Vaginoplasty

Vaginoplasty is a surgical procedure, which corrects the defects, and deformities of the vaginal canal and vulvo-vaginal structures that may be absent or damaged due to a congenital disease (e.g. vaginal atresia) or an acquired cause (e.g. physical trauma, childbirth, cancer). After multiple childbirths, the vaginal muscles tend to weaken even after exercise (Kegel). Both the patient and their sexual partner might not find sexual activities as satisfying. Vaginoplasty tones the vaginal muscles and decreases the diameter of the vagina, resulting in greater contraction strength, control, and increased sensation during intercourse. Vaginal canal tightening is also common procedure designed to rejuvenate the vagina. Patients often request a "prettier" vagina. 

The risks of the procedure include infection, bleeding, scarring, nerve or vessel damage, pain, irritation with intercourse, and sensation changes. Labiaplasty and Vaginoplasty can be combined for complete rejuvenation.

Procedure Description

• Procedure may be performed under local, conscious sedation
• Tightening of the vaginal wall
• Decreasing the diameter of the vagina
• Incision site is closed with sutures
• The procedure might take from 1-2 hours

Recovery

• Patient is given antibiotics (topical and oral)
• Patient might use a sanitary pad for comfort
• Patient is instructed how to clean the surgical wound site- sitz bath are used for optimal hygiene of the vulva
• Labia can often swell after the procedure
• Patient is instructed to abstain from vaginal intercourse for 6 weeks
• Numbness might occur and last for months
• Patient should avoid using tampons

Please Call or Email Vicky with any questions