Cosmetic Vaginal Surgery?
Hmmm....This is a somewhat popular and edgy topic to speak about, lately, espeically with cosmetic vaginal procedures being spotlighted on some cable TV shows.
Cosmetic vaginal surgery is know by many names:
Vaginal Rejuvination
Vaginoplasty
“Designer Vagina”
“Down Under Makeover”
Vaginal Tightening
“Revirgination”
There are a lot of reasons someone may opt for this type of surgery. Actually, cosmetic vaginal surgery can be broken down into two main categories:
Vaginal tightening or vaginoplasty and labial reduction or labiaplasty.
Labiaplasty has slowly grown in popularity over the past decade. Women with long, fatty or hanging vaginal lips are candidates for labiaplasty. Essentially, the size of the labia are reduced to a narrow or slimmer size, depending on anatomy and patient desire. Some women have always had very noticeable labia, whereas others develop the problem after having children, or as they get older. Large labia can interfere and cause pain with sex, and can be uncomfortable with tight-fitting clothes. Labiaplasty is a form of vaginal rejuvenation. It can restore confidence as well as enhance sexual pleasure in some women.
Vaginplasty, ('vaginal tightening") is another female cosmetic surgery procedure that has risen in popularity as well. It involves tightening the vaginal muscles, and can be done in conjunction with labiaplasty. Women who have gone through multiple childbirths are often the best candidates for this procedure. Some women complain of a looseness of the vagina, with loss of sensation during sex, and decreased pleasure. Pelvic floor exercises, such as Kegels, do not address the sensation of a wide or loose vagina. Surgery for cystocele and rectocele (dropped bladder and dropped rectum) often include vaginal tightening, but vaginal tightening can be done on its own. The degree of tightness is improtant to quantify pre-op and can be done with dilators.
Patient expectations are important to gauge, and like any cosmetic surgery, can improve self-image, but it must be done for the right reasons.
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Hi my name is Diana and I am interested in vaginplasty.I looking for a good Dr. do you know what Dr. performs the procedure. Please help.
June 2, 2009 - 8:34pmThis Comment
Where do you live?
August 7, 2009 - 6:14amPhoenix,Az
August 7, 2009 - 8:43pmVaginoplasty is tightening of the vagina. If this is something that is bothersome and you experience other problems of pelvic floor laxity then a simple appointment to discuss it could answer many questions. -Dr. K
August 8, 2009 - 6:03pmwhere can i find Dr.K?
August 10, 2009 - 8:02pmWell this post was news to me! I obviously don't watch Cable TV in Australia 'downunder'. :)
As a "Women who have gone through multiple childbirths", I think the whole concept of vaginal surgery to enhance appearance is ridiculous.
August 10, 2009 - 9:03pm