Aesthetic Vaginal Surgery (Vaginoplasty and Labiaplasty)
Childbirth, age, extreme weight loss, can cause relaxation of the muscles and tissues in the area of the vulva, causing the concernedto feel uncomfortable with the appearance of the genital organ, which creates uncertainty and clearly hampers smooth sexual life.
What are Vaginoplasty & Labiaplasty?
This surgery involves the increase or decrease of the vulva lips (internal and external labia) and if necessary, the reduction of vaginal range.
What is the preoperative process?
Labia and vaginal plastic surgeryis an operation which is analyzed in detail between doctor and patient. Each woman is treated as a special case, because she is. The doctor will study the anatomy of the external genitalia and inform you about the surgical reconstruction method for the problem.
The surgery is performed 10 days before or a week after the menstruation. It is necessary and essential to stop smoking and taking anticoagulants for at least 10 days before and 10 days after surgery.
How is the surgery done?
The surplus tissue is removed and renewed by using a laser machine. Then, with absorbable sutures (not removed) is stapled to achieve skin convergence. The duration of the surgery is approximately 2 hours and is performed under local anesthesia. The scar created is invisible and minimum pain may occur for the next two days, treated with simple painkillers.
How long is the recovery?
Recovery takes about 4 days. The stay in hospital is for some hours. The doctor will give you instructions for the hygiene of the area and for sexual abstinence lasting about three weeks. In 4 days you can return to work. The doctor, who knows the anatomy and function of the reproductive organs, can reduce the recovery time and with correct postoperative monitoring and consistency in the instructions given, your life returns to a perfectly normal rhythm quickly and safely. Sex is allowed after three weeks.
