Listen to this article What is Vaginoplasty?
Vaginoplasty is a procedure that is performed to repair vagina. It helps treatment of various medical problems, including but not limited to vaginal enlargement secondary to childbirth and complications of pelvic floor disease.
How is vaginoplasty performed?
Details of procedure vary depending on your targets and medical needs. Vagina is reconstructed using various surgical techniques.
What are indications of vaginoplasty?
- People who want to eliminate enlargements due to childbirth and trauma-related damage to improve sexual function.
- Vaginal reconstruction following vaginal radiotherapy or excision to treat cancer or other conditions.
- Congenital abnormalities that affects development of vagina.
How does vaginoplasty differ from other vaginal surgeries?
Vaginoplasty is a surgical procedure that improves appearance and/or function of vagina.
Other vaginal procedures are as follows:
- Labia surgery that reduces labia or eliminates asymmetry, and
- Vulvoplasty that recontours vagina.
What should be expected before vaginoplasty?
Your doctor will make physical examination in order to decide if you are a good candidate for this surgery. You will be asked your medical history and overall health in the physical examination.
Your doctor will inform you about risks and benefits of the surgery as well as postoperative care needs. Compliance to advices of your doctor will minimize risk of complications.
What is content of vaginoplasty performed in women with postpartum deformation?
In surgeries performed to correct postpartum (after childbirth) deformations,
- Excess skin is removed.
- Deformed anatomic lines are repaired.
- Vaginal canal is tightened.
What is content of vaginoplasty performed to repair congenital defects?
- A functional vagina can be reconstructed.
- Excess tissues or abnormal structures are removed.
- The structures that cause accumulation of blood in vagina during menstrual cycles are repaired.
Risks / Benefits
Potential risks of vaginoplasty
- Dyspareunia (painful intercourse) and
- Numbness or sensorial deficit (usually temporary)
.On the other hand, postoperative benefit is
- Boosted sexual satisfaction and self-confidence.
Hoe about healing after vaginoplasty?
Healing or recovery may take several weeks to several months depending on extent of surgery. Your doctor and healthcare team will inform you in detail about care after vaginoplasty.
How are follow-up visits planned after vaginoplasty?
Your healing will be quicker and complication risks will be minimized if you continue communication with your doctor after surgery and you present for your follow-up visits regularly.
