Melvin Ashford, MD

Writing this because I owe it to Dr. Ashford. This isn't some marketing material review. I am truly appt with my results! I had a trim labiaplasty and CHR, and Dr. Ashford cleaned my perineal area up at his best judgement during my procedure. I am almost fully healed within 5 weeks and am already very happy with the results.

Dr. Ashford ales time to really hear out all of his patients. Most days he will be running behind to your appointment -- but that is because he will give as much needed attention to EACH patient to make sure they're comfortable, taken care of, and acknowledged.

The day of my surgery I was freaked out. I did conscious sedation in office. All the nurses were reassuring, the anesthesiologist was a hoot and Dr. Ashford had his usual calming demeanor which was very comforting. The 24hr hotline came in handy after surgery (I had to up my pain killer dose & called many times at 3 am). If I had any questions the nurse line always got back to me at the end of the day (they usually take a voicemail immediately).

If you're considering Dr. Ashford I 100% recommend. I truly trust his judgement.

I was very pleased with my experience with Dr. Ashford and his staff. I came in with a lot of concerns and questions and Dr. Ashford thoroughly went over all of my options. one of the many things I had done was a pelvic prolapse surgery which recovered quickly and easily. I also had the Thermiva laser treatment but was a bit skeptical at first if it was really going to help or make a difference. It was clear to me after the second procedure that it was making a huge difference in my sex life. I could go on about the positive experience with him.

I’m 31 with 3 kids. All were delivered via c-section but pregnancy affects your vagina, not just the birth. I’m petite and carried very low too. I started pelvic floor therapy last summer after an initial consultation for a vaginoplasty/labiaplasty. I was frustrated with feeling loose during sex and having the urge to pee all the time. I also hate the look of my vagina and my long labia causes discomfort. I was having pain with sex for many years, and figured that was from my surgeries. Men have commented that it’s difficult to get me to orgasm. I tried to do kegels but I couldn’t hold them for more than one second. Dr Ashford said that tells him my muscles are very weak, and told me about urostim which is covered by insurance. So I decided to try that first. Well, after urostim therapy I can hold my kegels for 10+ seconds and do many reps of those! Sex and orgasms have improved tremendously! But I still feel like I should be tighter on the inside and outside. I decided to try the non-surgical options first especially because recovery from surgery would be difficult with 3 young children at home. Also this is cheaper, and he gave me a deal to basically do both for the price of one. I just had my very first session yesterday! I have 2 more sessions scheduled, each a month apart. I’m so excited for the results!! I took a before/after picture yesterday and I can’t wait to have sex and see if I notice an improvement! He said i won’t see much difference until the 2nd treatment but I’m hopeful it will be sooner than that!

Dr. Ashford is an exceptional doctor with an excellent bedside manner. As a female looking for vaginal rejuvenation after three pregnancies, the thought of being examined by any doctor made me anxious. However, Dr. Ashford has such a calm & caring bedside manner that he quickly put my worries at ease, and I was able to open up with all my concerns with his genuine interest in my overall health. I first learned about Dr. Ashford when I researched the top Minnesota surgeons and his name was among them. I live 2 1/2 hours away from his office, but the drive is well worth his expertise and the friendliness of his staff is second to none. I admire how Dr. Ashford truly listens and remains an active partner throughout the entire process. He even called me at home the day after my procedure to personally check up on me and my comfort level. I am incredibly happy with my overall results & my confidence in myself has grown as well. There is no doubt in my mind that this procedure is worth it!!! As a result of Dr. Ashford taking the necessary time to ensure my needs, concerns, and questions were fully met prior to my procedures, I had an incredibly positive experience from the start to the very end. Thank you, Dr. Ashford, for using your talents to improve the lives of others!!! You are exceptional!!!

I'd give zero stars if I could. I went to Dr. Ashford for a labia majora and labia minora plasty, to reduce both. He was confident he could give me the results I wanted. The surgery seemed to go okay but as I began to heal, I was immediately not happy with results. He reduced the labia minora but the labia majora (outer labia) looked exactly the same. At the follow up, I told him I wasn't happy with the results and he told me that he only did a partial majora plasty instead of the full majora plasty, despite the fact that I payed for the full. When I tried to explain my concerns including excess skin and a wrinkly appearance (which is what he was supposed to correct during surgery), he literally told me, "it looks like the skin of a 40 or 50 year old who's been sun bathing naked for 20 years." So not only did I not receive the results or even the procedure that I paid for, but he also insulted me. Then he told me to get the results I wanted, I'd have to pay another $3000. I felt completely robbed and have never had lower self esteem. I would never recommend him to anyone under any circumstance.

Total loss of feeling. Unfortunately I am one of the people that serious nerve damage from this surgery also the surgery wasnt done properly and Have had to see other doctors that have said he should have never performed this surgery on me so soon after having a baby and while breastfeeding which he knew. I can no longer feel what I used to and then dismissed by the doctor. There was no tightness either . This has seriously ruined the one thing enjoyable in my life and Im out of 4000 dollars

Updated on 1 Oct 2020:
Imagine being in your 20s and being numb in your vagina and no longer able to feel the pleasure of sex cant feel pain all because a provider decided to talk you into unessarysurgery that changed your life so negatively with zero benefits. Numb!! for over 8 months now. The emotional pain shame and embarrassment and betrayal this has caused is excessive. Perinoplasty vaginoplasty is not worth it and providers thinking every vagina is the same is just not right I was naive and trusted this doctor. Please save your self its not worth never feeling like a normal woman again.

Updated on 11 Nov 2020:
Still no sensation. On Jan 28 it will be 1 year since the biggest regret of my life. I greatly miss the wonderful sensation I had prior to this surgery. Praying for a miracle! Ladies if your pressured into getting a vaginoplasty by a urogynecologist 5 weeks after having a baby and he has it scheduled under 6 months after having a baby that is a major red flag. As a female urogynecologist said it can take up to a year to go back after having a couple kids. Why I trusted the surgeon I dont know. But I Am very saddened at what happened to me and not being to feel normal pleasure like a normal human anymore.

Updated on 8 Dec 2020:
This surgery basically ruined my confidence and life. and All I do is cry and look for ways to heal the nerves so I can feel sensation the way I did prior to surgery :( if anyone wants to pray for me.

Updated on 15 Mar 2022:
It's been 2 years and 2 months and I've never been the same again. It ruined my relationship my womanhood my self esteem and of course my pleasure. I hold out for a miracle everyday. His clinic has tried to have me come back but I've already seen experts and nothing can be done to fix such catastrophic internal damage.

Updated on 18 Apr 2022:
I see he insulted another lady on here he did that to me too 4 weeks post partum then preyed on my emotional state and said the surgery had to be done and took my payment after telling me how nothing can fix this but surgery. My sex life and life in general between then 6 weeks post partum and 4 months post partum was great no complaints my man fit perfect.
After the surgery I could no longer feel. No matter how "loose" as he called me I never had an issue with being able to feel or have pleasure. It's been over 2 years I never got that sensitivity or pleasure back. He tried to say that I already had that problem and no I did not! He is not me so he doesn't and didn't know what I felt. and tried to say 6 fingers could fit in me bf could never do that. and then expected me to come back for a bladder stress test which I never had bladder issues. He actually ruined everything for me. May he reap what he sows.

I rarely write reviews, if ever, but this had to be said. I have been searching for an OBGYN for the past 10 years. I knew something in my body was "off" yet I could not find a doctor that could help me. I stumbled upon Dr. Ashford by fate and it has been the best thing that has happened to me. Dr. Ashford is thourough, he listens to what you are experiencing. He does not just look at one part of you, he looks at your body in its entirety; from my experience that is a rare thing in todays (western) world of medicine.

Dr. Ashford has taken (and continues) to invest the time to learn about my individual needs according to the way my body operates; I can honestly say that he is the first OBGYN (out of many) to accomplish that. I am just an ordinary woman with what seemed to be an unsolvable issue. Dr. Ashford took the time to get to source of my problems (which seemed HUGE to me) diagnosed me, and has actually brought me back to myself. I feel comfortable in my skin once again, and he did that, all while making me feel normal. I have yet to find another doctorlike him. I am so grateful.

Procedure is scheduled Saturday, November 17th, 2018. I want to share my entire process. First of all, it's very important to go to more than one consult and research and read up reviews on the Doctor. I went to two and chose to go with Dr. Melvin Ashford at Minnesota Women's Care Clinic. Not only is he doing the lipo but he also provided me with 3 sessions of ultrashape along with it. I will be having a pre-op before the procedure and will share details about that when the time comes. So far, I have attached at home before pictures.
Updated on 22 Dec 2018:
I began a review a few months ago, however I think that may have deleted it because I haven' had the procedure done yet, and didn't update. Spsh... life gets in the way. Anyways, I am scheduled to have the procedure done in 3 weeks. I will be getting smart lipo on my upper and lower abdomen, along with my flanks and lower back. After that I will be doing a few sessions of ultra shape. I will continue to update as the process goes on. Next step will be the pre-op.



Updated on 23 Dec 2018:
Just wanted to add a before video. Ignore the self hate. Anyways there is a 200 word count minimum so just ignore this all this. This website really needs to be organized better tbh. Lol. Sjsjjsjdjdjdjejebrvxufkbtgshan dvr

Updated on 5 Jan 2019:
I went to my Pre-op. They took pictures and measurements, blood work, gave me prescription and instructions. Also, I had to purchase a compression garment for $110. They said people normally purchase two, but fts cuz I'd only need it for 2 weeks. So yea if it gets dirty oh well lol. Anyways, I have to stop all vitamins, supplements, and consuming alcohol today. The night before I'll eat, take my first antibiotic pill, and then I have to a shower and wash with hiblicens soap (which they didnt give me, and wouldve had to buy, but I had some already). Then in the morning I'll have a light breakfast, take my a 2nd pill of the antibiotic, take another shower and wash with the hiblicens again, however after I can't put on any makeup or creams (my skin going to be dry af!)
I'm having my friend drop me off and once I get there I have to take the antianxiety, anti nausea, and pain medication. I'm not getting put under. Its local anesthetic they are using only. I can wear a bra and underwear for the procedure, but it'll be ones that I'm willing to get all gross. They said the procedure will take like 3hrs or so and they will call my friend to pick me up like 30 minutes before I'm done. Then my friend has to stay with me for 24 hours after the procedure.
After that I will go back for post-op visits.

Updated on 12 Jan 2019:
Not post op pics until Monday the 14th though because I am.advised to wear this compression garment until then. Wnsbdjen edjnde jund dnwndnd dndndnndjdjdjxjdjksnejfjckdlxjndndjdnshdkcksjhcisnehfidndjkcndjckdndjlsoaidj

Updated on 14 Jan 2019:
Went in and had my wounds looked at today. I'm going to apply bacitracin to them until they scab over then he's going to give me an anti-scaring cream for me to apply.
-I was still in pain today whenever I made large movements like getting in and out of bed or my car. I do plan to take some vicodin before I go to bed for hopefully this will be the first night I actually sleep through the night without waking up in pain.
- For how swollen I am I think I look amazing.
-I will be starting the ultrashape sessions 4 week post OP.
But yea yesterday I walked for 30 min on the treadmill and today for an hour. I so can not wait to really get to working out so I can really get these results popping. In the meanwhile I've been drinking at least 10 cups of water a day, taking a bunch of healing vitamins, and eating healthy.
-Anyways, it was dark when taking these photos. I'll try to get some better ones on Saturday, which will be 1 week post.

Updated on 26 Jan 2019:
Eh... so far it's not as dramatic as I'd like it to be. Yea it's been only 2 weeks, but still its discouraging. Lol. I'm so impatient I know. Plus being on my period probably doesnt help. Lol. Anyways I'll post again in 2 weeks which is when I will start the sessions of the Ultrashape also. That too tho takes awhile to yield results. So hoping to be popping by this summer tho.

Updated on 24 Feb 2019:
-10% for the wounds -10% still healing
So far I'm really liking my results. People are noticing and saying how tiny I look. What I love most, however, is that the fat on my belly no longer jiggles. I can workout/dance and feel no pain from my belly bouncing up and down and it isnt distracting when looking at. I'm really really happy. The wounds though arent attractive. I've been wearing the scar away sheets to help heal them better. But yea here is a updated video.

Updated on 13 Apr 2019:
So far I'm 3 months and 1 week post up. Along with the smart lipo I've completed 3 sessions of ultrashape and 1 session of velashape I have 2 more left. I'm still satisfied with my results. Worth $5595, but no more than that. I itll get much flatter as time goes on which is should.

Updated on 14 Apr 2019:
Left photo is before the surgery, January 2019, and the Right photo is now, which is 3 months and a week post op. I still hope it gets flatter. So far I am at like an 85% out of 100% satisfaction. I am sure it will keep getting better