Gaping vagina and enlarged clitoris - Is tightening an option? (photos)

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Hi there, I'm Sammy, 42 years old. As you can see I have a pretty loose vagina. I’ve always been pretty loose, but after childbirth (I have 1 son of 4) the gaping has worsened. Is tightening an option? Via laser or surgical operation? If so: would you advice me to combine such an operation together with a clitoral hood reduction (I consider that in case my clitoris would shrink now I've stopped using DHT-gel) Or is it better to do that separately ?

Cynthia McNally, MD · Answer

In regards to the enlarged clitoris (clitoromegaly), this is usually a sign of high testosterone levels. If you are not taking any testosterone, I would have labs drawn to make sure it is not abnormally high.
Regarding the gaping vagina, as a gynecologist with 25+ years experience, it looks normal to me when you are at rest.

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry! Yes, a Vaginoplasty procedure can be performed to increase vaginal tightness and Labiaplasty to reduce clitoral hood. Both procedures can be combined and done together in one surgery. We would love to meet with you in person! Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon like myself to help you reach your goals and create a surgical plan for you!

Gary J. Alter, MD · Answer

You definitely have clitoral enlargement. A clitoral hood reduction will not resolve your issue, but will make you worse if a clitoris reduction is not also done.  The clitoris will stick out more and be more obvious. A clitoropexy will not work, because your enlarged clitoris will pull out the sutures. Stopping the DHT gel will not make your clitoris change, so you need a clitoris reduction if you wish it smaller.

Very few surgeons perform a clitoris reduction, since it is technically challenging and is rarely taught. It is an intricate procedure, since the sensory nerves have to be carefully preserved.  I have done over 60 reductions without any loss of sensation or orgasmic ability. The clitoral reduction reduces the glans or head and also removes the erectile tissue in the shaft. After surgery, the clitoris will not stick out much or increase with arousal. The surgery is not very uncomfortable.  It takes up to 3 1/2 hours and includes clitoral hood reduction.

You vagina can also be surgically tightened at the same time.

Gary J. Alter, M.D.

Beverly Hills, CA - Manhattan, NY

Burcak Tok, MD · Answer

hi, it can be done surgically as a combination of vaginoplasty, labiaplasty and clitoral hoodoplasty and it will be a good option for you. Why were you using DHT gel? With these operations, the clitoris does not shrink, but by filling the tongue and lips, the clitoris can be made to appear smaller and remain inside.

Mark N. Scheinberg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question The gaping can be repaired with a perineorrhaphy but I suspect that the vaginal canal might need to be narrowed if it feels too wide inside.Yes a reverse V hoodoplasty to trim down excess hood can be done at the same time

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