Who is a good candidate for vaginoplasty?

Thank you for your question. If you’ve became aware of reduced feeling/excited feeling during sex, or have a (constant/not going away) feeling of internal looseness, you may be a candidate for vaginoplasty. Vaginoplasty can tighten the internal muscles of the vagina or the vaginal opening itself to decrease the visibility of sticking out tissue or an “open” appearance. Women with change in their bowel or (urine storage sac) habits ((poop-related) keeping/holding onto/remembering or stress urinary (inability to hold in urine and/or feces) or leaking) should discuss this with their urogynecologist first as this may require reconstructive procedures. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certifiedPlastic surgeonHoffman EstatesBarringtonOakbrookChicago

Vaginal rejuvenation/tightening (a.k.a. vaginoplasty) is performed to reconstruct (more or less tighten) the vaginal vault most commonly following natural vaginal childbirth, especially if an episiotomy was performed and hastily repaired. Again, like most other surgery, the experience of and “attention to detail” (a.k.a. compulsiveness) by the surgeon is the most important element to achieving a good result. Although there is some merit to Kegal exercises, many patients with laxity after natural vaginal birth fail to obtain sufficient tightening. For these patients, vaginoplasty, tightening of the vaginal vault muscles from the introits (opening) up to the cervix is typically the best solution. The procedure is commonly done on an outpatient basis in about an hour under either deep intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. Recovery is gradual but probably the worst for the first 4-5 days until swelling starts to reside then patients feel better each day thereafter. Sexual activity is usually refrained for about 6 weeks. In a study I was involved in back in 2009, 87% of vaginoplasty patients were satisfied with their results and had an improved sexual experience post-operatively. Typical (all inclusive) fee at my office/surgery center is $8500. Glad to help.

Thank you for your question. In most cases, the best candidate is a patient who has finished child bearing and complaining of a "loose" sensation during sexual intercourse. Be sure you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon, good luck!

That's a good question and I've gotten many times before. A vaginoplasty is for women who are unsatisfied with the tightness of the vagina. There is often increased laxity with age and after child birth. A vaginoplasty will tighten the vaginal canal and can increase friction resulting in greater pleasure for both partners. Best of luck!

Good Candidates for a Labiaplasty procedure are women who are concerned about the appearance of their labia or experience discomfort due to exceptionally large or long labia of either the inner our outer lips. Labia unevenness can result in discomfort with intimate contact, chronic rubbing, as well as psychological discomfort, which leads to the inability to wear certain types of tight clothing. Most women live with these symptoms, and actually are not even aware that a certain surgical procedure exists to help to correct this problem and restore their femininity.Candidates of Vaginal Rejuvenation or Vaginoplasty surgery are women who desire a more youthful appearance and function of the vulvas and vaginal area. For some women, the effects of childbirth, aging, trauma, and/or genetics, causes their vaginal tissue and muscles to become stretched, which results in loss of strength and tone in the vaginal area. This can lead to unsatisfying intimate contact and discomfort.These surgeries are best performed by carefully selected Plastic Surgeons or Gynecologists. As this is not a very common procedure it is important that you choose a specialist who has significant experience in these procedures