I’m 25 and have gotten laser hair removal in the vaginal area. I’m done with 5-6 sittings and still left with 2-3. But from the past 3-4 sittings I’ve been experiencing vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse. This usually never happened before and there is no other lifestyle change. I’m getting it done from a very well reputed dermatologist so I don’t understand what’s going wrong. Please help, it has really affected my mental health.
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Answer: This might be unrelated to the laser hair removal
Vaginal rejuvenation can address a variety of concerns, including feelings of looseness or decreased muscle tone, through either surgical or non-surgical procedures. Here's what you should know:
Surgical Options:
Vaginoplasty: This procedure tightens the vaginal canal by repairing and...
It is hard to say for sure based just on the picture, but this could be lichen sclerosus (LS), especially if it is itchy. This is not caused by the laser but can spontaneously occur. It is best diagnosed with a biopsy and very treatable. Vulvar biopsies can be quick and fairly painless with a...
In case of complications after vaginoplasty, if the stitches are damaged along with the hamatoma accumulated inside, it may be necessary to re-stitch. However, most of the time there is no problem with the stitches and the hematoma regresses on its own. and then there is a normal post-operative...
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