Reconstructive vaginoplasty or vaginal rejuvenation are the terms commonly used to describe the surgical procedures performed for vaginal tightening.
It is also known as a designer vagina or virgin tightening surgery.
Here is detailed information about vaginal tightening treatment methods.
You can have an operation to tighten the vagina. The most effective method of vaginal tightening is surgical vaginoplasty.
Vaginal tightening surgery can be necessary for several reasons. Here is a summary of the indications of vaginoplasty:
Vaginoplasty may be performed for several reasons. Most commonly child birth, menopause and aging may contribute to vaginal laxity. The medical term used to describe the changes in the pelvic floor is pelvic relaxation. Pelvic muscles and supportive tissues may get weaker by aging.
In addition pregnancy and child birth may cause tears in the pelvic muscles and fascia leading to herniation of organs such as the bladder, intestines and rectum into the vagina. Some patients may be genetically more prone to such relaxation even at younger ages.
Thus reconstructive vaginoplasty is performed to reverse the changes caused by pelvic relaxation.
There are several causes of vaginal laxity:
In most cases, vaginoplasty is medically indicated because of herniations of bladder, rectum and intestines into the vagina causing functional disturbance. The problems that may be encountered in patients with pelvic relaxation can be summarized as:
Patients who are eligible for a reconstructive vaginoplasty can be summarized as:
Patients who are not good candidates for vaginoplasty can be summarised as:
There is no age limit for vaginoplasty. Reproductive age group patients may need vaginal tightening after increased intraabdominal pressure due to pregnancy and birth travma and postmenopausal patients may need it due to aging and lack of estrogen.
Vaginoplasty cost in Turkey is relatively reasonable when compared to other European countries. The price of the surgery depends on the hospital chosen, hospitalisation time, type of anesthesia and any additional procedures that may be necessary in combination with vaginoplasty. Vaginal rejuvenation laser cost is comparable to surgical vaginal rejuvenation cost.
After having an initial consultation, vaginal tightening surgery cost will be determined depending on the above factors.
Vaginoplasty procedure may be performed under sedation. Vaginoplasty is the procedure of tightening and narrowing the vagina by taking out some mucosal tissue, but more importantly by approximating and pulling of the levator ani muscles towards the midline.
It is completed with a perineoplasty, where the opening of the vagina is narrowed and the transverse perineal muscles are approximated in the midline. Absorbable sutures are used so that suture removal is not necessary.
If the patient has additional problems such as:
During vaginoplasty, loose vaginal mucosa is removed from the posterior vaginal wall (vaginal tissue adjacent to the rectum) with a triangular incision. If necessary, vaginal mucosal tissue may also be removed from the anterior vaginal wall (adjacent to the bladder).
Vaginoplasty is performed by obstetricians and gynecologists who are specialized in urogynecology, genital esthetic surgery and pelvic floor repair.
Vaginoplasty can be combined with other gynecological procedures according to patient’s needs such as:
The non surgical alternatives to vaginoplasty are not as effective as surgery. They may be preferred in patients who are not eligible for surgery or for patients with mild symptoms. They aim to increase pelvic muscle strength.
These can be summarised as:
In serious cases, the only option for vaginal reconstruction is surgery. Reconstruction of the pelvic floor and vagina can only be achieved with surgery in patients with severe pelvic muscle and fascia damage. Laser is not an effective alternative to surgery.
In contrast using such laser energy devices to treat “symptoms related to menopause, urinary incontinence, or sexual function” can cause “serious adverse events” emphasize the FDA. Of these adverse events, they name: vaginal burns, scarring, pain during sex, and recurring pain.
Benefits of vaginoplasty procedure can be summarised as:
Just like every other surgical procedure, vaginoplasty may have some complications such as:
Reconstructive vaginoplasty can be performed under general anesthesia or sedation combined with local anesthesia.
It can be performed as an outpatient procedure if adjunct surgery is not necessary, which means the patient can go home on the same day of surgery after having some rest at the clinic.
Vaginoplasty takes about 4-6 weeks to recover. It is important to have proper rest during the first post-operative week and patients need to stay away from heavy exercise and sexual intercourse for about 6 weeks after vaginal tightening surgery.
Some patients do not prefer to have surgery, they would rather have a non-invasive procedure such as Laser vaginal rejuvenation. For vaginal rejuvenation with laser, multiple sessions may be needed.
Laser is a form of energy and laser energy based devices have been designed for vaginal tightening and decreasing symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause and vulvovaginal atrophy. There are also radiofrequency energy based devices designed for vaginal rejuvenation.
When compared to surgical vaginal tightening, laser vaginoplasty has less pronounced effect in vaginal narrowing. Non surgical vaginal rejuvenation cost is not less than surgical vaginal rejuvenation since it is performed in multiple sessions. Laser has not been approved by FDA for vaginal tightening and it may have adverse effects such as vaginal burns, scarring, pain during sex, and recurring pain.
Vaginal tightening stick is also known as the virgin tightening stick, vaginal tightening machine or vaginal tightening wand.It is a device which can easily be bought online and is advertised as having an effect in vaginal rejuvenation.
It has no no effect in vaginal tightening or rejuvenation. In contast there is scientific data that vaginal chemical burns have happened after the use of these devices. Currently there is no vaginal tightening medicine or vaginal tightening pills available scientificly proven to be safe and effective. According to medical expert views, best vaginal tightening method is surgical vaginal tightening procedure.
Most private insurance companies do not cover cosmetic surgical procedures,but there may be exceptions to this, so you can only get reliable information by contacting your private insurance company.
Vaginal tightening surgery for international patients can be performed in one of our affiliated hospitalsor clinics in Antalya, Ankara or Istanbul. Patients who are interested in having a genital esthetic procedure by our team can contact us through e-mail or whatsapp for detailed information.
You can visit the 'Patient Testimonials' page on our website to read the reviews of patients who have been operated by Dr. Burcu Saygan Karamürsel.
She is one of the best vaginoplasty surgeons in Turkey, having operated hundreds of patients from all over the world. You can get in youch with us regarding vaginal tightening services and let Dr. Saygan Karamürsel assist you with professionalism and experience. After your consultation, your operation will be tailored according to your specific anatomy, because there is no one procedure that fits all patients.
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