What is Vaginoplasty?
At Rejuve Aesthetic Surgery in Tampa, FL, Dr. Brandon-Dzung Mang proudly offers vaginoplasty to help improve weak vaginal muscles and reduce the vaginal opening. Vaginoplasty or surgical vaginal rejuvenation tightens and strengthens the walls of the vagina, which sometimes become lax because of genetics, age, childbirth, or significant weight loss. If you feel uncomfortable with the appearance of your vagina or you experience vaginal pain, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mang for more information about vaginoplasty.
What are the Benefits of Vaginoplasty?
For our Tampa, FL patients who are interested in vaginoplasties, we are happy to share a number of benefits with them, including:
- Increased sexual satisfaction and desire
- Greater confidence in your body even after life changes
- Treatment that is easy to adjust to your specific concerns and goals
- Ability to reduce urinary incontinence
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Is Vaginoplasty For You?
During a consultation, Dr. Mang will help determine if you are a good candidate for vaginoplasty. To create your custom treatment plan, we will discuss your medical history, age, and personal goals. You may benefit from a vaginoplasty if you:
- Want to increase your sexual satisfaction
- Hope to enhance your self-confidence and sexuality
- Avoid wearing tight or revealing clothing, like bathing suits
- Experience pain or soreness during sex or other activities
- Fear that your vaginal structure did not recover after childbirth
- Feel you may have a larger than normal vaginal opening
- Suffer from vaginal laxity
- Want to have an episiotomy repaired
How is A Vaginoplasty Performed?
Vaginoplasty removes the loose vaginal lining and strengthens the soft tissues and muscles. In our AAAHC-accredited surgical suite, we start your appointment by administering general anesthesia. Next, Dr. Mang places incisions near the vagina and gently tightens the muscle tissue underneath the skin. We also reduce the size of your vaginal opening by removing some of the vaginal lining (mucosa). If you combine vaginoplasty with labiaplasty, Dr. Mang will begin that procedure right after your vaginoplasty. After completing the procedure, Dr. Mang carefully sutures the incisions for optimal results and minimal scarring.
What to Expect After A Vaginoplasty
Following your surgery, you will experience some pain and tenderness. Additionally, you will have some bruising and swelling after your vaginoplasty. Dr. Mang recommends avoiding sexual intercourse, tampon use, or strenuous activities for about 4 – 6 weeks. Typically, you can return to work in about a week. Your final results take around three months to appear. After healing from the procedure, your vagina will look and feel rejuvenated. With tighter vaginal muscles, patients have reported heightened sensitivity and increased friction during sexual intercourse.
Vaginoplasty FAQ
Can you have children after a vaginoplasty?
Yes, you can. However, Dr. Mang recommends waiting until you are finished having children as childbirth can stretch the vaginal canal, undoing the results of the vaginoplasty and possibly resulting in the need for a second procedure.
Does a vaginoplasty tighten the vagina?
Yes, it does. One of the main targeted outcomes of a vaginoplasty is to reduce the vaginal opening and tighten the vaginal walls for a tighter feel. Many women report more friction and greater sexual satisfaction after their vaginoplasty.
Does insurance cover vaginoplasty?
Since most insurers consider vaginoplasty an elective procedure, it typically isn’t covered by insurance. However, Rejuve Aesthetic Surgery wants to ensure that their patients can get the quality care they deserve and offers various financing options for your vaginoplasty procedure.
Does a vaginoplasty improve the appearance of the vagina?
A vaginoplasty can help to reduce the opening of the vagina, but patients whose primary concerns involve the outer appearance of the vagina - including loose or hanging labia - may be better suited to labiaplasty surgery.
Is there a nonsurgical alternative to vaginoplasty?
For women who may not be ready, willing, or able to undergo invasive surgery or general anesthesia, Dr. Mang may recommend laser vaginal rejuvenation to help address vaginal laxity and other concerns without going under the knife.
How soon can I have sex after vaginoplasty surgery?
Each patient's recovery and healing process can vary, and Dr. Mang will discuss comprehensive aftercare guidelines with you prior to discharge. On average, patients are typically encouraged to wait about 4-6 weeks before resuming sexual intercourse, tampon use, and other activities that involve inserting something into the vagina.
Release Your Inner Diva
If you feel embarrassed about the feel or look of your vagina, vaginoplasty can help tighten the vaginal canal and reduce the vaginal opening. At Rejuve Aesthetic Surgery, Dr. Mang looks forward to helping you live more comfortably. During your consultation, you will receive a tailored treatment plan and information about the costs of vaginoplasty. To help you select an experienced plastic surgeon, like Dr. Mang, over the cost, we offer financing options and different payment methods. Please call our Tampa, FL office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mang and learn more about vaginoplasty.