Vaginoplasty, vagina lift
General Description of Vaginoplasty:
Medical vaginoplasty, also known as a vaginal lift, is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure aimed at rejuvenating and tightening the vagina. It improves comfort and sexual intercourse after pregnancies or in response to aging of the vaginal area and perineum.
Vaginoplasty treats vaginal or postpartum gaping and dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse). Vaginal lift is a common intimate plastic surgery procedure for women experiencing vaginal loosening.
This procedure improves sexual function and pleasure by increasing the sensation of friction and fullness. It also improves the appearance of the vaginal opening and may reduce urinary incontinence.
In the event of genital prolapse, surgical intervention may be offered.
Women may consider hymenoplasty for
Vaginoplasty is a surgical procedure that aims to reconstruct or tighten the vagina. It can be carried out for various reasons, such as:
Vaginal Tightening: To correct vaginal looseness caused by childbirth or aging, which can improve sexual function and comfort.
Reconstruction after injury or illness: To repair damage caused by trauma, previous surgery or illnesses.
Sex Reassignment Surgery: For transgender women, this is part of sex reassignment surgery, creating a neovagina from penile and scrotal tissue.
Treatment of certain medical conditions: Such as vaginal gaping or pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia).
Vaginoplasty can also improve the appearance of the vaginal opening and, in some cases, reduce urinary incontinence. The post-operative recovery period requires several weeks, with specific instructions to follow to ensure adequate healing and minimize the risk of complications.
For various reasons, including:
Cultural or religious reasons: In some cultures or religions, virginity before marriage is highly valued, and hymenoplasty is seen as a way to restore this perceived virginity.
Social or family pressure: Some women may experience social or family pressure to present an intact hymenal membrane when they marry.
Traumatic experience: A woman may choose hymenoplasty after experiencing sexual assault or to overcome past trauma related to losing her virginity.
Personal desire: For some women, hymenoplasty may be a personal decision aimed at restoring a certain sense of modesty or physical integrity.
Reconstruction after childbirth or injury: In some cases, hymenoplasty may be performed to reconstruct the hymen after childbirth or accidental injury.
Vaginal surgery is suitable for a variety of women, depending on their specific needs and goals. Here are the main categories of candidates:
Women who have undergone multiple births: Those who experience vaginal looseness after multiple births may seek to tighten the vagina to improve their comfort and sexual satisfaction.
Women with vaginal gaping: Those who have a vaginal gap, whether postpartum or caused by other factors, may benefit from surgery to reduce this excessive opening.
Women with pain during sex (dyspareunia): Surgery can help treat pain during sex by tightening vaginal muscles and correcting other anatomical abnormalities.
Women with birth defects or vaginal damage: Those with birth defects or damage from trauma or previous surgeries may seek surgery for reconstruction.
Women wishing to improve the appearance of their vaginal area: Those wishing to restore or improve the appearance of the vaginal opening and perineal area may consider this procedure.
Women with urinary incontinence: Some women may benefit from reduced urinary incontinence symptoms through vaginal surgery.
Transgender women: Those who desire gender reassignment can have vaginoplasty to create a neovagina.
Women going through menopause: Postmenopausal women who are experiencing changes in their vaginal area due to aging may find this surgery beneficial in improving their comfort and sexual function.
The decision to undergo vaginal surgery should be made in consultation with a qualified surgeon, who can assess individual needs and expected results.
Vaginal surgery is suitable for a variety of women, depending on their specific needs and goals. Here are the main categories of candidates:
Women who have undergone multiple births: Those who experience vaginal looseness after multiple births may seek to tighten the vagina to improve their comfort and sexual satisfaction.
Women with vaginal gaping: Those who have a vaginal gap, whether postpartum or caused by other factors, may benefit from surgery to reduce this excessive opening.
Women with pain during sex (dyspareunia): Surgery can help treat pain during sex by tightening vaginal muscles and correcting other anatomical abnormalities.
Women with birth defects or vaginal damage: Those with birth defects or damage from trauma or previous surgeries may seek surgery for reconstruction.
Women wishing to improve the appearance of their vaginal area: Those wishing to restore or improve the appearance of the vaginal opening and perineal area may consider this procedure.
Women with urinary incontinence: Some women may benefit from reduced urinary incontinence symptoms through vaginal surgery.
Transgender women: Those who desire gender reassignment can have vaginoplasty to create a neovagina.
Women going through menopause: Postmenopausal women who are experiencing changes in their vaginal area due to aging may find this surgery beneficial in improving their comfort and sexual function.
The decision to undergo vaginal surgery should be made in consultation with a qualified surgeon, who can assess individual needs and expected results.
In Practice
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Procedure
Restore the anatomy of the hymen by suture or vaginoplasty.
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Anesthesia
Local with sedation or general
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Operating time
1 hour
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Durée de l’hospitalisation
En ambulatoire
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Length of overall stay
4 days
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Convalescence
4 days