The term “vaginoplasty” can refer either to the construction of a vagina on transgenders transitioning from male to female, or to a much simpler procedure aiming to repair the vagina of a woman after labor. This section will refer to the second procedure.
After multiple pregnancies or sometimes for no apparent reason, women can sometimes experience loosening of pelvic floor and vaginal muscles. This can lead to dysfunctions like incontinence, prolapse, or lack of sensitivity during sexual intercourse.
Vaginoplasty may be adapted for you if you have one of the following:
Two different methods can be used and are sometimes combined. A small incision is made by the vaginal opening, allowing to tighten the pelvic floor muscles. A fat cell autograft can also be performed under the vaginal lining, which can be combined with an incontinence treatment either by strips or fat cell autograft.
The operation is conducted under general anesthesia and lasts an hour and a half. It is performed by both the plastic surgeon and the gynecologist working together. The patient then spends the night at the clinic to ensure better surveillance and comfort.
Any pain can easily be relieved with regular painkillers but it is advised to plan for a week of rest. You will have to wait a month to resume physical or sexual activity.
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