What is Vaginoplasty Treatment All About?

What is a Vaginoplasty?

Vaginoplasty is a procedure to tighten the vagina and it is also known as colporrhaphy. In other words, this surgical procedure meant to tighten female pelvic floor muscles surrounding the vagina. The aim of this surgery is to provide woman better strength or control of these muscles, which can lead to greater satisfaction for both the female and male during intercourse. Nowadays, women are choosing to have the surgery for aesthetic reasons.

What is this treatment?

According to Gynecologists this surgery enables both sex men and women to improve the feelings of sensitivity or sexual response. This surgery enables to separate the muscles back together, thereby tightening the vagina in the process which has become loose due to vaginal or natural childbirth and or due to aging. The additional mucosa skin is removed from behind the vagina. This surgery is done to treat the growths such as cancer and abscesses. In this surgery, the surgeons can alter the size of the vaginal entry point and also bring about alterations to the vulva’s appearance.

How is the treatment done?

Before undergoing treatment, a full physical examination will be carried out by the doctor to check your health condition and a patient will be also given counseling regarding the possible risks and complications. The ideal candidate for the treatment will be asked to quit smoking in a month before the scheduled surgery date because smoking reduces oxygenation and it hampers the blood flow leading to a loss. The surgery cannot be performed at the time a woman is having her periods. It has to be scheduled in a way that it takes place at the end of the menstrual cycle. If the surgery is scheduled right after the end of periods then operated area will heal in time and will not cause discomfort during your next cycle.

What are the post-treatment guidelines?

The post-treatment guidelines are given to the candidate to speed up the process of healing. Under the guidelines, a patient is advised to not to lift heavy objects as it can put a strain on the site of surgery. It is advised to not take bath in the swimming pool or hot tub during the healing period. One can go back to normal activities including sexual intercourse activities after six weeks time. It is important to ensure the condition and medication that one must take by visiting the doctor after recovery period i.e. six weeks time.

How long does it take to recover?

The surgery duration lasts for about two hours and it takes about four to six weeks in its recovery for complete recovery. On the other hand, it also takes two hours to monitor for any adverse side effects. It has also seen that some patients resume their daily activities in weeks as well. So, people who are looking for this treatment must consult with an experienced surgeon who can guide you the best way of Vaginoplasty treatment, its guidelines as well as the time of recovery.

What is the price of the treatment in India?

In India, the cost of vaginal surgery varies depending upon the type of surgery as well as the city where it is decided to get operated. The price that goes around for this surgery is up to 1-2 lakhs.