Plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva

During the procedure, actions are performed that help restore the structure of the skin and soft tissue of the intimate area, which can change due to the natural aging process, after childbirth or due to injury.

Plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva is one of the increasingly popular procedures of aesthetic surgery of the intimate area.

One of the most common reasons why women decide to have plastic surgery on the vagina and vulva is aesthetic. Dissatisfaction with the appearance of the intimate area can cause discomfort and lack of self-confidence.

There are also medical reasons for plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva. For example, women who suffer from large or asymmetrical lips may experience discomfort when performing daily activities or during sexual intercourse.

In such cases, plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva can help reduce discomfort and improve quality of life.

The benefits of vaginal and vulvar plastic surgery may be different for every woman, but they include improved self-confidence, greater comfort, and satisfaction with sex life.

Getting rid of physical discomfort can also improve overall physical and mental health.

Most studies on patient satisfaction and sexual function after plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva confirm positive results of the procedure.

The overall satisfaction of patients with the result of aesthetic procedures of the intimate area is in the range of 90 to 95%, and sexual satisfaction over 80-85%.

Aesthetic correction of the intimate area is a personal decision of every woman. Procedures such as vaginoplasty and perineoplasty can be a useful tool in improving the quality of life and self-confidence and eliminating functional disorders.

Before deciding on plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva, it is necessary to consult a professional plastic surgeon. During the consultation, you will receive all the information about steps of the procedure, possible outcomes and potential risks.

Aesthetic procedures of the intimate area include various procedures that aim to improve the appearance of the intimate area and reduce discomfort during sexual intercourse.

Procedures may include labiaplasty (correction of the labia minora), monsplasty (reduction of the venus mount), vaginoplasty , and perineoplasty.

Vaginoplasty is a surgical procedure that reconstructs the wall of the vagina or the muscles that surround it.

The extent of the procedure depends on the severity of the changes in the vaginal tissue, i.e. whether it is exclusively an aesthetic correction or whether functional problems are also present.

After childbirth, vaginal sagging can occur as a result of stretching tissues and muscle separation, and the resulting lack of tone can contribute to sexual dysfunction.

During vaginoplasty, reconstruction of the muscle tissue of the vagina can be done, which achieves a permanent result and long-term better sexual intercourse. After the procedure, the vaginal wall is stronger, more resistant and less relaxed.

Perineoplasty is a surgical procedure to reconstruct the perineum. The goal of perineoplasty is to achieve a normal appearance of the area and restore its function.

The perineum or perineum is the part of a woman’s external genitalia that is located between the entrance of the vagina and the anus.

Perineal incision (episiotomy) and other injuries in childbirth often result in changes in the perineum, which can be an aesthetic but also functional problem for women.

Dissatisfaction with the appearance of the intimate area, as well as reduced sexual pleasure, are just some of the problems why women decide to undergo this corrective procedure.

Perineoplasty is performed to improve the functionality and aesthetics of the perineal area, especially after childbirth or to correct other anatomical defects.

As part of plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva, women often decide to have perineoplasty. It can be successfully combined with other procedures, such as vaginoplasty to achieve a better aesthetic result.

Candidates for plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva can be women who have various aesthetic or functional problems in the area, as well as those who want changes to improve their self-confidence and comfort.

The loosening of the tissues and muscles of the vagina and the consequent changes in the appearance and firmness of the vaginal walls are a normal consequence of the aging process, associated mainly with hormonal changes.

Changes in the vagina and perineum are often associated with previous births, i.e. injuries to the birth canal and scars due to their repair.

For these reasons, plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva is most often decided by middle-aged or mature women who have given birth and are not planning further pregnancies.

It is important to emphasize that the consequences of reduced strength of the vaginal walls are not only aesthetic but also functional in nature. It is not uncommon for women to encounter problems such as incontinence, frequent urinary infections or uterine prolapse.

Plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva is a procedure that offers an optimal aesthetic and functional solution to these problems.

Before plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva, it is necessary to perform an examination and consultation with a plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic procedures of the intimate area.

During the consultation, you will discuss your goals and expectations from the procedure, as well as the functional problems that bother you.

The surgeon will assess whether you are a good candidate for plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva and you will agree on the scope of the procedure that will achieve an optimal aesthetic and functional result.

You will also receive all the information about the possibilities of the procedure, about the technique of the procedure, as well as possible complications. You will have the opportunity to ask questions to remove any ambiguities, after which you give your consent for the procedure by signing an informed consent.

It’s natural to feel anxious, whether it’s excitement about your expected new look or a little stress before surgery. Do not hesitate to discuss these feelings with your surgeon.

Before plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva, you will also consult an anesthesiologist who will refer you to preoperative tests in order to adequately prepare for the general anesthesia in which the procedure is performed.

On the day of the plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva, you will talk to your plastic surgeon once again. They will guide you through the entire course of the procedure and answer all your questions.

After that, the anesthesiologist will apply general anesthesia and after that the procedure can begin. Depending on your goals and the results you want to achieve, plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva is individually adapted to each patient.

Vaginoplasty reconnects the separated muscles, and the excess mucosal skin from the back of the vagina is removed. After the vaginal canal is tightened, the skin of the mucous membrane is sutured.

If there is excess skin on the outside, it can also be removed to achieve an aesthetically pleasing result.

If the procedure is of an exclusively aesthetic nature, more minor corrections are made that will give an optimal visual result and improve the quality of sexual life.

However, if it is necessary to repair injuries caused during childbirth during plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva, the procedure can be much more extensive and include the reconstruction of the muscles around the vagina.

Depending on the extent of the procedure, the duration is an average of an hour.

After successful plastic surgery on the vagina and vulva, the medical staff will return you to your recovery room.

When you have fully recovered from anesthesia and your good condition has been confirmed by our expert team, you can be discharged to home care on the same day.

Recovery from plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva takes about two weeks , during which it is necessary to rest.

After this period, patients gradually return to daily activities, but for the next 6-8 weeks it is necessary to refrain from heavy physical exertion and sexual intercourse.

After plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva, pain, discomfort and swelling of the operated area may occur. These are common phenomena after surgery that disappear in a few weeks.

Common complications of surgical procedures, such as bleeding, infection, and wound dehiscence, are possible, but extremely rare.

Generally speaking, plastic surgery of the vagina and vulva is a relatively safe procedure with a high percentage of patient satisfaction after surgery and a relatively low risk of complications.

Careful surgical techniques applied by our surgeons reduce the risk of unwanted side effects. With adherence to detailed instructions for postoperative care of the area, the possible occurrence of complications is minimized.

The Gynecology Clinic of the Lohuis Filipović Polyclinic provides medical care using the most modern methods for diagnostics, aesthetic procedures and treatment of gynecological diseases and pregnancy monitoring.

We especially nurture collaborative and teamwork that unites experience, knowledge and cutting-edge technology to respond to the specific needs of each patient.

Our goal is successful diagnosis, treatment, patient monitoring, and positive and long-term results.

For more information and to arrange an appointment, you can contact us by phone at +3851 2444 646 or via our online form.