Surgical Vaginal tightening
It is the process of permanently narrowing the vagina by surgical method. The vagina, which enlarges and loses its tightness over time, causes a number of complaints in women. Some of them are uncomfortable with their aesthetic appearance, while others are uncomfortable in terms of functionality. As a result, they look for a permanent solution to this.
Why is vaginal tightening done?
The vagina may deform over time or due to births. This affects women's daily life and sexual life quite a lot. Usually during intercourse they begin to feel spaciousness, abundance. There may be sound and air coming from the vagina. Sexual pleasure can be negatively affected. Frequent recurrent vaginal infections and constant discharge are also a result of the vagina being wider than normal. For all these reasons, vaginal tightening surgery can be performed.
Why does the vagina enlarge?
Pregnancy itself can also cause enlargement of the vagina. Because during pregnancy, the load carried on the abdomen against gravity increases. There is stretching and relaxation in the vaginal muscles.
With cigarette smoking, malnutrition and aging, there is a decrease in collagen synthesis. The connective tissue of the vagina is affected by this, and as a result, the vagina loses its tightness over time. In gynecological procedures such as abortion, it can cause enlargement of the vagina.
How is surgical vaginal tightening done?
It is often performed together with the correction of the perineum, called 'Perineoplasty'. Because while tightening the vagina provides intravaginal recovery, the procedure that corrects the vaginal entrance is perineoplasty. When both are done together, very good results are obtained both functionally and aesthetically. If there is also a bowel prolapse called 'Rectocele', it will be treated with this operation.
It takes 45 minutes on average. The first intercourse after the operation is postponed for 1.5 months. It is returned to daily life in an average of 3 days. Again, heavy lifting and sudden movements should be avoided for an average of 1 month.
Is surgical vaginal tightening permanent?
Combined procedures with vaginal tightening
Can it be done in women who have not given birth normally?
Yes it can be done. It doesn't matter at this point whether she gives birth or not. The important thing is to evaluate the condition of the tissue with the vaginal examination. If there are signs of rupture in the connective and muscle tissue of the vagina, surgical vaginal tightening is preferred. Vaginal tightening with laser can be applied in suitable patients as another option.