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Hormonal changes and the process of childbirth can cause permanent damage to the vaginal lips (labia) and inside the vagina. Labiaplasty and vaginoplasty can help reverse this damage, relieving pain and discomfort, improving appearance, and improving sensation during intercourse.

Labiaplasty

Hormonal changes during pregnancy, the act of giving birth, and scars left behind when an episiotomy is required can all cause the labia to become stretched or deformed. Some women are born with large or deformed labia.

The appearance of stretched labia can make a woman feel self-conscious during intimate moments, and it can make intercourse painful. For those with severe stretching, activities such as horseback or bike riding can be too painful to endure. Clothing options become limited.

Labioplasty surgery reduces and reshapes the vaginal lips for greater comfort and an improved look. Labiaplasty is typically day surgery and can be performed in-office or in a hospital setting. Expect a few days of discomfort, allow two to four days before returning to work, and you will need to wait six to eight weeks before resuming sexual activity.

Vaginoplasty

Childbirth, especially a traumatic childbirth or multiple childbirths, can cause the muscles of the vagina to relax and stretch the vagina and surrounding tissues. Some women have a large vaginal diameter without ever giving birth.

A large vaginal diameter means less friction and therefore less sensation and enjoyment during sexual intercourse. This can be a problem both for women and their partners, but seems to have a more serious effect on women experiencing the problem.

Vaginoplasty surgery tightens the vagina by tightening the muscles and tissues and removing excess lining. Most vaginoplasty is day surgery and can be performed in-office or in a hospital setting. Some patients may need to stay in the hospital overnight. Expect a few days of discomfort, allow two to five days before returning to work, and you will need to wait six weeks before resuming sexual activity.

Vaginal Rejuvenation

Labiaplasty and vaginoplasty can be performed in a combined surgery often referred to as vaginal rejuvenation. Recovery from a full vaginal rejuvenation procedure is comparable to recovery from either individual procedure.

Contrary to popular belief, most women choose these procedures for their own comfort and sexual pleasure, not for the pleasure of their partners, but both benefit from the results.

Recovery means taking a few days off from work. Although the procedures are becoming widely accepted, most women still do not want to discuss them with their employers. Your cosmetic surgeon can provide you with a formal medical excuse, which is discreet and protects your privacy.

Labiaplasty, vaginoplasty, and full vaginal rejuvenation help women get back to normal after childbirth, in ways that have not been addressed in the past. Some remedies have been offered and Kegel exercises should not be foregone, but neither will provide a full recovery for most women. Through cosmetic surgery, it is now possible to reclaim your entire body after pregnancy and childbirth.

If you are interested in post-pregnancy body restoration, talk to an experienced cosmetic surgeon today.