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Should You Have Vaginal Tightening Surgery?

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The body goes through numerous changes as we go through life, especially if you’re a woman. We all go through hormonal changes, and if you have children, it can significantly affect not only your body, but also your sex life.

This may greatly impact your confidence, and intimacy with your partner can suffer. Something needs to change, or else the relationship may be irreparably damaged.

Now, you’re wondering, “Should I get a vaginoplasty?” After all, not everyone will be ideal for the procedure.

To help you out, this article will go over vaginal tightening surgery. We’ll discuss who good candidates are and if it’s the right choice for you.

What Is Vaginal Tightening Surgery?

As the name suggests, this is a surgery to tighten your vagina, as well as its surrounding tissues. It’s also called vaginoplasty, and not only can you get it for aesthetic reasons, but also for physical and functional ones.

In addition, the vagina tightening operation can be combined with other female genital surgery, such as labiaplasty.

Who’s a Good Candidate for Vaginal Tightening Surgery?

Now you know what the procedure is, but is tightening your vagina through surgery right for you? Here are some great examples where a vaginoplasty can be ideal.

Women Experiencing Vaginal Laxity After Childbirth

It’s not uncommon for women to have vaginal laxity after they’ve given birth, especially if they’ve experienced a vaginal delivery. This stretches the vaginal tissues and pelvic muscles, and sometimes, the stretching doesn’t resolve, even after fully healing.

While you can do Kegel exercises to tighten the muscles on your own, you may need additional help. This is where vaginal tightening surgery is beneficial.

Going through it can restore pre-pregnancy tightness and boost your confidence and intimacy. So you may be a good candidate for vaginoplasty after childbirth if:

  • You’ve experienced multiple vaginal deliveries
  • You feel a loss of vaginal tone or tightness
  • Your partner has mentioned a change in sensation
  • You feel self-conscious about your body’s changes

Women With Age-Related Changes

As you age, estrogen levels drop gradually; a drastic drop occurs with menopause. This can have several effects, such as losing the elasticity, volume, and moisture in your vaginal tissues. As a result, you may have vaginal laxity, as well as discomfort during intimacy and mild urinary incontinence.

In this case, vaginal tightening surgery can restore both structure and function, especially if you pair it with hormonal therapy.

You might be a good candidate if:

  • You’re postmenopausal or perimenopausal
  • You’re experiencing vaginal dryness or atrophy
  • You feel a decline in your sexual satisfaction due to vaginal laxity

Women With Sexual Discomfort or Reduced Sensation

Some women may want surgery to help improve sexual satisfaction for either themselves or their partners (or both). Not only can tighter vaginal muscles and canal enhance sexual sensitivity, but it can also boost your psychological confidence.

Factors that make you a good candidate here are:

  • You experience decreased friction or sensation during sexual intercourse
  • Your self-confidence during sex has dropped
  • You want to improve the quality of your intimate experiences

Women With Mild Stress Urinary Incontinence

It’s common for women to have mild stress urinary incontinence, which is urine leakage when sneezing or laughing. While vaginoplasty isn’t specifically for addressing this issue, the tightening effect can offer improved pelvic support.

So you may be a good candidate if:

  • You have stress incontinence that’s not severe enough to require bladder surgery
  • You want a combined solution to both functional and aesthetic concerns

Women With Body Image or Confidence Concerns

Some women may want vaginoplasty purely for aesthetic reasons since they may be dissatisfied with how the vaginal opening looks or feels. You can certainly get better confidence and body positivity once you get the surgery.

You’re a good candidate if:

  • You feel self-conscious about your vaginal appearance or function
  • You avoid intimacy or bathing suits due to embarrassment
  • You want your outer genitalia to align with your self-image

When You Might Not Be a Good Candidate

If you’re still having trouble determining whether you’re a good candidate for vaginal tightening surgery, then think about the opposite spectrum of things: why you might not be one.

For example, if you plan on having more children, then you probably aren’t a good candidate. Future births can reverse your surgical results. Also, if you have untreated pelvic floor dysfunction, you might benefit more from pelvic floor therapy first.

Those with chronic health issues may not be good candidates either. Certain conditions can increase surgical risks or affect the healing process.

Lastly, are you seeking surgery due to external pressure? We must emphasize that the decision should be yours, and yours alone.

With that said, you must have realistic expectations. Be aware that the surgery can’t guarantee improved sex or a “perfect” appearance.

Should You Get Vaginal Tightening Surgery?

Here’s a quick checklist of questions you should ask yourself to see if this procedure is something to consider:

  • Do I experience physical discomfort, looseness, or dissatisfaction with my vaginal anatomy?
  • Do I want this surgery because of my own needs, not someone else’s?
  • Have I tried non-surgical options, like Kegels, pelvic floor therapy, or laser treatments?
  • Am I emotionally and mentally prepared for surgery and recovery?
  • Have I consulted a board-certified surgeon to fully understand the risks and benefits?

If you’ve answered “yes” to most of these questions, then that’s a strong indication to proceed.

Speak to Us About Vaginal Tightening Surgery

Vaginal tightening surgery is a very personal yet life-changing procedure, but only if it’s performed on the right person. This means that you need to carefully consider this option and have realistic expectations going into it.

In addition, you need to pick a qualified surgeon who has experience with this surgery. That way, whether you’re restoring your anatomy after childbirth, addressing aging concerns, or reclaiming your confidence, you can come out of the procedure feeling great about the results.

If you’d like a consultation for vaginal tightening surgery, then contact us today. Dr. Valdez can give you an entire intimate makeover if that’s what you desire.

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