Lately, there has been increased popularity and decision made by women to have vulvar cosmetic surgery, and there are many reasons behind the decision to do so. What’s often thought of when the subject arises is what the patient is expecting to see and feel after the operation. While it’s entirely a woman’s choice as to when and why they choose to have vulvar cosmetic surgery, it’s important for a doctor to understand the motives and intentions of the women on whom he or she operates.
Dr. Miklos and Dr. Moore are leading experts in regards to female reconstructive and cosmetic vaginal surgery; no matter what the intentions behind the decisions are, Drs. Miklos and Moore are dedicated to the best quality work to help women feel their best and achieve their postoperative goals and confidence. Part of being medical leaders and innovators is conducting research and analyzing the results of work done. Recently, the doctors studied intensively the postoperative expectations of women who made the choice to receive vulvar cosmetic surgery. Dr. Miklos and Dr. Moore wanted to truly understand the reasoning behind it, and believe that this could alter surgical techniques, which could reduce the need for more revisions.
Here are some of the reasons behind the choice to have vulvar cosmetic surgery, and how they affect a woman on a daily basis:
Sexual Confidence
There are many reasons why a person, male or female, could feel insecure about their downstairs parts in the bedroom. For women in particular, they are typically concerned about the odor, appearance, and feel. Some women have larger vagina lips that protrude, and they’re concerned that their sexual partners will not find it attractive. There’s no doubt that looking good leads to feeling good, and this doesn’t just apply to our more “external” features!
When it comes down to it, a woman who doesn’t feel like her vagina looks good doesn’t feel good, and this can affect sexual confidence in a major way. Of course, all women deserve to feel comfortable while having sex, and having surgery to make their vagina look or feel a particular way is a way to help women feel comfortable in their own skin. All the following reasons women expressed that they would like to have vaginal surgery factor into the idea of self-confidence.
Improving the Appearance of the Vagina
An interesting discovery revealed that many women believed that their labia skin edges changed color over time, and were looking to reverse this phenomenon. In the study, patients did not want to maintain what was considered their “natural color.” Rather, they would prefer pink or generally lighter labia skin edge color because they saw it as more youthful.
Decreased Discomfort
While vulvar discomfort, irritation, and pain are subjective, they are still a legitimate reason to consider vulvar surgery. It is up to you if you feel that the amount of discomfort you are feeling is enough to have surgery to remedy it, but know that you are not alone if you do make the choice.
If there is protrusion of the labia minora beyond the edge of the majora, it may feel uncomfortable in your everyday life, from wearing clothes that rub together, to sitting at work, to exercising. This surgery allows professionals like Dr. Miklos and Dr. Moore to shorten what parts of the labia minora are protruding, which will allow for more comfort and more freedom when it comes to daily activities.
Reversing the Effects of Adolescence or Pregnancy
Interestingly enough, many of the physical changes women noted as reasons for wanting to proceed with vulvar cosmetic surgery occurred, according to the patients, around the time of adolescence and pregnancy. These two milestones in a woman’s life were chosen by the doctors as milestones to focus on, primarily due to the hormone changes that occur.
In the study, Dr. Miklos and Dr. Moore discovered a strong correlation between the concerns expressed by women seeking vulvar cosmetic surgery and these two times in a woman’s life, indicating that the hormone changes that occur during this time in a woman’s life have something to do with the changes they’re looking to “correct.”
Regardless of the reason behind it, women with vaginas of all shapes, sizes, and coloration are seeking a solution to their lack of confidence, and are searching for the right doctors to help them be their best selves. Dr. Miklos and Dr. Moore, experts in the world of cosmetic vaginal surgery, have the knowledge, skills, and compassion necessary to provide excellent remedies. If you’re looking for increased confidence, decreased discomfort, improved vaginal appearance, or a reversal of the effects of adolescence or pregnancy, contact the doctors today!