Over the last few years, the market for vaginal plastic surgery has skyrocketed in aesthetic clinics across the country. One of the fastest-growing cosmetic procedures in the United States, vaginal rejuvenation is an option for women who for one reason or another would like to change the look of her external vagina known as her vulva or the internal aspect of her vagina to enhance friction and sexual sensation during sexual intercourse. The most common vulvar surgery performed is known as labiaplasty.
Labiaplasty
The most popular form of vaginal rejuvenation is the labiaplasty and is performed for two primary reasons: 1) the labia minora constitutes an aesthetic problem for the woman and she just doesn’t like the way they look or protrude and 2) the labia actually are a functional issue as they get in the way and may create pain or irritation. This is most commonly experienced with exercise, running, spinning, wearing tight clothing or even during intercourse. Pain with intercourse (aka dyspareunia) is often described to Dr Miklos & Moore as a folding and pulling of the labia into the vagina with the thrusting penis. This sensation is not pleasurable and interrupts the spontaneity of intimacy.
Vaginal Tightening
Vaginal tightening is the second most common type of rejuvenation surgery requested by Dr Miklos & Moores’ patients. They have bee performing vaginal tightening surgeries for more than 15 years and do so only at the request of their patients. Patients often note a change in the amount of friction they experience with intercourse and describe this as 1) I don’t feel the friction any longer 2) it is not what it used to be 3) I just don’t enjoy sex any longer because I don’t feel it 4) there is less friction with intercourse and 5) it is harder to achieve vaginal orgasms than I once did.
A patient knows her body and knows what she used to experience and like all human beings as we get older there are unexpected changes in the human body. Dr Miklos & Moore realize that a patient knows her body better than any other person or physician when it comes to the function of intercourse. She is the only person who really knows if there is a change when compared to what she once experienced.
Dr. Miklos & Moore have documented 90% success rates, based on patient satisfaction rates 1 year after surgery. When choosing a surgeon for vaginal rejuvenation choose a surgeon who has experience, expertise and a proven record of results. Most surgeons do NOT understand the reconstruction and rejuvenation of the vagina. Many of these surgeons are plastic surgeons with NO training in vaginal reconstruction. Drs’ Miklos and Moore feel choosing a surgeon is one of the most important decision in your life so please choose a surgeon wisely.
Non-Surgical Vaginal Rejuvenation
There are plenty of patients out there who aren’t willing to go under the knife, but that doesn’t mean there is no option for them! The ThermiVa radiofrequency laser can be used for tightening the wrinkled skin of the labia majora (the outer larger and thicker labia) but has little long term effect for the labia minora. The ThermiVa can also be used for the inside of the vagina to enhance friction. This technique is usually performed in 3 sessions with the first 2 sessions scheduled 6-8 weeks apart and the third session usually within the next 6 months.
Of course, there has been controversy over the morality of all of these procedures, and whether or not it’s right for them to be done. When it comes down to it, a woman’s choice to explore vaginal rejuvenation for medical, aesthetic or sexual function is her choice!!! If you are unhappy with the way you look and are seeking rejuvenation of any kind, contact Drs. Miklos and Moore today. They specialize in many forms of vaginal rejuvenation, both surgical and non-surgical, and can explain all the options that are available to help you feel confident about the look and feel of your vagina.