With a recent increase in popularity, vaginal repair surgery has become an interesting option for a woman seeking an improved sexual function with a low rate of complications. Although it remains a mystery what a “vaginal repair” surgery really is and whether it is effective enough to become a considerable choice for women who suffer from the unwanted expansion of the tissue.

This article will bring you into the process of vaginal repair surgery if you are considering it,  including a guide for safe and discreet vaginal repair surgery in Bangkok.

What is a “vaginal repair”?

The proper word for the “vaginal repair” surgery is vaginoplasty, which is the surgery for the construction or reconstruction of the vagina. A part of genitoplasty – a plastic surgery of the genitals, vaginoplasty includes a range of surgical procedures from complete construction or reconstruction of vagina; suspension and fixation of vagina; treatment of vaginal vault prolapse, and vaginal agenesis; separation of congenitally fused urethra and vagina; and a repair of urethra, recto-uterine pouch, cystocele, or rectocele. 

Although a common operation of “vaginal repair” surgery is a plastic surgery to repair a weakness in a vaginal wall due to laxity. This operation is for bringing the separated muscles together, resulting in a recovery of strength and firmness. In addition, the additional operation on the vagina – including the removal of the extra mucosa from the lateral wall on the back side of the vagina could be done at the same time for both aesthetic appearance and to reduce the risk of sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs).

Why do you need a “vaginal repair” surgery?

Speaking of vaginal repair surgery itself, it has become a considerable solution for the vaginal wall laxity caused by multiple reasons, including 

• Congenital conditions : congenital abnormalities may cause a vaginal wall to be “lax” at birth, requiring surgery to recreate functionality. Thus, if congenital abnormalities lead to a partially functioning vagina or complete missing of them (known as Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome), a complete vaginoplasty is required to obtain the complete function of the vagina.
• Vaginal childbirth : a major causation of laxity is childbirth, that the delivery of a newborn also stretches and loosen those muscles. With the natural process of aging, your vagina tends to further lose its tightness to the point that a gaping perineum and reduced friction sensation affect your comfort and also your sexual wellness.
• Medical conditions : vaginal repair surgery is considered an important follow-up treatment for one who was exposed to vaginal cancer. Its treatment – either chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or even the surgical removal of a tumor could affect the condition of the vagina, and vaginal repair surgery could restore its function.

Here, the vaginal repair surgery is not only for the tightening and rejuvenating of the area, but also beneficial in terms of reducing the symptoms of urinary incontinence, allowing them to feel comfortable and confident, and also enhances its aesthetic appearance.

Reading to this point, if you are considering safe and discreet vaginal repair surgery in Bangkok, consider contacting us for additional information and consultation.

What to know before considering “vaginal repair” surgery?

Same as the labiaplasty we had talked about in the previous article, a perfect candidate for vaginal repair surgery is women aged 30 or more who have a situation amenable to surgical correction – with a lax vagina that other non-invasive method such as RF or laser treatment become ineffective, or being completed with a treatment of vaginal cancer that required for the rejuvenation surgery.

For this risk of vaginal repair surgery, in addition to the common risk – bleeding, bruising, infection, wound breakdown, and scarring – vaginal repair surgery retained a risk of the numbness or loss of sensation of the vagina, and dyspareunia or pain during intercourse. Even those could be permanent, but it also preventable with adequate evaluation, appropriate planning, and precision surgery by the hand of trained and certified professionals.

Here, a fit candidate for vaginal repair surgery should be healthy, a non-smoker, not have a plan for another child, not menstruating, and not under an active gynecological disease, including cancer, malignancy or infection. If you are considered a fit one after the diagnostics by a medical professional, following a normal preoperative examination – including blood sampling and urinalysis, an evaluation of looseness and other conditions of the vagina will help determine the level of tightening. Here, your consultation between you and your operating physician is necessary for the realistic, planned outcome.

If the decision is made, you may be asked for a temporary halt of food and drink, adjustment of your medicines, avoiding sexual activities, and what to wear to and from the procedure. Also, you may be asked to shave your pubic area and do a “bowel prep”. On the operation day, after the cleansing and disinfection of the operational area, IV sedation and anesthesia are applied. In addition, a urinary catheter is being inserted to help with your urination process even after the operation.

The operation of the vaginal repair surgery may differ following the treatment plan, ranging from removing extra or sagging tissue, stitching to secure a loose tissue, or pulling back of tissue to reduce the opening size of the vagina. Here, the common procedure starts from a marking of a pie-shaped wedge to delineate the extra skin to be removed from inside the vagina. Beneath the skin, the tissues are being tightened with strong sutures. Once the vaginal canal has been tightened, the mucosal skin is sutured closed. Additional removal of excess external skin may be followed if necessary.

Here, the vaginal repair surgery could take from a few hours to 10 hours of complete reconstruction. After the operation is completed, you will be monitored for bleeding and any other complications for a few days, as light bleeding may occur up to 48 hours after surgery. Meanwhile, the catheter may be retained for weeks or until your urethra heals. In addition, the dilator may be inserted to maintain the depth and width of your vaginal canal.

The discharge then came with antibiotics to prevent infection, pain medication to help with discomfort after surgery, and other necessary instructions. Swelling, discomfort, and pain may be possible for several weeks. Meanwhile, a full recovery from vaginal repair surgery may range from a few weeks or a few months. For the care of your surgical incisions, insertion such as tampons or intercourse should be avoided for weeks, and physical activities to be possible after the removal of the catheter and dilators.

Vaginal repair surgery at Radiance Skin Clinic

Radiance Skin Clinic, a professional aesthetic clinic located in the heart of Bangkok, introduced the procedure of vaginal repair surgery by our experienced plastic surgeon under our professional surgical facilities. If you are in search of the improvement of your conditions, our teams of medical professionals could bring you the preferred outcome with comprehensive assessment, careful preparation, advanced surgical techniques, and continuous post-operative care to ensure safety and optimal results.

Seeking safe and discreet vaginal repair surgery in Bangkok. Radiance Skin Clinic is a leading option for both locals and foreigners. Not only can you entrust us with qualified standards and satisfying results, but we can also provide you with additional services that make you feel assured and convenient, with a translator, transportation arrangements, and accommodations for ones who plan to have surgery in Thailand from abroad.

If you are currently looking for vaginal repair surgery, either for appearance or functional issues, visit our team for a consultation at our clinic located at Maneeya Center between 10 am and 7 pm, or leave a message on our online channel here.

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