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Thursday, May 08, 2008

What is Vaginal Rejuvenation, and how do I know if I need it?

Many women are dissatisfied with the external appearance of the vaginal area. Vaginal rejuvenation refers to several different procedures which can be performed alone or in combinations. Aging occurs from head to toe. Both the natural aging process and childbirth can contribute to a loss of elasticity and tone in the vaginal canal which can result in lack of sexual pleasure. Vaginoplasty is a quick in-office procedure to remove excess vaginal tissue, decrease the size of the vaginal opening, and repair other supportive tissues in the vagina. Labiaplasty  is a surgical procedure to reduce or reshape the labia minora and/or labia majora. In woman of reproductive age, there is considerable variation in the size of the labia. In some instances, women with large labia can experience pain during intercourse, or feel discomfort during everyday activities, especially when wearing tight-fitting clothing. Other women may feel unattractive and embarrassed. After the procedure most women have less discomfort during intercourse, feel more positive about their appearance and show overall improvement in their self esteem. Perineoplasty restores and tightens the lower portion of the vaginal opening to further enhance labiaplasty results. Women who have unsightly fat deposits in the pubic region can benefit from pubic liposuction. These fat deposits may have been present since birth or acquired with weight gain or puberty. Clitoral hood reduction can be performed for women who are bothered by the size of the clitoral hood and the clitoris shaft or head (glans). The hood may protrude too much causing the woman to be self-conscious or irritated. This is often performed as part of a routine labiaplasty.