Understanding Vaginal Tightening Surgery Procedures: A Comprehensive Guide

Today having conversations about women’s health and wellness is no longer a taboo but a need. Women are becoming more empowered to explore options that enhance their physical and emotional well-being, and we’re about to delve into one such topic that needs great understanding which is the Vaginal tightening surgery procedures.

What is Vaginal Tightening?

The vagina is a remarkable, elastic organ that is capable of stretching during childbirth and contracting afterwards. However, As a woman goes through childbirth, ageing, or menopause, her vagina may lose its tightness and elasticity due to stretched tissues and muscles. This can cause problems to the wellbeing such as leaking urine, dryness in the vagina, sagging skin, and a decrease in sexual pleasure. Vaginal tightening, also called vaginal rejuvenation or surgery, is a procedure—either surgical or non-surgical—to tighten the muscles and tissues around the vagina.

What is the Need for Vaginal Tightening for Women?

Women opt for vaginal rejuvenation to treat common issues related to childbirth or menopause, such as vaginal looseness, lack of lubrication, and a decrease in sexual intimacy. Childbirth stands out as one of the top reasons to get the procedure done because, during childbirth, the muscles expand, leading to laxity in the vagina. The extent of muscle stretching during this process can result in a permanent loosening of the vagina, making it challenging to restore its original shape and size.

Vaginal can address concerns like:

1. Leaking urine
2. Excess dryness in the vaginal area
3. Loss of sensation and sexual satisfaction
4. Decreased libido
5. Loose skin around the Vagina
6. Not being able to hold your urine.
7. Painful sex
8. Lack of confidence or low self-esteem.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Will Vaginoplasty/Vaginal Rejuvenation hurt?

Dr Niraj Mahajan, a Urogynecologist provides insight into the procedure, explaining that the procedure is done under anaesthesia and typically lasts about 30 minutes. Patients may experience minimal pain for a day, and they will be given painkillers for approximately 5-7 days. After the procedure, there should be little to no pain for the following seven days.

2. Should a woman wait till having children before getting vaginal rejuvenation done?

Experiencing vaginal looseness after childbirth can impact the satisfaction of both partners, prompting consideration for vaginal tightening. Dr Niraj Mahajan emphasizes that a loose vagina may also pose an increased risk of infections due to its open cavity. The natural closure of the vagina by muscles is compromised during childbirth when these muscles are torn, resulting in weakened vaginal walls. If the vagina remains open, the risk of infections rises. Therefore, addressing vaginal looseness becomes not only a concern for intimacy but also for maintaining reproductive health. When this looseness is felt, opting for vaginal tightening becomes a consideration.

Dr Niraj Mahajan further explains that in addition to vaginal looseness, women may also encounter laxity in the upper vagina, known as rectocele. This involves a soft bulge of tissue in the vagina that may or may not protrude through the vaginal opening. If left untreated, rectocele can progress into causing issues like constipation. This underscores one of the drawbacks of not opting for the surgery.

3. What is involved in the vaginoplasty evaluation process?

A basic blood test and clinical examination by a doctor is needed for the evaluation process

Understanding vaginal tightening Surgery procedures involves more than just the physical aspects; it’s about empowering women to make informed choices regarding their bodies and well-being. As the stigma surrounding these procedures diminishes, open conversations and access to accurate information will continue to play a pivotal role in helping women embrace their bodies and prioritize their health.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Niraj Mahajan