What is vaginoplasty, and what are the steps I can expect?

If you are dealing with concerns regarding your genitalia, you may be wondering what aesthetic procedures are available. Along with vaginal tightening, the vaginoplasty surgery can provide solutions. If you live in Guildford, Connecticut, we invite you to call Dr. Derek Steinbacher and his team at Dr. Steinbacher Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon to discuss your options.

What is the vaginoplasty surgery?

Dr. Steinbacher describes vaginoplasty as a surgical procedure that reconstructs or creates the female genitalia. It can also assist in vaginal tightening, ensuring women have a more positive experience in the bedroom with their sexual partners, as the area can be relaxed over time or even after childbirth.

How is the vaginoplasty procedure performed?

The vaginoplasty can include more minimally invasive injections (fat, nanofat, PRP), with or without a surgical procedure for tissue tightening. These require highly skilled surgeons and specialized equipment. This is why Dr. Steinbacher has developed a trusted name as a plastic and aesthetic surgeon in the Guildford, Connecticut, area. The technique may vary depending on the patient’s needs and anatomy. Here are some common steps that may be involved in vaginoplasty surgeries:

  1. Preoperative preparations. Before the surgical procedure, the patient must undergo a thorough medical evaluation and provide their complete medical history. They may also be required to stop taking certain medications or supplements that could interfere with the surgery.
  2. Anesthesia. Our team performs Vaginoplasty under general anesthesia, where the patient is completely unconscious, or under local anesthesia with sedation, where they are awake but relaxed.
  3. Incisions. Dr. Steinbacher will make a precise incision in the vaginal opening to access and reshape the tissues of the vaginal canal.
  4. Tissue removal and tightening. In this step, excess tissue from the vaginal walls is removed and tightened to create a more compact and narrower canal. This helps to achieve a tighter and more youthful appearance.
  5. Suturing. Then Dr. Steinbacher will carefully close the incisions with dissolvable stitches, ensuring they are well-hidden within the natural folds of the vagina.
  6. Fat Grafting and PRP (V-shot) Injections. Frequently instead of actual surgical incisions, significant rejuvenation and tightening of the vaginal canal can occur using fat grafting injections as well a PRP injections to the surrounding regions.  We typically favor this approach first prior to any surgical incisional tissue manipulations.  In the times when surgical incisions are used we also use the fat grafting and PRP injections.  he incisions with dissolvable stitch
  7. Postoperative care. After the surgery, patients are monitored closely in a recovery room before they are discharged home. Dr. Steinbacher provides patients with detailed aftercare instructions that should be followed closely to promote healing and prevent complications.

Your journey toward greater comfort and self-assurance begins with a simple click or phone call. Contact Dr. Derek Steinbacher and his team of professionals today by calling (203) 453-6635.

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Who is the ideal candidate for the vaginoplasty procedure?

The ideal candidate for the vaginoplasty procedure is someone who is experiencing physical discomfort and/or dissatisfaction with the appearance or dimensions of their vaginal opening and canal. This could be due to natural aging, childbirth, or other factors. Also, proper candidates should be in good overall health and have realistic expectations for the final results of the surgery.

Why might I consider vaginoplasty surgery?

Some common reasons why women may choose to undergo vaginoplasty include:

  • Feeling self-conscious about the size or appearance of their labia minora (inner vaginal lips)
  • Experiencing urinary incontinence or leakage due to weakened pelvic muscles
  • Difficulty achieving sexual satisfaction due to a loose vagina
  • Vaginal laxity that causes discomfort during physical activities such as running

Who can I call in the Guilford, Connecticut, area to learn more about vaginoplasty procedures?

Dr. Steinbacher is an experienced and trusted professional in Guildford, Connecticut, and provides a wide range of facial and body procedures. If you are considering aesthetic surgery such as this, request a consultation appointment at Dr. Steinbacher Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon located at 5 Durham Road, Suite 1-8. Call (203) 453-6635 today!

Dr. Derek Steinbacher MD, DMD, FACS

Dr. Derek Steinbacher has devoted his life to aesthetic and life-changing surgery. He is an artistic and meticulous surgeon who draws patients from around the world due to his perspective, unmatched skill, and exceptional results. He is able to uniquely address the face (facelift + rejuvenation), jawline (orthognathic; chin; contouring; implants), nasal (rhinoplasty), eyelids, profile, neck, breast, and body with one-of-a-kind results.

He is a multiple Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Plastic, Cosmetic, and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. He is Fellow of the most prestigious surgical organizations, including the Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, Societies of Craniofacial and Maxillofacial Surgery, the Aesthetic Society, and the Rhinoplasty Society. He has served as Full-Professor of Plastic Surgery at Yale, including Director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Program, and Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Steinbacher has unparalleled training at premier institutions, including Harvard and Johns Hopkins. His perspective brings together the best aspects of many distinct – but related fields – and it is this intersection of scope and expertise, in addition to an artistic eye, which enables excellent comprehensive results.

Dr. Steinbacher's approach: technical acumen, meticulousness, and penchant for combining art and science, together with his eye for balance, beauty, and harmony, helps achieve outcomes that greatly improve a person's confidence, health, and overall quality of life. Patients can trust that they are always in good hands!