Vaginoplasty (Vaginal Tightening) in Ankara

Vaginoplasty (Vaginal Tightening) is a necessary operation not only for aesthetic concerns but also to improve the person’s sexual life. The vagina is the place where the penis enters during sexual intercourse and where sperm is first deposited after intercourse. It is also the birth canal where the fetus, completing its development in the uterus, is born.

As can be seen, the vagina is critically important not only for physical union between partners but also for reproduction.

Why does the vagina enlarge or become loose?

Especially after difficult normal births or giving birth to large babies, tears occur in the tissues called fascia under the vaginal mucosa. While some of these tears repair themselves after birth, a large part remains as a defect. With the contribution of advancing age and weight gain, stretching and sagging occur in the vagina.

Even in women who have never given birth, vaginal stretching, loosening, or even sagging may occur due to previous vaginal surgical interventions or advancing age (loss of collagen).

Why should vaginal looseness be treated?

Stretched, enlarged, and sagging vaginas cause some discomfort to the person over time. Primarily, since full contact between the vagina and penis cannot occur during intercourse, partners cannot reach sexual satisfaction. Unfortunately, this situation will negatively affect the relationship between partners over time.

Vaginal flatulence (Queefing), which is the sound coming from the vagina during intercourse or air coming out after intercourse, is also among the frequent complaints. In advanced cases, the vaginal walls bulge outward and the patient can feel it especially when sitting on the toilet. Vaginal sagging above the second degree may also be accompanied by urinary incontinence. Since the entrance of the enlarged vagina will be constantly open, it also leads to frequent vaginal infections.

How is vaginal enlargement treated?

There are two main methods with proven success in treatment:

Vaginoplasty Surgery (Surgical Vaginal Tightening)
Laser Vaginal Tightening (Non-Surgical)

1. Surgical Vaginoplasty

How is vaginoplasty surgery performed? The widely used method is the surgical method. In this method, the enlarged area of the vagina is cut and narrowed, the tissues under the vagina are brought closer to each other, and the remaining vaginal tissue is sutured in accordance with its anatomical structure. At this time, if the patient has scar tissue due to previous vaginal operations or childbirth, it is also removed to provide an aesthetic appearance (Perineoplasty).

The procedure is performed under general or regional anesthesia (numbing below the waist). Depending on the degree of the complaint, the procedure takes about 30-60 minutes.

Is vaginoplasty surgery painful? The patient does not feel any pain during the surgery as she will be under anesthesia. If she uses appropriate painkillers prescribed by her doctor after the procedure, she can return to her normal daily life within a week at most.
When can I take a bath after surgery? There is no harm in taking a shower one day after the procedure. However, it is appropriate not to enter the bathtub/pool for the first month and to take a shower standing up.
When can I have intercourse after surgery? The first month after surgery is the healing process. In patients with slow healing, this period may rarely extend to 6 weeks. After your doctor checks in the control examination 1 month later, there is no harm in having intercourse.
Is it noticeable from the outside that I had surgery? Healing will be completed in 1.5 months after surgery. After an operation performed with the right technique, it will not be understood that you had surgery even in a gynecological examination.
Will stitches be removed after surgery? Since self-dissolving stitches are used in the procedure, there will be no need for any stitch removal process.
Can I give birth after surgery? After vaginoplasty surgery, normal birth or cesarean section can be performed easily. However, since there will be expansion in the vagina again after vaginal birth, a re-operation may be required. In birth by cesarean section, there will be no enlargement in the vagina.

2. Laser Vaginal Tightening (Non-Surgical)

With the developing laser technology, vaginal renewal or dryness treatment has become possible in one or a few sessions lasting only 20 minutes, without the need for surgery. In our clinic, these applications are performed with the latest technology Fractional Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser device.

What are the advantages of Laser?

The procedure time is extremely short compared to the surgical method.
It does not require hospitalization. The patient can return to normal life immediately (“Lunchtime Procedure”).
There is no pain, ache, or soreness.
It is a stitch-less (incision-free) procedure.
Since the vagina is tightened from all directions (360 degrees), a more prominent tightening is felt.
Urinary incontinence treatment can be performed in the same session.
Vaginal dryness and Genital Whitening can also be treated in the same session.

How is Laser Vaginoplasty performed? Fractional CO2 laser or Erbium YAG laser is used in the procedure. The patient does not need to be hospitalized or receive general anesthesia. It is an extremely comfortable procedure that can be done in office conditions. A special probe is inserted into the vagina, and laser shots are made all around the vaginal walls. Laser beams reach a few millimeters deep into the tissues under the vaginal mucosa and stimulate the collagen tissue. Collagen production increases in the stimulated area, thus providing tightening and fullness in the tissue.

Is the laser procedure painful? The procedure is not painful. Since no incision or surgery is applied to the vagina, the procedure usually passes very comfortably. A slight warming, fullness, or prickling may be felt inside the vagina during the procedure.
Does Laser have advantages over surgery? While only the 3-4 cm section near the entrance of the vagina is narrowed with surgery, more satisfactory results are obtained with laser since all walls are narrowed 360 degrees along the canal. Also, it does not require anesthesia or recovery time.
How many sessions are required? Mostly, significant narrowing is achieved in a single session. Although the number of sessions varies according to the case, the desired result is obtained in a maximum of 3-4 sessions. Sessions should be spaced 4 weeks apart.
When do the effects start? Collagen tissue in the vagina begins to renew immediately after the procedure. However, it will take about 20 days for the main effect to appear. Your partner will significantly feel the narrowing in the vagina during intercourse.
Can dryness treatment be done together? Yes. Carbon dioxide laser treatment has been approved by the FDA especially for the treatment of Vaginal Atrophy (dryness) developing due to estrogen deficiency after menopause.

Vaginoplasty Prices in Ankara

Vaginoplasty fees vary from city to city or from center to center. It is essential to have this procedure done in centers and clinics where an expert physician is present. Otherwise, it will be inevitable to encounter some complications. You can get detailed information by contacting our clinic for laser or surgical procedures in Ankara.