Medical Insurance Vaginal Surgery
Due to having diminished strength of the vaginal walls some women experience incontinence. Also sexual enjoyment may be reduced as the frictional force generated between genital organs is decreased. Your medical insurance will cover vaginal surgery if it is for medical purposes, so before your procedure consult your insurance representative to see if your insurance will cover the cost of the procedure.
In order to restore your vagina's muscle tone, excess lining on the vaginal wall must be removed. Your surgeon will repair the soft tissues around the vaginal wall. This procedure will also decrease the internal and external diameters of the vagina.
The Procedure
Labia minor or the inner lips or folds are pieces of skin that protrude down between the labia major or the outer lips or folds. For most women, inner lips cannot be seen because they are smaller than the outer lips. However, some women are born with an enlarged, elongated or asymmetrical labia minora, whereas others develop the enlargement with age or from child birth. Labiaplasty can reduce the size of your enlarged labia minor. Normal labia can improve your self-image and self confidence.
Scalpels and lasers can both be used to tighten vaginal muscles. Vaginoplasty is normally a fairly bloodless procedure. Local anesthesia is used and it is normally about a one hour outpatient procedure.
Recovery
If you have vaginoplasty you will be able to walk right after surgery and go back to doing light normal activity in just a few days. You can shower in the first three days after a vaginoplasty. However it is recommended that patients avoid sexual intercourse, using tampons and douching for at least six weeks. In the first 24 hours after surgery light bleeding and mild swelling is to be expected. There should be minimal swelling or bruising and any swelling should go down within a day or two.
After the operation your surgeon will give you a prescription for painkillers and Valium too if necessary. You can be back to work within 5 to 7 days. After the procedure there is no sex for about six weeks.
Like any surgery, these procedures have risks. Serious risks include painful scarring or nerve damage that could result in loss of sensation and hypersensitivity. Another risk is over-tightening of the vaginal walls which can result in painful intercourse.
Most Recent Posts
Previous Posts
