Surgical Vaginoplasty vs. Laser Tightening: What's the Difference?

When it comes to the world of elective vaginal procedures and treatments, women all over the world have a plethora of questions, but it's so hard to find answers! I came across a great question in our Questions to the Doctors section that thought I would share:

"PLEASE CAN SOMEONE OUTLINE CLEARLY WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES AND BENEFITS OF SURGICAL VAGINOPLASTY AGAINST LASER TIGHTENING?"

Dr. Ryan Stanton, a RealSelf Top Doctor, gives us some clarity on the difference between the two: In short, there is no real difference. He explains, "Well the truth is, there is no real difference other than the initial incision is made with either a scalpel ("surgical") or a laser. After that the surgery proceeds as usual. Vaginal Rejuvenation (a.k.a. vaginoplasty) is performed to reconstruct (more or less tighten) the vaginal vault most commonly following natural vaginal birth." [Read more]

Vaginoplasty is a great option when Kegel exercises aren't enough. The bigger question is: Could vaginoplasty improve your sex life? Dr. Stanton reveals, "In a study I was involved in back in 2009, 87% of vaginoplasty patients were satisfied with their results and had an improved sexual experience post-operatively."

In the following video, Dr. Paul Vitenas explains the benefits of a vaginoplasty:


Have you had vaginal reconstructive surgery? If so, would you agree that things have improved in the sex department?

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