Vaginoplasty in Houston, TX

Vaginoplasty is a surgical vaginal tightening procedure designed to address vaginal laxity that may be a result of vaginal delivery or aging. In surgery, loose vaginal muscles are sutured back together to produce a tighter more toned vagina.

The ideal candidate for vaginal tightening surgery is a woman who is in good overall health looking to improve her vaginal tone.

Yes, there are less invasive treatments to address vaginal laxity available in Houston. Non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation treatments include radiofrequency and laser devices. Radiofrequency devices such as ThermiVa, Ultra Femme 360 and Votiva can help improve vaginal elasticity with no downtime through gentle heating of tissues. Additionally, lasers such as MonaLisa Touch, FemiLift and CORE Intima can increase vaginal tissue collagen production and thus make a significant improvement to laxity but with a little longer recovery time.

Vaginoplasty is usually performed under general anesthesia, but occasionally can be done under sedation and local anesthesia.

Vaginoplasty surgery takes about 1 to 2 hours to perform and is done as an outpatient surgery.

The incision for vaginoplasty is positioned on the back wall of the vaginal canal where the muscles separate and need repair.

The scar is on the back wall of the vagina and there are no external scars. Vaginal tissue generally heals very well with minimal scarring.

There is mild discomfort associated with vaginal surgery and it is well controlled with oral pain medications.

In addition to usual risks associated with any surgery such as bleeding, bruising and infection, vaginoplasty also carries a risk of having a painful scar. This can cause pain with intercourse. Vaginoplasty also carries a risk of having a vagina that is too tight. All of these complications can be resolved with additional therapies if occur.

Recovery is generally about 5-7 days.

Mild bleeding or spotting is normal after vaginal surgery. Some swelling and tenderness are normal. Discomfort is well controlled with oral pain medications. You will be given detailed instructions on post-operative care and how to keep the surgical site clean.

Most patients are able to return to work or school in about one week after surgery.

You should refrain from any strenuous activity for about two weeks after surgery to allow for adequate healing.

You should refrain from sexual intercourse for four weeks following vaginoplasty surgery to allow for maximal healing.

You will see results immediately after surgery, however, there will be swelling immediately after surgery.

We offer surgery financing through CareCredit in our Houston office.

Vaginoplasty cost in Houston averages between $5,500 and $7,000. The price will vary depending on the type of anesthesia administered during procedure and the facility in which procedure is performed.

Most often insurance plans do not cover vaginoplasty surgery as it is considered a cosmetic procedure.

Non-surgical treatments such as ThermiVa work well for most women looking to improve their vaginal laxity, but not all. Surgical treatment with vaginoplasty can produce a more dramatic and predictable result for individuals with significant vaginal laxity.