Vaginoplasty Surgery
Vaginoplasty is a surgical procedure to reconstruct or create a vaginal canal, which can be performed for several reasons, from creating a functional canal for sexual intercourse to performing a zero-depth vaginoplasty for cosmetic purposes only.
The Reasons for vaginoplasty could vary as
➔Gender affirmation: Vaginoplasty is a key part of gender confirmation surgery for transgender women, creating female-appearing genitalia from masculine-appearing genitalia.
➔Vaginal laxity: The procedure can help tighten and restore the vaginal muscles, which may be weakened, resulting from childbirth, aging, or other factors. This can also improve pelvic organ support and reduce issues like prolapse.
➔Congenital or acquired anomalies: Vaginoplasty can correct birth defects or certain anomalies that may have affected the vagina.
➔Injury repair: The surgery can be used to repair damage caused by injuries.
Types of vaginoplasty
➔Penile inversion vaginoplasty: A common technique where penile skin is used to create the vaginal canal.
➔Zero-depth or shallow depth vaginoplasty: This procedure creates external female genitalia but results in a very shallow canal that is for aesthetic purposes and not for penetrative sex.
➔Peritoneal flap vaginoplasty: Uses a piece of tissue from the peritoneum to form the vaginal canal.
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