Those who practice in the field of vaginoplasty deal with a couple types of patients: Those who require the procedure as part of a male to female gender change and those who simply want a restoration of their vagina. So let's talk about who benefits from vaginal restoration surgery--and whether you might be one of those people. … [Read more...]
The Labiaplasty / Vaginoplasty Stereotypes
I'm always amazed by people who presume to tell me who my patients--those seeking a labiaplasty and / or vaginoplasty--are. Too many people buy into the stereotypes, I'm guessing because they want to trivialize these plastic surgery procedures as something silly, demeaning, even dangerous. So what are the stereotypes that people hold of labiaplasty / vaginoplasty patients? … [Read more...]
Good Tax News for Vaginoplasty Patients
The tax news just keeps getting better in the world of plastic surgery, especially for vaginoplasty patients. You’ll remember that just a year ago, there was a rumor that as part of the new proposed healthcare overhaul, Congress would try to pay for part of it with a tax on plastic-surgery procedures. This would have affected nearly all plastic-surgery procedures--certainly any that were deemed more cosmetic in … [Read more...]
Recommending Labiaplasty / Vaginoplasty for Others?
For those of you who have already had a labiaplasty or vaginoplasty, was it something you'd recommend to others? Then why don't you? Few areas of plastic surgery seem to be as "hush-hush" as those which concern the woman's genitalia, and yet this is an area where a woman needs to know the feelings and experiences of others. There are four ways you should consider making your recommendation known to other potential … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Vaginoplasty
If you watch TV any at all, you know that a couple of formerly-taboo subjects are now discussed openly, especially on commercials. Both are sex-related: One is the male erection (thanks to Viagra and related ads) and the other is condoms (because of--well, condom ads). And yet, when we approach a similar intimate subject but this time affecting women, the taboo seems very much still in place. I'm talking about the … [Read more...]
Advice to Men Regarding Labiaplasty
For obvious reasons, since I deal a lot with labiaplasty and vaginoplasty, I deal mostly with women. However, let me break with my normal patterns and speak with the men. That's right, I want to talk to the guys about that most-female of procedures, the labiaplasty. Specifically, let's discuss what you should do if you feel that a labiaplasty would be helpful to your spouse or sexual partner. There are a few steps … [Read more...]
The Cost of Your Vaginoplasty
One of the first questions that most women want to know about vaginoplasty before getting the procedure done is how much it's going to cost. Today I'll address some of the financial issues. … [Read more...]
Orgasm After Your Vaginoplasty
Quite naturally, I get a lot of questions about sex and orgasm, especially from women wondering what life will be like after their vaginoplasty operation. It's ironic that, because women often have this procedure done to enhance their sex lives, some actually report they have difficulty reaching an orgasm following the procedure. This is normally only the case in the weeks and months immediately following the … [Read more...]
Before You Commit to Vaginoplasty
In just a few years, vaginoplasty has become so common that it's almost not given a second thought when someone says they are considering it. Some patients request the procedure because they feel uncomfortably loose and lax. Others, hate the way all that extra tissue and folds look. … [Read more...]
Aging & Our Views of Beauty
My labiaplasty and vaginoplasty patients come in a surprising range of ages. I find it interesting talking to these patients and finding out what has motivated them to seek plastic surgery. And I also find it interesting to see how the answers differ according to age. In fact, this is largely because our views of beauty tend to change as we get older. This feeling is backed up by a survey's results which I … [Read more...]
