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...]
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...]
Vaginoplasty: “What Will Others Think?”
Let's face it, this is the question that a lot of ladies have when contemplating a vaginoplasty: "What will others think?" There is so much negativity being spewed forth about this operation that a lot of people are made to feel dirty-or even guilty-for having the procedure done. You know what I tell them? WHO CARES?! … [Read more...]
Pampering the Vaginoplasty Patient
It's infuriating, but a lot of people heap needless guilt on a woman seeking a vaginoplasty, as though she's attacking another person rather than taking control of her own body. As a result, when many women see a surgeon about a vaginoplasty, this guilt brings a lot of stress. That's why I'm a complete believer in doing everything necessary for the patient before the procedure to make her feel relaxed and confident … [Read more...]
Take Advantage of the Internet
One of the best things about the coming-of-age of vaginoplasty and labiaplasty is that it takes place pretty much concurrent with the explosive growth of the Internet. This is nice because it makes it so much easier to find out information about the procedures. But only for those who will take advantage of it. Let me encourage you to make full use of online services if you're considering vaginoplasty, labiaplasty … [Read more...]
Vitamins and Your Surgery
Two issues many patients want to discuss with their plastic surgeon both concern the post-surgery period. They are bruising and the healing of the incisions where the surgery took place. When the patient returns for a check-up many ask what they can do to reduce the scar tissue thickness. Truthfully, the best way of dealing with such problems is to prepare yourself before surgery-and then again after it. One … [Read more...]
Recession-Time Plastic Surgeries Bouncing Back
Without question, the terrible economy has taken a bite out of the plastic-surgery profession. A study by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons showed that in 2008, cosmetic surgeries in the United States were down 9 percent from 2007-at $11.8 billion, to be exact. … [Read more...]
Loans for Your Labiaplasty or Vaginoplasty
With each passing month, it seems that labiaplasty and vaginoplasty get more and more popular. Unfortunately, because these are considered elective surgeries, it's difficult to get an insurance company to cover them. That means women opting for one of the procedures often must look elsewhere for the money to have the procedure done. So about this idea: a cosmetic-surgery loan. Believe it or not, this is a … [Read more...]
Vaginoplasty: NOT Genital Mutilation
It's venting time: One of the things that perturbs me is the repeated attempt by critics of vaginoplasty to lump it in with genital mutilation that goes on in a lot of a third-world countries. It's nothing new that there are critics to this reconstructive procedure. After all, many people are squeamish about talking about female genitalia-much less, discussing the idea of modifying them for the woman's comfort. … [Read more...]
