What is Vaginal Rejuvenation?

Vaginal rejuvenation can refer to a few different things. Labiaplasty is a procedure to remove excess skin to change the appearance of the labia or reduce discomfort from pinching during sex or exercise. This can be done in the office under local anesthesia without the need for sedation or general anesthesia. Vaginoplasty is a more involved surgical procedure done in the operating room. During vaginoplasty, muscles that have separated during childbirth or from aging or other trauma are repaired. This can be done between the vagina and the rectum, wich can improve sensations during sex. It can also between the vagina and bladder, which can help with urinary leakage.

Non-surgical optionsfor rejuvenation include PRP or Femtouch laser. PRP (platelet rich plasma) is a fluid rich in platelets obtained from drawing a patient’s own blood and processing it to concentrate the platelets, which contain a lot of growth factors. This can be injected near the clitoris and G spot to improve sensation or into the labia majora to plump and smooth the skin. There is surprisingly minimal discomfort during the injections and no formal downtime. Injections take about 30 minutes due to processing the platelets and should be done every 6 weeks for three treatments and then as needed to maintain results.

Femtouch is a CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser that is performed inside the vagina to stimulate collagen. It is excellent for improving vaginal moisture and reducing tissue atrophy (thinning) for post menopausal women. It is also useful for addressing urinary leakage. Treatment takes 15 minutes and is recommended every 6 weeks for 3 sessions, with follow up treatments as needed after that. No downtime is in place for exercise, but it’s recommended to avoid intercourse for 3-4 days.