Vaginal Tightening Surgery; Benefits on Sexuality

The effect of vaginal tightening surgeries on sexuality is among the frequently asked questions. Vaginal tightening surgeries are mostly indicated to eliminate decreased sexual pleasure and numbness over the years in both spouses. Vaginal tightening surgeries can overcome vaginal enlargement and sagging problems that have occurred over the years. In this section, you will find answers to questions such as "How does vaginal tightening surgery affect sexuality, in which department are these surgeries performed, does it increase sexual pleasure in male partners, and what are the fees?"

Aims in vaginal tightening surgeries

Vaginal tightening surgeries aim to increase the pleasure in sexual intercourse for both men and women by increasing the mechanical effect during sexual intercourse. It also provides a secondary benefit by correcting the angulation of the postpartum vaginal axis. Disruption of the vaginal axis reduces the contact of the penis with the anterior vaginal wall, which is the most sensitive region of the vagina. The anterior vaginal wall is stimulated by the clitoris nerves and is considered the most sensitive area of ​​the vagina during sexual intercourse.

What are the effects of vaginal tightening surgeries on sexuality? Scientific Data

In a study that included 53 women whose vaginal diameter was reduced by 2/3 with surgical vaginal tightening, 66% of the patients reported that their sexual life was much better, 24% significantly better, and 10% had a slight change or no change in their sexual lives.

Goodman et al., in a large multicentric study of 258 women who underwent genital plastic surgery, including 47 vaginoplasty patients, concluded that vaginoplasty/perineoplasty operations increased sexual functions in the spouses.

Abedi et al., in their study, showed that 79 women who underwent vaginal tightening and perineoplasty had an overall increase in their FSFI (Female Sexual Function Index) scores. In another study involving 39 patients, it was observed that FSFI scores increased from 19.5 to 27.In the post-operative survey in this study, it was stated that 81.6% of the patients were delighted with the operation, 14.5% were satisfied, and 3.9% were not.

Do the vaginal tightening surgeries increase the sexual pleasure in male partner as well?

Yes, sure. After vaginal tightening surgeries, the pleasure of sexual intercourse increases in male partners as well. Especially the problems of male spouses, known as "lost penis syndrome", who express that they almost "fall into a void" during sexual intercourse and even have the inability to ejaculate due to lack of stimulation, can also be resolved.

Vaginoplasty is a gynecologic surgery!

Vaginoplasty surgeries are performed by gynecologist mostly.Such operations are within the scope of "reconstructive" surgeries, not aesthetic operations. Gynecologists are well-versed in the anatomy and physiology of this region.

Which genital plastic surgeries can be performed simultaneously with vaginoplasty?

Vaginoplasty, or vaginal tightening operations, can be performed simultaneously with labiaplasty, labia majora augmentation via fat transfer, genital bleaching, and genital PRP applications. On the other hand, in patients who have vaginal relaxation but have urinary incontinence without signs of pelvic organ prolapse, vaginal laser rejuvenation can be performed on the anterior vaginal wall simultaneously with surgical narrowing of the posterior vaginal wall. Most such combined attempts yield highly successful results.

Can sexual treatments be applied after vaginal tightening?

Yes. In some of the patients who come to the gynecologist's offices with the complaint of vagina enlargement, insensitivity, different marital problems such as separation from the spouse, cheating, divorce process other than sexual problems can also be observed. These couples can be given sexual therapy and even marriage therapy when necessary.

How much can a vagina be narrowed with a vaginoplasty procedure?

The narrowing of the vagina completely, along its length, with surgical operations is called “complete vaginal tightening”. Complete vaginal tightening surgeries are performed in our clinic. In this way, a vagina with the width of 3 fingers or 4 fingers can be narrowed to the width of 2 fingers, which is the size of the penis.

Are vaginal tightening surgeries expensive?

Vaginal tightening surgeries are performed once, and the results are permanent. When done with the proper technique, excellent results are obtained for both herself and her spouse. Considering the price/benefit, we can say that these operations are not expensive.

Vaginal tightening surgery in Turkey

Health tourism is one of the oldest types of tourism in the world since ancient Greece. The patients have sought healing in distant places and still continue to seek for it. Turkey is one of the most popular destinations of health tourism in the world, which offers cost advantage, opportunity to travel and quality technological infrastructure. Vaginal tightening surgery in Turkey has also presents too many advantages in terms of prices, high quality of facilities, and highly experienced doctors.