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Labiaplasty Information Lacking Online

labiaplasty informationThe internet can feel like a bottomless pit of information, so when I hear that there is a lack of information available online for any subject, I am shocked. To find out that researchers found that labiaplasty information, a specialty of mine, is lacking online, I am saddened.

In the past, you would have to seek out an expert to help you get informed on a certain subject. It could be a very tedious process. Now, more than ever though, social media and personal blogs are offering even more ways for individuals to find information. Not only is there more information available online, there are also more personal accounts. Finding information should be easy.

Researchers at the UCL Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute of Women’s Health, University College Hospital in London, England recently conducted a survey to assess online information that is available for those considering genital plastic surgery. They found that good information about these kinds of procedures is severely lacking.

These findings are very concerning to me. Many of my patients have sought my help because they were experiencing pain or discomfort on a daily basis. If they weren’t informed, they might not even know that labiaplasty could help rid them of their discomfort. I try hard to keep my patients informed both through my blog as well as in consultations. I hope that the information I share in my blog may also find its way to women looking for a solution to their problems

If anyone is considering genital cosmetic surgery, I would hope the information would be readily available for them online. I know that a more satisfactory experience is more likely when my patient is more in the know. I believe it is my responsibility as a plastic surgeon to educate my patients and protect their interests.  I want each of my patients to know what they’re getting themselves into before they come in for any prcedure.

Click HERE for more blog articles. Dr. Usha Rajagopal also offers extensive labiaplasty information.

 

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Gender Reassignment: Does Vaginoplasty Work for Male to Female Transformation?

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Are you a woman trapped in a man’s body? Are you tired of feeling like an outcast? You are not alone. There are countless people around the world who feel just like you. You don’t have to feel uncomfortable with your body or your gender any longer.

People suffering from the condition of gender dysphoria or gender identity disorder often feel like a prisoner in their own bodies. If this is how you feel, and are interested in undergoing surgery to remedy your problem, vaginoplasty can work for male to female gender reassignment.

What is Male to Female Sex Reassignment Surgery or Gender Reassignment?

  • a cosmetic procedure for transforming males to females both mentally and physically
  • a surgical reconstruction of genital organs
  • removing of the penis and testes
  • construction of a vagina (which can be done through vaginoplasty)

Are there risks involved?

  • many years ago, such sex reassignment procedures posed serious risks
  • nowadays success rates are much higher and health risks much lower
  • it is important that you seek out a surgeon with plenty of experience with this procedure
  • be sure to speak to your surgeon for details on any health risks you may encounter

To learn more, read the full article HERE.

If you are a man who have always feels trapped in your own body, it is possible to undergo male to female sex reassignment surgery. It can be the key that unlocks your new life.

For more information, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Usha Rajagopal, contact the San Francisco Plastic Surgery and Laser Center. With more than 20 years of experience, an artistic eye, and a women’s touch, we’ve  helped countless patients to look as beautiful on the outside, as they feel on the inside.

 

Usha Rajagopal, MD
sfcosmeticsurgery.com
Phone: (415) 392-3333

PROCEDURE PAGES:
CLICK HERE – Labiaplasty
CLICK HERE – Gender Reassignment Surgery

Vaginoplasty and Labiaplasty Recovery

labiaplasty recoveryHas childbirth changed how you view sex? Have the physical changes your body underwent made you embarrassed to engage in intercourse? Have you lost your sexual prowess? Is sex just plain uncomfortable for you now? This doesn’t have to be a permanent change. There are viable ways around this.

You’d be surprised at how many other women are going through the same thing as you. Childbirth can cause the muscles in the vagina to loosen, but this is an easily remedied problem. Vaginoplasty and labiaplasty are both great options to tighten your vagina and give you your sexual confidence and desire back.

About vaginoplasty and labiplasty

Every woman’s body is different and every women’s childbirth experience was different. Different people recover differently so the procedures needed will vary from patient to patient. The removal of excess vaginal tissue tissue and the tightening of the remaining tissue is known as vaginoplasty. Labiaplasty is different in that it mends the shape of the labia both by reducing its size and altering the structure of the vaginal tissue.

Vaginoplasty and Labiaplasty Recovery

There is a recovery time after both vaginoplasty and labiaplasty. Each patient is different, but for both procedures, expect a full recovery to take a number of weeks. Recovery time and results vary from person to person, but for the most part, I can inform you of what to expect after your procedure. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the vaginoplasty and labiaplasty recovery process:

  • Will I be in a lot of pain?
  • How long will I be in pain?
  • Will my plastic surgeon prescribe any pain killers or medications? 
  • How long should I wait before engaging in sexual intercourse?
  • Do I have to wait before using a tampon again?
  • What should I expect when I have to go to pee in the days after my surgery?
  • How long will I need to stay off my feet after my procedure?

To see the answers to these frequently asked questions see the Dr. Usha Rajagopal’s full article HERE.  We hope Dr. Usha’s answers will help you be prepared for your vaginoplasty or labiaplasty recovery.

To learn more about vaginal rejuvenation procedures such as, Femilift, Vaginoplasty, or Labiaplasty, give the San Francisco Plastic Surgery and Laser Center a call or send us an email to set up a consultation.

Remember, if you are having a vaginoplasty or labiaplasty procedure, be sure to speak with your doctor about your recovery process, and heed their advice.

Before, During & After Labiaplasty

after labiaplastyAre you considering a vaginal rejuvenation surgery? There are a number of different procedures with a number of different techniques that can be used, depending what the patient is looking for and how the doctor thinks is the best way to get those results. I believe that the best way for you to decide if vaginal rejuvenation is for you, and then move forward with chosing the right treatment, is to educate yourself. Know what results you are hoping for. Know what you are getting yourself into. Know what the risks are. And by all means, discuss all thses things with your surgeon.

Speaking of surgeons, finding the right surgeon is just as important if not more important than educating yourself. It is important that you find an experienced surgeon who you trust and are comfortable with.

Labiaplasty is a genital plastic surgery procedure. It’s purpose is to reduce the size of the labia minora. The goal is to have smaller inner lips than outer lips of the vulva.

Tips for Before Your Labiaplasty Procedure

  1. Schedule a consultation with you cosmetic surgeon.
  2. Don’t schedule your procedure unless you have been cleared by your family doctor.
  3. If you are a smoker, it is essential to quit at least 6 weeks before your procedure.
  4. The week before: Don’t take aspirin, ibuprofen or any other medication or supplement. These could possibly increase the risk of bleeding or bruising.
  5. 1 day before: Take any antibiotics your doctor may have prescribed to you.
  6. The morning of: Enjoy a nice long shower and cleanly shave your genital area.

During Your Procedure

  1. You will be given a local anesthetic to numb your pelvic area.
  2. A general anesthetic will be administered prior to your surgery.
  3. Your surgeon should mark the area to be removed.
  4. There are three labiaplasty options, depending on your case and your sergeon:

Amputation

Amputation is the most simplistic method. The inner lips will be cut down to a smaller size with either a scalpel or a laser.

Central Wedge Resection

This technique allows for the patient’s natural edge to remain enacted. A “wedge” of excess tissue is removed from the middle of the labia.

De-epithelialization

De-epithelialization also removes excess tissue from the middle of the labia. However, unlike central wedge resection, de-epithelialization removes the epithelial (or outer-most) layers of tissue on both sides of the labia, rather than all of it.

After Labiaplasty

All surgeries are different and each patient’s recovery is unique, but in general, the following can be expected:

  1. Most patients need 3-4 days to recover at home after labiaplasty.
  2. It is advised to take Tylenol or any pain medication given to you by your plastic surgeon as prescribed. This will help relieve any discomfort. DO NOT take aspirin or ibuprofen because they can increase bruising and bleeding.
  3. You can and should shower the day after labiaplasty.
  4. Cleaning the incision site with hydrogen peroxide and putting antibiotic ointment on daily will help the healing process.
  5. Your stitches should dissolve about 2 or 2 ½ weeks after labiaplasty.
  6. Any swelling or tenderness should disappear within 6 weeks.
  7. It takes between 6 months to a year before you will see the final results.

Read the full article HERE.

If you have further questions or want to schedule a consultation with Dr. Usha Rajagopal at the San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center, call us today! (415) 392-3333

Labiaplasty vs Vaginoplasty – What’s the Difference?

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There are several factors that can cause a woman’s vaginal muscles to loosen. Childbirth, especially in the case of multiple children, and aging are the primary culprits in the loosening of vaginal muscles.

Regardless of the reason, loosening of vaginal muscles can cause inflated or thick labia. Some women have large, distended labia from birth. Inflated or thick labia can lead to discomfort when partaking in outdoor activities such as cycling or horse riding. Your sex life can be negatively affected as well. Regardless of the cause, an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon could help alleviate your discomfort and restore tightness to your vagina.

The newest technologies make it possible for a plastic surgeons to restore some tightness to your vagina. Surgeons are currently using 2 techniques: vaginoplasty and labiaplasty. A layperson may use these terms interchangeably. The fact is that these two procedures focus on completely different areas of the vaginal anatomy and are therefore very different procedures. It’s important to know the difference between labiaplasty and vaginoplasty. See below of a quick explanation of the difference between the two procedures.

Vaginoplasty vs Labiaplasty

 

Vaginoplasty

Often referred to as vaginal rejuvenation. This procedure works to tighten the inner muscles of the vagina by fusing the stretched muscle located at its rear end, which shortens it. A surgeon then uses sutures for the muscles to pile up and narrow the cavity. Thus, cleaning up extra vaginal lining, and tightening the soft tissues around it.

Labiaplasty

This procedure focuses solely on the labia minora and majora. These are commonly known as the “vaginal lips”. Labiaplasty enhances the appearance of the outer genital organs or reducing labia discomfort by reshaping and shrinking the size of the labia. There are two methods for this procedure.

To learn more about both procedures; labiaplasty and vaginoplasty, or decide which procedure might be right for you click HERE. This article will cover all you need to know including cost and recovery time.

There’s no need to be nervous when considering a plastic surgery procedure, even on your most delicate of areas. Dr. Usah Rajagopal and her qualified, experienced staff at the San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center will take great care of you and lead through the entire process. Dr. Rajagopal has performed thousands successful procedures in her more than 20 years of experience.

Contact us with any questions you may have or to set up a consultation regarding a procedure.

Usha Rajagopal, MD
sfcosmeticsurgery.com
Phone: (415) 392-3333

PROCEDURE PAGES:
CLICK HERE – Labiaplasty
CLICK HERE – Vaginal Rejuvenation

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Everything you need to know about Vaginal Rejuvenation or Vagina Reconstruction Procedures

Years ago, nobody was admitting to having plastic surgery, let alone cosmetic treatments on private parts. But just as plastic surgery has become less taboo in our society, genital cosmetic surgery is also becoming more and more accepted. Although society is beginning to embrace plastic surgery of all types, including vagina reconstruction and rejuvenation, the subject still isn’t openly discussed.

Vaginoplasty is a well-known and commonly performed surgical procedure, yet it is still a subject most people know very little about. As the name implies, vaginoplasty is a form of vagina reconstruction or rejuvenation. It aims to tighten and tone any sagging skin around the vagina. It is commonly combined with labiaplasty for an even more complete vagina reconstruction. Labiaplasty is a totally different technique used to reshape the vaginal lips. Both of these procedures are performed both for aesthetic and practical reasons. Along with a number of other treatments aimed at getting your pre-baby body back, vaginoplasty and labiaplasty are both considered a mommy makeover procedure.

Why are “vagina reconstruction” and”mommy makeover” treatments still a no-no in conversation?

Mommy makeovers and vaginal rejuvenation surgeries are growing in popularity with each passing year, but for some reason they remain very taboo in conversation. Perhaps this is because they involve parts of the body that women are too self-conscious about to bring up. So while more women are going under the knife, they are staying hush-hush about their procedures. Maybe it’s because of the criticism vaginal reconstruction has met. In the past, surgeons have claimed the procedures are unnecessary and thus potentially unsafe. But these criticisms have been rebutted by numerous reputable surgeons with proof that the associated risks are minor and can be easily tackled. For whatever reason, I hope that women start to speak out about their positive experiences with mommy makeovers and that more women feel confident in their own choice to have such procedures performed on them.

To read more about Vaginoplasty – what to keep in mind, how much it costs, etc. read the full article HERE.

If you are considering vaginal rejuvenation, see links to some of our procedure pages below. You can also give The San Francisco Plastic Surgery and Laser Center a call at (415)392-3333 to set up a consultation.

 

vagina reconstructionUsha Rajagopal, MD
sfcosmeticsurgery.com
Phone: (415) 392-3333

PROCEDURE PAGES:
CLICK HERE – Labiaplasty
CLICK HERE – Vaginal Rejuvenation
CLICK HERE – Femilift

Corrective Labiaplasty – Labiaplasty Revisions

Corrective Labiaplasty Services for “Botched” Labiaplasty

corrective labiaplastyNothing is worse than a procedure gone bad. It took so much to get you to go through with the first procedure, and now you truly don’t know what to do. Can you trust another surgeon? Is having a second procedure just going to make matters worse? Should you try again, or should you just live with the “botched” results?

If this has happened to you, please don’t give up. If you ended up with undesirable results from a labiaplasty surgery, perhaps Dr. Usha Rajagopal can help. A trusted plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Usha offers corrective labiaplasty services at her clinic the San Francisco Plastic Surgery and Laser Center.

In recent years, I’m hearing of more and more cases of “botched” labiaplasty. Unfortunately it seems to be a growing trend. Perhaps the problem is that so many women are choosing an unreliable clinic or inexperienced surgeon to perform their labiaplasty. Whatever the reason, no woman should be forced to live with unhappy results. It is perfectly natural to be upset after  a “botched” labiaplasty. You went though a lot – physically, emotionally, and financially. An improperly done procedure could leave you with an irregularly shaped vagina or even severe scarring. Dr. Usha may be able to help you fix both your physical scars as well as the emotional scars left in the wake of the improperly performed labiaplasty.

To learn more about how corrective labiaplasty works read the FULL ARTICLE HERE

Usha Rajagopal, MD
sfcosmeticsurgery.com
Phone: (415) 392-3333

PROCEDURE PAGES:
CLICK HERE – Labiaplasty
CLICK HERE – Vaginal Rejuvenation
CLICK HERE – Femilift

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What You Need to Know About Labiaplasty

Are you considering labiaplasty? Do you have questions about labiaplasty and want to know more about what exactly this procedure entails? If so, perhaps this video can help answer some of your questions. Dr. Usha Rajagopal is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon based in San Francisco. With over 20 years of experience performing labiaplasty procedures, Dr. Usha believes any patient considering undergoing labiaplasty should be well informed about what one might expect before, during and after the procedure. She also shares some insight that her experience has taught her, like what most patient’s reason for wanting labiaplasty is.

Dr. Rajagopal discusses what patients should know about Labiaplasty

Remember, every patient is different, so exact methods, results and recovery times may vary.

For more information about labiaplasty or other vaginal rejuvenation procedures click HERE.

If you would like to discuss more about labiaplasty with Dr. Rajagopal in person, we can schedule a consultation for you. Just give the San Francisco Plastic Surgery and Laser Center a call at (415) 392-3333.

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Labiaplasty Methods: Trim Technique or Wedge Technique?

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Labiaplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure used for altering the inner labia and the outer labia (aka the labia minora and labia majora). It is also sometimes referred to as vaginal reduction or vaginal rejuvenation. There are two primary labiaplasty methods commonly used by cosmetic surgeons – the trim technique and the wedge technique.

Dr. Usha Rajagopal believes that any patient considering labiaplasty should do their research, get informed, and know exactly what they’re getting themselves into. Unfortunately, their is not a lot of good information about vaginal reduction or rejuvenation easily accessed on the internet, and even less talk about it in the media. In order to help keep women informed, Dr. Usha wrote an article discussing the different techniques used during labiaplasty.

Here are Dr. Usha’s bullet points on the 2 labiaplasty methods:

The Trim Method:

The trim technique is exactly what it sounds like: an approach whereby the excess tissue at the edges of the labia minora are cut away or “trimmed” to a more desirable shape and size. Within this technique, there are two options available: the classic trim technique (performed with traditional surgical instruments) and the laser labiaplasty technique.

The Wedge Technique:

What it is: The wedge technique involves removing a wedge-shaped section of tissue from the middle third of the labia and then stitching the top and bottom sections of the labia back together.

Dr. Usha goes in to much more detail about both of the primary labiaplasty techniques, including when to use which technique and the pros and cons of each technique. Read the full article HERE.

For more information about labiaplasty and other vaginal procedures click HERE.

If you want to discuss labiaplasty options with Dr. Usha Rajagopal in person, we can schedule a consultation for you. She can go over which of the labiaplasty methods would work best for you and your specific needs. Call us at the San Francisco Plastic Surgery and Laser Center today. (415) 392-3333

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Correctional Labiaplasty (Labiaplasty Revision)

Correctional Labiaplasty – How to Fix a Botched or Bad Labiaplasty

Labiaplasty, also commonly referred to as Vaginoplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to help restore the appearance of your vagina, increase vaginal tightness and help improve or maybe even eliminate unwanted discomfort in the vaginal area. Along with the developing trend of mommy makeovers, labiaplasty is growing more and more popular with each passing year. One might think that as the procedure becomes more popular there would be a decrease in botched outcomes, but unfortunately this isn’t true. Many people wanting to have the procedure done do not do the proper research before choosing their plastic surgeon. Perhaps in an attempt to save money, they go with a less experienced surgeon and end up with results that they simply aren’t happy with. The San Francisco Plastic Surgery and Laser Center wants you to know that you don’t have to live with your unwanted results – correctional labiaplasty is possible.

So what options are available to you when you aren’t happy with the results of your labiaplasty? Correctional labiaplasty is an option. But don’t make the same mistake twice. This time choose the right doctor. You want to be sure to go with a board certified and highly experienced surgeon for your correctional labiaplasty procedure.

Dr. Usha Rajagopal has more than 20 years of experience and specializes in such procedures as labiaplasty and correctional labiaplasty.

Read the full article to find out more about:

  • What can happen during a labiaplasty procedure that can cause an unwanted outcome?
  • How can she correct a “botched” labiaplasty procedure?
  • What is the recommended recovery time after labiaplasty surgery?

Usha Rajagopal, MDcorrectional labiaplasty
sfcosmeticsurgery.com
Phone: (415) 392-3333

For More About Labiplasty:

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