Perineoplasty/Perinealplasty
Perineoplasty is the surgical procedure that restores a torn perineal muscle, which can make the vaginal opening wider than normal, also known as Gaping Introitus, Episiotomy Damage, and Perineum Damage.
The visible area between the vagina and the rectum is called the perineum. This is the region where episiotomies are cut and where tears during childbirth are most common.
- Figure 1. The Perineum
- Perineoplasty (or Perineorrhaphy)/ Perinealplasty aims to make this region appear normal by excising excess skin, loose skin tags, and suturing the underlying muscles or the perineal body closer together to give a more snug feeling in the introitus or vaginal opening.
- It is a more superficial procedure that does not tighten the entire depth of the vaginal canal.
- Performing a perineoplasty will not give the vaginal tightness deeper into the vagina. Perineoplasty surgery does not go deep into the vagina but intends to repair the damage of childbirth or tearing right at the opening of the vagina.
Figure 2. Third Degree Laceration of the Perineum
Figure 3. gaping introitus
Figure 4. After perineoplasty
- This procedure is performed in the Operating Room under General anesthesia/IV sedation by our board-certified anesthesiologist.
Note and Precaution:
- All Aesthetic Vaginal Surgeries are performed in our Operating Room under Intravenous (IV) sedation by our board-certified anesthesiologist.
- Aesthetic vaginal cosmetic surgery is one of the most complex and meticulous cosmetic surgeries that is performed today. It requires extreme precision and accuracy to achieve optimum results.
- Most plastic surgeons have little or no experience with this type of cosmetic surgery, so patients need to be aware of their surgeon?s training and experience.
Further Reading: Frequently Asked Questions About Perineoplasty
