Frequently asked questions about vaginal tightening surgery for women

1. When is vaginal tightening surgery necessary? For patients with moderate to severe vaginal laxity with pelvic floor dysfunction, such as stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, vaginal tightening surgery can be performed to tighten the vagina. 2. Can an in-person consultation and vaginal tightening surgery be performed on the same day? No, it is not possible. It is necessary to decide the treatment plan based on the results of the physical examination and to complete the relevant preoperative tests before the surgery can be scheduled. 3. Is the vaginal tightening surgery performed under local or general anesthesia? Do I need to be hospitalized? How long does the surgery take? Vaginal tightening can be performed under local or general anesthesia, the exact type of anesthesia will be decided after the doctor’s consultation. The procedure usually takes 1-3 days in hospital and takes about 2 hours. 4. Do I need to remove the stitches after the vaginal tightening surgery? Does it hurt to remove the stitches? Vaginal rejuvenation surgery is performed with absorbable sutures, so the sutures can be removed without removing. Patients who are able to do so are advised to follow up and remove the stitches about 10 days after the surgery. 5. Will there be any scars after vaginal tightening surgery? No scars are usually left after the surgery. 6. How long can I take a shower after vaginal tightening surgery? You can take a short shower on the third day after the vaginal tightening surgery, but you need to dry the wound after the shower. 7. What is the usual discomfort after vaginal tightening surgery? How long does it take to return to normal? After vaginal tightening surgery, you may experience lower abdominal swelling, perianal pain, a small amount of vaginal bleeding, and some patients may have difficulty urinating. It takes about two weeks to recover and 3-6 months to fully recover. 8. How long can I have intercourse after vaginal tightening surgery? Generally, you can have intercourse 2 months after surgery. 9. At what age can patients undergo vaginal tightening? Vaginal tightening surgery can be performed at any age after adulthood. 10. How long before and after menstruation is suitable for vaginal tightening surgery? The best time for surgery is from 3 days after menstruation to 10 days before the next menstruation. 11.What tests do I need to undergo before vaginal tightening surgery? I am a foreign patient, can I bring the report with me? The examination for vaginal tightening surgery mainly includes gynecological examination (white belt routine, TCT, HPV) and general physical examination before anesthesia (including blood RT, PT, APTT, HV, RPR, liver and kidney function, chest X-ray, ECG, etc.). For out-of-town patients, you can have TCT and HPV examination at local tertiary care hospital and bring the examination results within 1 month to the clinic to save the waiting time for surgery. 12. Are there any risks associated with vaginal tightening surgery? There are risks associated with any surgery, such as wound infection, post-operative bleeding, hematoma formation, delayed wound healing, etc. However, choosing a regular hospital and an experienced surgeon can maximize the risk avoidance and get satisfactory results.