Understanding the History of Vaginoplasty

Cosmetic procedures have been around for a long time now. Because of this, there have been many opportunities for the procedures to be tweaked and perfected to give the best, most lasting results possible. With all of the new advancements in science and medicine each year, these procedures, especially cosmetic gynecology procedures such as vaginoplasty, are improving. From the very first procedure done until now, many advancements have been made, and doctors worldwide can now bring these advancements to you in terms of better service and treatment, less downtime and recovery, and a lower risk of side effects and complications. That being said, the history of these procedures, as well as the knowledge of what goes into them and how to improve them, is vital to the growth of the cosmetic surgery industry.

What is a Vaginoplasty?

A vaginoplasty is a procedure that is also known as vaginal rejuvenation. This procedure is popular among women hoping for increased sexual satisfaction, to change the look and feel of the vagina, or to regain a youthful look and feel the vagina. This procedure is one of the most popular cosmetic gynecology procedures on offer, with many women choosing to undergo the procedure each year. Not only is it an ideal treatment for lack of sexual satisfaction and vaginal laxity, but it can also be used to help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and treat stress urinary incontinence, which can occur due to childbirth, hormones, weight, and age.

The Birth of the Vaginoplasty

The vaginoplasty has been refined over the years but has been around for quite some time. The procedure was originally invented in 1919 in Berlin, where it was used to treat patients who had difficulty coming to terms with their gender. This procedure helped many women who felt that they were born in the wrong body or as the wrong gender, as it was originally known as a gender-affirming surgery that was intended to stop the high suicide rate among women who did not believe themselves to be female.

Vaginoplasty in the Early Years

While this procedure was not originally developed to help questioning or transgender individuals, it became used for that purpose later on. In the 1950s, this became a reality. Christine Jorgensen, a Danish-American transgender woman, underwent this gender-affirming procedure that she spoke highly of and praised. Christine finally was able to undergo a procedure that would give her the body that she should have been born with and was able to become the gender she was meant to be at birth. Over time, vaginoplasty was used to help more and more individuals with their identity struggles, allowing them to embrace the gender they were meant to be. This was a major life-changing treatment for those selected to undergo the procedure.

Vaginoplasty Today

Today, the vaginoplasty procedure is used not only as a gender-affirming surgical procedure but it is also used for other purposes, such as tightening up the vaginal opening after the birth of children. Because of the improvements made and the expanse of developments in the procedure, it has gained more and more popularity over the years, with women looking to improve their lives in the bedroom and out.

The Vaginoplasty Procedure: Then Vs. Now

When the vaginoplasty procedure was first invented, it was a truly intensive surgical procedure that involved many tools, incisions, anesthesia, etc. These days the procedure has been modernized and is often done through the use of local anesthetic, as well as a CO2 laser, which cuts down on the risk of infection, recovery time, and complications. In fact, most women who have a vaginoplasty are up and back on their regular routines within a few days to weeks. It is no longer a major surgical procedure that is limiting, risky, or cost-prohibitive.

If you would like to learn more about the vaginoplasty procedure or to schedule a consultation, call the office of Dr. Ghozland today at 310-393-9359, and we will be happy to get you scheduled!