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The urinary problem is called known as stress urinary incontinence. It is caused
by the vaginal relaxation of the top part of the vaginal wall. Laser vaginal rejuvenation
(LVR) can correct your problem with stress urinary incontinence and enhance sexual
gratification all at the same time.
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The surgical time depends upon the extent of the procedure. In general, the procedure
takes about one hour.
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Procedures may be performed in outpatient clinics or in a hospital, depending upon
whether the center is State Licensed.
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In this case, the only repair may need to be the lower floor of the vagina and the
perineal body (area immediately outside of the vagina). In this situation, vaginal
relaxation may be less extensive. Laser vaginal rejuvenation will also enhance sexual
gratification.
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Depending upon circumstances, this may be an ideal candidate for laser vaginal
rejuvenation. Such procedures primarily involve the bottom part of the vagina and the
perineal body.
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The labia minora may be sculptured to specifications with laser reduction
labioplasty.
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A choice of anesthesia by a board certified anesthesiologist (local, nerve block,
epidural, spinal, IV sedation, general) should be available to you. Some types of
anesthesia are procedure dependent.
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It is requested that one abstain from intercourse for 6 weeks. Oral sex may be
resumed at 4-5 weeks post-op.
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In general, returning to work is dependent on the type of work done. Most patients
can return within 5 to 7 days.
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With techniques of submucossal tumescence, pudendal block, and local anesthetic,
one can be pain free for the first 18 to 24 hours. After this, patients report mild to
moderate discomfort which can be controlled by analgesics and cold packs to the area.
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Laser vaginal rejuvenation is a safe procedure with low risk. To put the risk in
perspective, pregnancy is associated with far more risk than any of these procedures.
Like any surgery the risks are hemorrhage and infection; these are less than 1%. If
one requires work on both the upper and lower vagina, then there is risk of injury to
the bladder and the rectum. This is very rare. With any surgery, one can encounter
scarring. Over-correction can potentially result in painful sex. Although rare there
are anesthetic risks also depending on the type of anesthesia.
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Laser vaginal rejuvenation can be combined with designer laser vaginoplasty
such as laser reduction labioplasty.
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Yes, it is possible for a certified gynecologist and plastic and reconstructive
surgeons to combine laser vaginal rejuvenation or designer laser vaginoplasty with most
conmetic surgical procedures such as breast, nose, eye, or tummy tuck surgery.
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