WOMEN'S HEALTH

Cosmetic surgery has grown in popularity throughout the world; however, women remain hesitant to discuss their concerns about vaginal looseness, enlarged or irregular labia or loss of sexual satisfaction. Many women do not even realize there are surgical techniques to solve their problems.

Normal Vagina

After childbirth the vagina is stretched and does not return to its original size and shape. This condition, called vaginal relaxation, frequently leads to decreased feelings of friction and loss of sexual satisfaction by the patient.

Generally, the greater the number vaginal deliveries, the worse the condition becomes. Some women express concerns about decreased sensation and sexual satisfaction during intercourse.

It is easier to recognize vaginal relaxation when you start with an understanding of female normal anatomy. The vagina acts as a support system to the uterus, urethra and bladder.

The vagina is a fibromuscular tube or fascia covered with vaginal skin called mucosa. The fascia is responsible for the integrity and vaginal wall strength. This fascia is to muscles and ligaments of the pelvis.

To visualize this support structure, envision the fascia as a floor. The floor is covered with carpet, which is skin for this analogy. This skin gives no real assistance in support, it simply acts a covering.

Just like a floor, the fascia is a solid piece of material supporting anything that sits or stands upon it. The floor must be anchored to another structure to add greater strength and stability.  In a home, the floor is attached to the walls and foundation. Similarly the vagina is connected to ligaments and muscles for support. Vaginal childbirth impacts and weakens supports structures just as an earthquake shakes the integrity of walls in a house.

Vaginal Relaxation

Vaginal relaxation may be treated with an elective procedure called vaginal rejuvenation. I have spent the last three years pioneering a patent-pending method of incisionless Vaginal Rejuvenation as well as the GynePulse™ Vaginal Rejuvenation Laser, which tightens the vagina during a single surgical visit.

This very unique method is minimally invasive. Unlike laser rejuvenation techniques offered by non-specialists that remove and destroy tissue and use suture, my incisionless surgical method focuses on the preservation and enhancement of the vaginal nerves and tissues.

This vaginal rejuvenation procedure, known as GynePulse Laser Vaginoplasty, involves only a laser. There is no scalpel. There are no stitches or suturing.

This procedure removes adipose (fat) tissue from around the vagina, shrinks the stretched out supporting structures of the vagina that have been damaged from childbirth, aging, and or previous gynecology surgery and stimulates the growth of new supporting tissues.

The GynePulse laser energy is as precise as a fine paintbrush, creating a smaller, tighter, more youthful vagina with normal anatomic contours.

The goal of any good vaginal rejuvenation procedure should be to restore or create a normal vaginal anatomy. The normal vaginal shape is not that of a simple tube or cylinder. The natural shape is actually more conical with a gradual change increase in diameter.

The opening of the new Zipper Urogynecology Center building marks the delivery of new and exciting technology that is a true breakthrough in the field of urogynecology.

Dr. Ralph Zipper

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Ralph Zipper is a national leader in the field of urogynecology and vaginal surgery. Zipper Urogynecology Associates is one of the nation’s top centers for the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction, overactive bladder and urinary incontinence and vaginal rejuvenation. For details, please visit the newly launched educational web site www.Zipperurogyn.com or call 321-674-2114.

Dr. Marja Sprock is a fellowship-trained female urogynecologist with an outstanding national reputation. Jennifer Lang P.A.C. is one of the nation’s most experienced urogynecology PAs. Zipper Urogynecology Associates accepts most major insurances including Medicare and Health First. Call 321-674-2114 for an appointment or e-mail request to frontdesk@zipperurogyn.com

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