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Frequently Asked Questions |
In the following section
we will address some of the most frequently asked questions The
Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Center of The Caribbean receives either
by e-mail or patient/physician telephone conversations. We also
offer and encourage you to have a complimentary telephone
conversation with our gynecologic surgeon to address your issues and
discuss our procedures. You can arrange a telephone conversation by
scheduling one with our receptionist by calling (809) 687-7667 or you can make a request via e-mail. Simple provide your telephone
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Our policy is to return your
call or e-mail the day it is received. We also have an exceptional self
help group of woman who have had surgical procedures with our Center who
would be more than happy to share there experience with you. Our
receptionist can arrange this upon request.
We have continuously updated
our website in order to provide you with a comprehensive and user
friendly site that educates, describes, and explains our patient
services.
Our goal is to provide
women with knowledge, choice, and alternatives.
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Q. I am interested in
having the procedure, can you explain more about it.
A. Because we offer numerous
services it is hard to respond to a general question such as this. We
have made every attempt to have a comprehensive, descriptive site with
visual aids to assist you in identifying and determining your concerns
and interest.
Q. I have had a child or a
number of children and since, things just aren't the same vaginally. My
vagina isn't like it was before I had children. Sex just isn't as
gratifying as before. For me, having children resulted in vaginal
enlargement, with loose, weak, vaginal muscles. My vaginal muscle tone
is poor and the support outside the vagina at the bottom is poor also. I
performed Kegals until I was blue in the face and they didn't help me at
all.
I didn't know about this procedure. But I am happy to know that
something can be done. Please explain to me how Laser Vaginal
Rejuvenation can correct my problems and enhance sexual gratification.
A. Many woman have your exact
same problem, share your self conscious concerns, and desire to enhance
sexual gratification. Women are very concerned about their sexual
health, sexual gratification, and procedures to enhance sexual
gratification.
Laser vaginal rejuvenation for the enhancement of sexual gratification
is a modification of a standard gynecologic surgical procedure. The
laser is used to perform, precise, aesthetic surgical incisions. The
techniques that we have developed result in a relatively bloodless
procedure performed on an outpatient basis. In brief we will tighten the
vaginal muscles and support tissues, as well as reduce redundant vaginal
mucosa (relaxed vaginal lining). The procedure will enhance vaginal
muscle, tone, strength, and control. It will effectively decrease the
internal and outer (introitus) vaginal diameters, as well as build up
the perineal body (the area immediately outside the vaginal and above
the anus. According to Masters and Johnson, sexual gratification for the
female is directly related to the amount of frictional forces generated.
We can accomplish this. The procedure can also provide an aesthetic
enhancement of the external vaginal structures, resulting in a more
youthful look.
As with all of our surgical procedures you are an integral part of the
team and we listen to you and abide by your wishes. In this procedure
the woman determines how tight she wants to be. In our survey: Guess
what 100% of the women said!
Q. I have had several children.
I have vaginal relaxation and I also loose urine when I laugh, caugh,
sneeze, or excercise. This problem has really impacted on my life, it is
socially embarrising and hygenically unacceptable. Can I correct my
urinary problem and enhance sexual gratification all at once?
A. Your urinary problem is call
stress urinary incontinence. It is caused by the vaginal relaxation of
the top part of the vaginal wall. Laser vaginal rejuvenation can correct
your problem with stress urinary incontinence and enhance sexual
gratification all at the same time.
Q. How long does laser vaginal
rejuvenation take?
A. The surgical time depends on
the extent of the procedure. In general the procedure takes about one
hour.
Q. I have vaginal relaxation of
the bottom floor of the vaginal and the perineal body. Can I have laser
vaginal rejuvenation?
A. In this case we only need to
repair the lower floor of the vagina and the perineal body (area
immediately outside of the vagina). Usually in this case vaginal
relaxation is less extensive. Laser vaginal rejuvenation will also
enhance sexual gratification.
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Q. I haven't had any
children but I have some vaginal relaxation and I would like to enhance
vaginal muscle tone and strength as well as decrease the vaginal
diameter. Can I have the procedure?
A. Depending on your
circumstances you can be a candidate for the laser vaginal rejuvenation.
Such procedures primarily involve the bottom part of the vagina and the
perineal body.
Q. What types of anesthesia are
available?
A. You can be provided with
your choice of anesthesia by our board certified anesthesiologist.
(local, nerve block, epidural, spinal, IV sedation, general). Some types
of anesthesia are procedure dependant.
Q. When can I resume sex
after laser vaginal rejuvenation?
A. We ask that you abstain from
sexual intercourse for 6 weeks. Oral sex maybe resume much earlier.
Q. When can I return to work
after laser vaginal rejuvenation?
A. In general returning to work
is dependant on the type of work you do. Most patients can return within
5 to 7 days.
Q. I am from out of town. How
long do I have to remain in Santo Domingo after laser vaginal
rejuvenation?
A. You can return home in 4
days.
Q. How much discomfort
will I have after laser vaginal rejuvenation?
A. With our technique of
submucossal tumescence, pudendal block with long acting local
anesthetic, you will be pain free for the first 18 to 24 hours. After
this patients reprot mild to moderate discomfort which can be controlled
by analgesics and cold packs to the area.
Q. How much does laser vaginal
rejuvenation cost?
A. Fees are all inclusive of
the surgical center, anesthesiologist, surgical assistant, surgeon, and
follow-up. The initial consult is complimentary. The fees depend on the
type of the procedure and the extent. A fee range can be provided once
we know your particular needs.
Q. What are the surgical risk
for laser vaginal rejuvenation?
A. 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 risk 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
exceptionally rare and in 16 years of our surgical experience we have
not encountered any of these complications. With any surgery one can
encounter scarring. Over correction can potentially result in painful
sex. Although rare there are anesthetic risk also depending on the type
of anesthesia.
Q. Can laser vaginal
rejuvenation be combined with designer laser vaginoplasty?
A. Laser vaginal rejuvenation
can be combined with designer laser vaginoplasty such as laser reduction
labioplasty.
Q. Can laser vaginal
rejuvenation or designer laser vaginoplasty be combined with other
cosmetic surgical procedures?
A. Yes, our team of board
certified gynecologist and plastic and reconstructive surgeons can
combine laser vaginal rejuvenation or designer laser vaginoplasty with
most conmetic surgical procedures such as breast, nose, eye, or tummy
tuck surgery.
Q. My inner vaginal lips
(labia minora) are too long. Can I have them reduced?
A. The labia minora can be
aesthetically sculptured to your specifications with laser reduction
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