Cosmetic Vaginal Surgery

In 2007, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), of which Dr. Flisser is a Fellow, issued a Committee Opinion about these increasingly popular surgeries.

ACOG noted they are often marketed “as ways to enhance appearance or sexual gratification.”
ACOG identified medically indicated reasons for surgery, such as:

treatment for labial hypertrophy or asymmetrical labial growth, and
reversal or repair of female genital cutting

ACOG stated, “vaginal rejuvenation, designer vaginoplasty, revirgination, and G-spot amplification...are not medically indicated, and the safety and effectiveness of these procedures have not been documented.”*

Dr. Flisser agrees with ACOG’s position and believes that women who are seeking
vaginal or labial reconstructive procedures should have all the information
about the risks, benefits, and alternatives to these surgeries.

Under certain circumstances, these surgeries may be appropriate, but such procedures also carry risks: infection, altered sensation, dyspareunia (pain with intercourse) adhesions, and scarring.

Be sure to choose a surgeon
who is aware of these risks, and
who is honest and direct in informing you about them.

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* ACOG Committee Opinion #378-September 2007