Vaginal Rejuvenation

Abstract

AbstractVaginal rejuvenation (VR) is a treatment modality for women which includes procedures aimed at enhancing vaginal aesthetics and functionality. The term may encompass several procedures that address the overall vulvovaginal appearance, and the term vulvovaginal rejuvenation (VVR) better describes the aim of these techniques. These can be surgical (e.g. vaginoplasty, labia minoraplasty, labia majoraplasty, clitoral hood reduction, clitoral unhooding, lipofilling, and hymen reconstruction) or nonsurgical (e.g. energy-based treatments, platelet-rich plasma and fillers) interventions. Ageing, menopause, pregnancy, obesity, and many other factors contribute to vulvovaginal laxity (VVL), changes which considerably affect a woman’s quality of life. VR therefore not only provides cosmetic enhancement but also improves functionality and has been known to positively impact self-esteem. Surgical procedures require a considerable amount of recovery time and may result in difficulties such as dyspareunia in a significant number of patients.With the growing need for VR, minimally invasive alternatives have emerged in recent years. Novel technology is permitting us to use minimally invasive methods of treating VVL and atrophy without the need for traditional surgery, and numerous studies have reported the gaining interest and popularity of these procedures amongst women.KeywordsVaginal rejuvenationNonsurgical vaginoplastyNonsurgical female genital rejuvenationVulvar and vaginal atrophy