Cosmetic Gynaecology
Cosmetic Gynaecology is one of our fastest growing surgical procedures, with women increasingly realising that they don’t have to simply accept something that’s making them unhappy. We meet women every day who have either always been unhappy with their vagina or have become unhappy due to natural changes from childbirth, ageing or weight loss.
Also known as Vaginal Reshaping & Tightening Surgery and Vaginoplasty, our specialist Gynaecological Surgeons can perform surgery on the outer areas of the genitalia - the pubis mound and Labia Minora - and on the inside if the surgeon is tightening the area. Women can also change the way their Labia and surrounding vaginal tissue look with the help of Vaginoplasty, significantly reducing embarrassment or discomfort.
Vaginoplasty (Vaginal Reshaping & Tightening)
Cosmetic Gynaecology, especially Vaginal Tightening & Reshaping (Vaginoplasty), a.k.a. 'Designer Vagina' surgery, has become increasingly popular over the last few years, particularly with new mums as the vaginal muscles can be left loose and weak after child birth.
Some women experience specific problems, such as lack of sensation and satisfaction during intercourse. The Vaginal Tightening and Refashioning procedure improves the way your vagina looks, feels and functions; and can have dramatic results in terms of restoring your confidence and self-esteem.
Vaginoplasty can also be performed alongside a number of other procedures, such as a Labiaplasty.
Labiaplasty (Labial Reduction)
A Labiaplasty (often known as Labial Reduction surgery) is a surgical procedure that aims to correct labial hypertrophy by reshaping and reducing the Labia Minora/Majora, the inner and outer of the ‘lips’ that surround the opening of the vagina.
Women can have Cosmetic Gynaecology to change the way their labia and surrounding vaginal tissue look with the help of Vaginoplasty. If you are unhappy with the appearance of your genitalia, or if it is causing you embarrassment or discomfort, book in for a consultation with one of our experienced nurses or surgeons to see how this surgery could help you regain your body confidence.
Clitoral Hoodoplasty
The clitoral hood, or prepuce, is the tissue that naturally drapes and conceals the clitoris to protect against over-stimulation. This sheath naturally retracts during sexual intercourse leaving the clitoris exposed. However some women with excess prepuce find they cannot climax as the surplus tissue limits stimulation.
Hoodectomy or Hoodoplasty removes the excess tissue allowing the clitoris to become more easily exposed enabling women to experience improved sexual sensitivity.
Fourchette (frenulum of Labia Minora) Reconstruction
During childbirth the Fourchette may be torn; to limit damage to the woman's body the midwife may perform an Episiotomy, deliberately cutting from the Fourchette and continuing back along the perineum toward the anus. The incision can, on occasion over-repair itself leaving a raised area within the vagina that can become sore and cause pain during intercourse.
Fourchette Reconstruction, or Refashioning, is a procedure that removes the rigid scar tissue enabling you to be more comfortable with your body.
Perineal Refashioning
Perineal Refashioning is a procedure to improve the appearance and the muscle tone of the perineum area which has been damaged by an Episiotomy or tear during childbirth. Excess scar tissue is excised, and the perineal body reconstructed, thereby restoring the appearance of the vulva, and the tone at the Fourchette.
Meet our expert consultant
Isaac Manyonda is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at St George’s University of London and Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
In 1982 Professor Manyonda qualified as a Doctor after completing his medical studies at St. George’s Hospital Medical School, University of London and has since had 25 years of experience at consultant level.
He has undertaken ground breaking Obstetrical and Gynaecological research, much of which has been published in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. He has also written books and contributed to chapters in books in this subject area. His current clinical interests are cosmetic gynaecology, the menopause, recurrent miscarriage and complex gynaecological surgery especially involving fibroids. He is also an accomplished Keyhole Surgeon.
During his free time, Professor Manyonda enjoys reading, especially Russian literature and is also a keen football player.
Professor Manyonda will be performing the following procedures for The Harley Medical Group:
- Labial Reduction
- Vaginal Tightening
- Hoodectomy
- Vulval Puffing
Cosmetic Gynaecology Prices
| Cosmetic Gynaecology | Prices start from |
|---|---|
| Hoodoplasty | £5,175 |
| Labial Reduction | £5,400 |
| Vaginal Tightening | £5,750 |
All prices quoted are complete, there are no hidden extra costs.
Hannah had Vaginal Tightening with The Harley Medical Group
“Strangely it doesn’t seem like such a taboo subject to me anymore, now I tell all the mums so they know they’re not alone!”
After having two healthy sized children Hannah noticed that her vagina wasn’t as it used to be before the birth of her girls. She became self-conscious and this in turn started to affect her physical and then emotional relationship with her partner. Increasingly Hannah started to feel there was no-one she could really talk to about such a sensitive matter, how could she bring it up and would they understand?
“It wasn’t something I could talk to the other mums about over coffee and friends who aren’t mums certainly didn’t want to hear about it over a glass of wine! I thought it was something I would just have to get over, which was easier said than done”
Hannah visited her local Harley Medical clinic with the thought of getting Laser Hair Removal, but felt so comfortable with her nurse counsellor she started opening up about other things that were bothering her.
“Lisa made me feel so at ease that I felt I could talk to her about anything from the treatment I was getting that afternoon to the thing that was really bothering me. She was a nurse after all, was there really anything I could tell a nurse that she hadn’t heard before? Lisa listened to me and understood where I was coming from, I finally felt that I wasn’t abnormal, many women feel this way but no-one wants to talk about it”
After meeting with The Harley Medical Group’s specialist Gynaecological surgeon, Hannah knew going ahead with Cosmetic Gynaecology to tighten her vagina was the right decision, and is one that she looks back on without any regrets.