Vaginoplasty

Vaginoplasty includes major surgery to construct a vagina where one did not previously exist, as in the case of male-to-female gender reassignment surgery (GRS), as well as surgery to treat structural defects or to produce cosmetic changes. The new vagina is created using either a skin graft (generally from the penis and scrotum in GRS subjects, but skin from the abdomen, thigh, buttock or lining of the mouth can also be used) or a section of the colon. A clitoris is created using part of the glans or nerve tissue taken from the penis.

Approximately one week after the operation has been performed, the material used to pack the vaginal cavity is removed and you will be advised on how to regularly use your dilators to maintain the vaginal opening.