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Jenny007
4 years ago
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Is vaginoplasty considered a cosmetic surgery?

Can vaginoplasty help for medical conditions such as a low pelvic floor? I am suffering of you urinary incontinence. My tampon comes out, will this procedure help my condition?

Procedure: Aesthetic Genital Plastic Surgery
Location: Cranston, RI

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Nelson Castillo

A vaginoplasty can be covered by insurance but you will need to speak with your insurance carrier first to determine if they do.

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Karen Leong
ASPS Surgeon

You may be a candidate for pelvic sling surgery to support the pelvic floor and treat the incontinence. I would go see your ob gyn or a urogynecologist and have them evaluate.

Vaginoplasty typically tightens the introitus (opening) and narrows the canal but doesn't help the pelvic floor or incontinence.

Depending on how severe you are, you could also benefit from laser vaginal tightening such as Viveve to help those issues.

Insurance may or may not cover these procedures. You could speak with your insurance company before you go for consultation.

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Michael Streitmann
ASPS Surgeon

It sounds like you need to see an OBGYN to be evaluated. As far as your insurance, you would need to speak with your insurance company to see if its something that is covered. Best of luck.

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