Archive for June, 2009
Vaginoplasty: “What Will Others Think?”
Date posted: June 24, 2009 by Helen Colen MDLet’s face it, this is the question that a lot of ladies have when contemplating a vaginoplasty: “What will others think?” There is so much negativity being spewed forth about this operation that a lot of people are made to feel dirty-or even guilty-for having the procedure done. You know what I tell them? WHO CARES?! (more…)
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Tags: Vaginaplasty, vaginoplasty
Sexual Reassignment Surgery Core Procedures
Date posted: June 22, 2009 by Helen Colen MDI talked some earlier about the things that come just before someone gets an SRS (sexual reassignment surgery). Now let’s talk about the two core procedures involved: vaginoplasty and labiaplasty. While SRS is certainly not the only reason for getting either of these operations, it is by no means an insignificant one. For the SRS patient, the vaginoplasty and labiaplasty are performed at two separate times-first the vaginoplasty and then the labiaplasty some time later. (more…)
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Introduction to Sexual Reassignment Surgery
Date posted: June 20, 2009 by Helen Colen MDIn my writings about labiaplasty and vaginoplasty, I tend to focus on the physical and emotional benefits that the procedures bring. However, there is one purpose for the procedures that pops up fairly regularly that, regardless of how sensitive or controversial, should be discussed: sexual reassignment surgery. Almost anyone who feels the biological need to change from a male to a female will need to receive a labiaplasty and / or vaginoplasty as part of this transformation. (more…)
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The New Trend of ‘Mommy Makeovers’
Date posted: June 16, 2009 by Helen Colen MDIf you haven’t heard the phrase yet, you will soon: The “Mommy Makeover” is all the rage these days among middle-age women who have had their share of children and are ready to call it quits with the whole thing reproductive thing. A mommy makeover simply refers to getting several procedures done to help restore a mom’s body back to the shape it was in before she had her first child. (more…)
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Pampering the Vaginoplasty Patient
Date posted: June 12, 2009 by Helen Colen MDIt’s infuriating, but a lot of people heap needless guilt on a woman seeking a vaginoplasty, as though she’s attacking another person rather than taking control of her own body. As a result, when many women see a surgeon about a vaginoplasty, this guilt brings a lot of stress. That’s why I’m a complete believer in doing everything necessary for the patient before the procedure to make her feel relaxed and confident about herself. It’s essential that we provide these patients with a friendly, warm environment where they can feel okay about sharing their concerns with us. (more…)
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Take Advantage of the Internet
Date posted: June 8, 2009 by Helen Colen MDOne of the best things about the coming-of-age of vaginoplasty and labiaplasty is that it takes place pretty much concurrent with the explosive growth of the Internet. This is nice because it makes it so much easier to find out information about the procedures. But only for those who will take advantage of it. Let me encourage you to make full use of online services if you’re considering vaginoplasty, labiaplasty or any other plastic surgery. (more…)
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Tags: vaginal surgery, Vaginaplasty, vaginoplasty
Smart Woman’s Guide to Plastic Surgery
Date posted: June 5, 2009 by Helen Colen MDI’ve been asked in the past about good books to read to study up on the whole area of plastic surgery. I don’t do a lot of reviews here, but I would like to mention one book that has been acclaimed by both lay-readers and those in the medical field. It is The Smart Woman’s Guide to Plastic Surgery. (more…)
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