Dr. Boris Volshteyn received his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia where he graduated Magna cum Laude. His surgical training in General and Plastic surgery was completed at the University of Missouri. He completed a year of clinical research and fellowship in Microsurgery and had an additional training in cosmetic surgery at MEETH, Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in New York City. He received an additional advanced training in mesotherapy in Paris, France under renown Dr. Jacquesce Coz and in cell therapy in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Undergoing Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery can be one of the most personal and private decisions a person can make. Yet, within the many procedures that we at Sierra Surgical Arts do to help people create better lives for themselves, some are even more private that others.
Women who are self-conscious and unhappy with the length or shape of their labia minora - the inner lips around the vaginal opening - may feel as if they have no one to talk to because the subject is so personal and private. They may keep their thoughts about their bodies to themselves, even while it makes them self-conscious in the bedroom and uncomfortable during many different physical activities such as bike riding or horseback riding.
Yet, Labial Reduction, also known as Labiaplasty and Labioplasty, is a routine procedure - hundreds of women get it done every year and the results are really amazing. It treats large labia as well as asymmetrical labia. Women who fretted about their predicament or who put it off for years usually wonder why they didn't do something about it sooner. It is an outpatient surgery that requires no overnight hospital stay and that heals relatively quickly with great results.
The Benefits Labial Reductions
Long labia can make a woman self-conscious about her body and can make some physical activities uncomfortable or even painful. By shortening the labia, discomfort and irritation can be greatly reduced if not completely eliminated. Women who before were self-conscious in the bedroom (some women avoid sex all together before the surgery because they are so self conscious) often feel relieved and have more sexual self-confidence. Labial Reductions can also make personal hygiene easier to maintain, as well as helping to simplify such activities as urinating and sexual intercourse.
About Labial Reduction Surgery
The surgery is usually performed on an out-patient basis using general or twilight anesthesia. Neither the clitoris nor the urethra is affected when the labia is made smaller. The labia will either be shortened or a small triangular-shaped wedge will be removed with the sides sutured together to form smaller skin folds. Retaining a natural shape along with all normal sensation is paramount. Self-dissolving sutures are used so you won't have to come in to have the stitches removed.
Risks and Complications
All surgeries come with some level of risk, such as inflammation and infection. Choosing an experienced, qualified surgeon as well as strictly following pre- and post-op instructions will help to minimize the level of risk and complications.
A Time to Heal
After the surgery you may feel a little sore for a couple of days, but both the swelling and discomfort will diminish within the first week. Ice packs can help to relieve swelling or bruising. You will need to wear an absorbent pad for the first week as well and keep to easy activities. You should wait to resume sexual activity and strenuous activity for six weeks. The body will continue to heal itself in the months to come and you will notice improvements throughout the first few months.
Vaginal Tightening
Both childbearing and normal aging can take their tolls on a woman's body, changing it in ways that can surprise the woman, leaving her wondering if she will ever be the same again. As technology advances, more and more often, that answer is yes. Not only can you closely return to your former body, in some cases, you can make it even better.
While extra body fat or tired breasts can be the most common things people may picture when they think of the post-birth or aging body, another area can really be affected, and that is the vagina.
The vagina, like any muscle, can become weak and lax. Kegel exercises are a good way to strengthen the vaginal walls, but unfortunately they do not work for everybody or work enough for everybody. For women who are disappointed in the looseness of their vagina or in their body's lack of response to Kegel exercises - or even for those women who want faster results, Vaginal Tightening or Vaginoplasty can be the answer.
Also known as the Designer Vagina, this procedure continues to get more and more media coverage and we can understand why: it is exciting to know that you can get a tighter, stronger vagina. Oftentimes this will not only improve sexual intercourse and pleasure, but can also improve other ailments such as leaking urine.
About Vaginal Tightening
Vaginal Tightening, or Vaginoplasty, is a surgical technique that strengthens the vaginal walls. Using both traditional methods as well as laser technology, Vaginal Tightening strengthens the muscles that line the vagina. This creates a tighter feeling during lovemaking.
It is typically performed on an out-patient basis and the procedure takes just a couple of hours to perform. While most people can return to their jobs within a few days, strenuous and sexual activity cannot resume for about two months after the surgery.
Am I a Candidate?
A good candidate for Vaginal Tightening would be a woman in good mental and physical health, who doesn't smoke or suffer from diabetes. The best way to find out if you are a candidate for Vaginal Tightening is to schedule an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Volshteyn. We understand that discretion and sensitivity are very important for procedures such as this. You will be treated with respect while your privacy is always upheld. Dr. Volshteyn can answer any questions that you have with the understanding that it may be a difficult subject for you to talk about. Your peace of mind is important to us.
And often, peace of mind is enhanced when a woman feels good about her body. When a woman feels confident in her body her entire life improves. We understand that making the decision to have any type of cosmetic or plastic surgery is a personal one, but the decision to enhance or improve part of your sexual being can be even more personal. Please let us know what questions or concerns that you have.
All decisions start with good information and we are happy to provide you with the information that you need to become your best self.
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