American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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Nonsurgical Aesthetic Genital Procedures

Minimally Invasive Options

Nonsurgical aesthetic genital procedures can help to reverse changes in a woman’s genitalia that are caused by childbearing, hormonal changes and/or aging.

What questions should I ask my plastic surgeon about nonsurgical aesthetic genital procedures?

Use this checklist as a guide during your consultation for nonsurgical aesthetic genital procedures:

  • Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
  • Were you trained specifically in the field of plastic surgery?
  • How many years of plastic surgery training have you had?
  • Is the office-based surgical facility accredited by a nationally- or state-recognized accrediting agency, or is it state-licensed or Medicare-certified?
  • Am I a good candidate for nonsurgical aesthetic genital procedures?
  • What will be expected of me to get the best results?
  • Have you been specifically trained in this procedure?
  • Where and how will you perform my procedure?
  • What nonsurgical technique is recommended for me?
  • How long of a recovery period can I expect, and what kind of help will I need during my recovery?
  • What are the risks and complications associated with my procedure?
  • How are complications handled?
  • Will I experience any changes in sensitivity during sexual intercourse?
  • How long will I need to wait after the procedure to engage in sexual intercourse?
  • Will I be able to have a vaginal childbirth after my nonsurgical aesthetic genital procedure?
  • Would vaginal childbirth affect the results of the procedure?
  • What are my options if I am dissatisfied with the cosmetic outcome of my nonsurgical aesthetic genital procedure?
  • Do you have before-and-after photos I can look at for this procedure and what results are reasonable for me?


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