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Procedure: Hydration and Restructuring of the Vulvovaginal Mucosa
Useful information for patients on Hydration and Restructuring of the Vulvovaginal Mucosa
Vitamins and Hyaluronic Acid
It is done with commercial preparations composed of different vitamins such as ascorbic acid and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid to hydrate the tissues.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
PRP has the potential to be a non-hormonal treatment in patients with sexual dysfunction, producing an increase in collagen formation and neovascularization of the vaginal mucosa. Although a reduction in pain, dryness of the vaginal mucosa, and chronic fissures has been seen, more studies are needed to estimate the duration of the effect more precisely. In a pilot study carried out by Runnels et al, it was found that vaginal and intraclitoral injections of PRP could be effective in the treatment of certain types of female sexual dysfunction, especially in the areas of desire, arousal, lubrication, and orgasm.
Micro and Nanofat
There are many ways to rejuvenate the vulvovaginal area. However, micro and nanofat offer significant and long-lasting improvement, being an autologous treatment that integrates into the tissues without producing serious side effects. An improvement has been seen in the vaginal health index and in sexual function, mainly attributable to the improvement of trophism and mucosal atrophy.
Useful Information
Ensure you consider all aspects of a procedure. You can speak to your surgeon about these areas of the surgery in more detail during a consultation.
Length
Hydration and restructuring of the vulvovaginal mucosa with vitamins and hyaluronic acid or PRP is an office procedure and usually takes 20-40 minutes while the same procedure with micro and nanofat is carried on in the operating room and usually takes 60-90 minutes.
Anesthesia
For better results and more comfort, topical anesthesia is the rule for hydration and restructuring of the vulvovaginal mucosa with vitamins and hyaluronic acid or PRP, while the same procedure with micro and nanofat usually needs local anesthesia and light sedation. However, local anesthesia, general anesthesia, or pudendal blockage may be chosen.
Inpatient/Outpatient
Hydration and restructuring of the vulvovaginal mucosa with vitamins and hyaluronic acid or PRP is an outpatient procedure.
Hydration and restructuring of the vulvovaginal mucosa with autologous fat, the patient can leave the surgical facility the same day after recovery from anesthesia.
Additional Information
Hydration and restructuring of the vulvovaginal mucosa with vitamins and hyaluronic acid or PRP, the incorporation to habitual life is immediate while the same procedure with micro and nanofat usually needs 24 hours of recovery at home.
Patients relate good results with an increase in lubrication.