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Can a Torn Labia After Childbirth be Repaired?

Posted on February 24, 2017 in Frequently Asked Questions, News

I have helped many women who have had their labia minora torn during childbirth with repair. Sometimes the tear is due to a failed episiotomy, a surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth which helps aid a difficult delivery and ideally prevents rupture of tissues. Other times, the labia minora may tear spontaneously during delivery, causing a jagged edge or even a separation anteriorly from the frenulum (skin attachment) of the clitoris. All of these tears can be repaired, but I recommend waiting at least 3-6 months after delivery for the scars to soften before proceeding with surgical repair. The repair can be done with local anesthesia or general anesthesia (while asleep). When performed by a well-trained and experienced labiaplasty surgeon, the repair is often successful. Since the best time to get a proper repair is the first time, be sure to consult with an experienced labiaplasty plastic surgeon before proceeding.

Learn More About ThermiVa

Posted on September 30, 2016 in News

Interested in ThermiVa but looking to learn more about the treatment? Dr. Yarinsky is hosting an education event on Tuesday, October 18th and a private consultation day Tuesday, October 25th to help educate those interested. Attendees will receive special pricing when purchasing a three package treatment. Contact us today to RSVP as space is limited.

Non-Surgical ThermiVa^® Vaginal Rejuvenation and Tightening Now Available

Posted on June 23, 2016 in News

In addition to his comprehensive selection of female intimate surgeries, Dr. Dimitri Koumanis is pleased to be the first in the Capital District to offer the non-surgical and non-invasive alternative ThermiVa^®. ThermiVa^® may only mildly contract and reduce the size of the labial minora compared with surgical labiaplasty. However ThermiVa^® results have significant benefits to women who have had children and those who have experienced vagina changes with aging and menopause. ThermiVa^® is the first radiofrequency-based system that utilizes gentle heat to tighten and reverse the often loose, weak external labial and internal vaginal tissue that occurs after childbirth, weight loss, or over time with age and menopause. This new advanced technology works without the need for surgery. The response from women – and their partners – ranges from ‘better sex’ to ‘life changing’ to ‘transformational’

If a patient is not interested in labiaplasty or is not a good surgery candidate, she may qualify for non-surgical ThermiVa^® vaginal rejuvenation, achieving benefits which go above and beyond what surgery may offer such as the following:

• Improves lubrication with sex with a moisturizing effect
• Reduces vaginal dryness and reverse postmenopausal atrophy
• Provides smoother, softer tighter skin of the labia majora and a tighter internal vaginal canal
• Reduces mild to moderate pelvic prolapse by shrinkage of internal vaginal tissue
• Reduces urinary leakage with mild to moderate stress incontinence
• Increases sensitivity with improvement in sexual satisfaction for some women who have orgasmic dysfunction

Dr. Koumanis believes ThermiVa^® is a revolutionary new advancement in the area of vaginal rejuvenation and is proud to offer his patients the significant advantages it brings.

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This, safe and painless treatment is considered a “lunchtime procedure” since it can often be performed in 30 minutes or less with no absolutely no downtime. You may immediately resume all activities including intercourse. Results may be seen after a single treatment. But three treatments spaced monthly typically provide the best results. ThermiVa^® results have been shown to last up to a year. Yearly to bi-yearly follow-up treatments help women maintain their positive outcomes.

Comfort, Convenience, Privacy & Safety at Our Joint Commission-Accredited Facility

Posted on October 5, 2015 in News

For the fourth time since 2002, Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC has earned re-accreditation from the Joint Commission (JC) for office-based surgery. Your procedure is done right at our office. Our patient surveys show women prefer having their procedure in our office rather than at a hospital or an outpatient surgery center setting. Receiving the JC’s Gold Seal of Approval^® denotes our team’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety and care for patients undergoing female intimate and cosmetic surgery. We are dedicated to providing the most comfortable, cost effective and convenient care at our practice while maintaining the exceptional privacy only possible through our premier in-house operating suite.

Directed by Dr. Dimitri Koumanis, Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery is the only plastic surgery office in the Capital District and Upstate New York to receive Joint Commission Accreditation designation. Patients who come to our practice with interest in labiaplasty or another vaginal rejuvenation procedure can feel confident about the care they are receiving. In the end, Dr. Koumanis’ mission is to help women feel better physically while boosting their self-esteem through such a life-changing procedure in a safe environment of care.

To learn more about our accreditation and to schedule your consultation with Dr. Koumanis, please feel free to contact us.

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery discusses Vaginal Plastic Surgery

Posted on September 28, 2015 in News

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery(ASAPS) recently wrote a blog on vaginal plastic surgery highlighting the functional and aesthetics reasons for having this type of surgery performed. A 2013 study performed by The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery found that over 5000 vaginoplasty and labiaplasty procedures were performed, an increase in 44% from 2012. Click here to read the entire ASAPS article.

Welcome to Our New Website!

Posted on June 22, 2015 in News

Our team would like to welcome you to our new website specializing in female intimate surgery. With extensive experience performing labiaplasty and other vaginal rejuvenation procedures, Dr. Dimitri Koumanis is pleased to share valuable details about the intricate surgery in one place. With the procedures being such a personal matter, Dr. Koumanis is committed to offering each patient caring and sensitive consultations with the utmost respect to their privacy.

Female intimate surgery and genital procedures are rapidly increasing in popularity. Labiaplasty procedures alone have increased by 49% in the United States from 2013 to 2014 according to statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. So if you choose to take the next step to enhance your appearance or to minimize your physical or psychological discomfort, you are not alone! When performed by well trained and experienced plastic surgeons, labiaplasty and associated procedures have been shown to result in very high patient satisfaction with few complications.

With the launch of our new website for labiaplasty and associated female intimate surgery, Dr. Koumanis extends comprehensive information about the surgery, covering such aspects as candidates, procedural details, and what to expect in recovery. Additionally, our online resource provides a gallery with before-and-after pictures of actual patients to help you understand what you may be able to achieve via female intimate surgery.

Feel free to browse through our new website, and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give us a call! If you’re ready to set up a consultation with our board-certified surgeon Dr. Koumanis, we encourage you to contact us today.