Vaginoplasty* surgery is a procedure that involves the creation of the vulva in adults, also known as outer female genital structures with or without a vaginal canal.
Vulvovaginoplasty, also known as 鈥渇ull depth鈥 vaginoplasty, is a procedure in which the outer genital structures, including the labia, clitoral hood, clitoris, and urethral opening, are created with a vaginal canal. Vaginoplasty, with the creation of a vaginal canal, requires vaginal dilation. It requires a combination of inpatient hospital stay and local outpatient stay near the hospital for typically 7 days after surgery.
Vulvoplasty, also known as 鈥渮ero depth鈥 vaginoplasty, is a procedure in which the outer genital structures, including the labia, clitoral hood, clitoris, urethral opening and vaginal dimple, are created in adults without a vaginal canal. Vulvoplasty requires an inpatient hospital stay for typically 4 days after the surgery.
Surgery requirements*:
- 18+ years old
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) guidelines must be met
- Nicotine/tobacco-free
- Have a family member, friend or caregiver stay with you during the immediate post-operative period
- Body mass index (BMI) requirements, determined by your surgeon
*Further details regarding surgical requirements will be discussed with your provider during your initial consultation appointment.
Other terms that have been used to refer to vaginoplasty include bottom surgery, lower surgery, gender reassignment, feminizing genital surgery, male-to-female bottom surgery, gender confirming surgery, transgender surgery, transgender health, and transgender care.
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