Perineoplasty surgery is used in some postpartum women to reduce the size of the vaginal opening and strengthen the pelvic muscles, especially in cases of urinary incontinence.
Thus, this type of surgery is widely used to increase the strength of the pelvic muscles when it is not possible to achieve good results just by performing Kegel exercises. Here are the exercises in: Kegel Exercises.
Usually, the perineoplasty takes about 1 hour and although it is done under general anesthesia the woman does not need to be hospitalized and can return home after the effects of the anesthesia have subsided.
Price perineoplasty surgery
The price of perineoplasty surgery is approximately 9 thousand reais, however, it may vary according to the selected clinic and the complexity of the surgery.
Post-operative perineoplasty
The post-operative perineoplasty surgery takes about 1 month and during that period it is importnate:
- Keep at home for 1 week;
- Take painkillers and anti-inflammatories prescribed by your gynecologist to help decrease inflammation, relieve pain, and speed healing;
- Avoid very hot baths during the first 2 weeks;
- Do not perform intense exercise, such as running or going to the gym, for 2 weeks or until the doctor's appointment;
In addition, it is also important to avoid close contact for approximately 6 weeks to prevent the onset of lesions that can lead to the development of complications such as infections or bleeding.
Complications of perineoplasty
The main complications of perineoplasty are similar to any type of surgery and therefore include local infection, hemorrhage and hematoma.
Thus, it is important to be alert to signs that may indicate the development of these complications, such as fever above 38 °, severe pain, discharge with foul smell or bleeding, for example. In such cases it is advisable to go to the emergency room immediately.
See other ways to treat urinary incontinence:
- Treatment for urinary incontinence
- Cure of urinary incontinence
