Should the perineum be stitched right after giving birth?

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The article was professionally consulted with Specialist Doctor Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

1. What is the perineum?

The perineum, also known as the perineum, includes all the fascia, muscles, and ligaments that seal the hole below the pelvis. The main job of the perineum is to support the pelvic organs such as the bladder, uterus, vagina, and rectum.
During normal delivery, many women have an episiotomy to make it easier for the baby to come out. In many other cases, the birth process puts pressure on the perineum leading to tearing of the perineum. In these cases, after giving birth, the doctor will sew the perineum back to its original state.

2. Should the perineum be stitched right after giving birth?

In fact, during childbirth, whether vaginal birth or cesarean section, there is a natural dilation of the vagina. However, in the case of vaginal birth with fetal compression, the degree of dilation of the "little girl" affects more. Therefore, many women now invite each other to undergo surgery to reduce the private area, even many mothers have a need for cosmetic surgery at the same time as stitching the perineum right after birth.

However, to ensure the safety of both mother and child after birth, doctors are mainly interested in stopping bleeding and wound healing more than cosmetic surgery. If the doctor does it at the same time, it can affect the mother's health.
Although plastic surgery on the private area or perineal stitches do not affect the fetus or the future pregnancy. However, according to recommendations, doctors recommend that women who have just given birth should not be eager to do surgery to reduce the private area.

3. How long after giving birth can cosmetic vaginal area?

After 6 months of birth, when the uterus shrinks and stabilizes, new mothers should go to refurbish their private areas.
If there is no cosmetic surgery on the private area, there is no way to make the private area tight after giving birth. Postpartum mothers can practice Kegel movements to tighten the private area, but the effect is not as easy as desired.
In addition, a woman's vagina can shrink naturally after giving birth, but the degree of shrinking more or less depends on each person. Self-reduction is usually stable after three months, although the episiotomy has healed in 1-2 weeks. Three months after giving birth, depending on the health and condition of the private area, women decide whether to have cosmetic surgery on the private area.

4. Pros and cons after cosmetic surgery

4.1 Advantages After surgery, the perineum will not be dilated, the vagina will be smaller, the appearance will look "little girl" neatly, making women more confident. Miniature vagina helps increase sexual pleasure.
4.2 Cons However, all cutlery interventions can affect health, even endanger life. The procedure requires the use of anesthetic - this is a drug capable of causing anaphylaxis. Therefore, if you want to shrink the vagina, you should choose a reputable facility that can handle all unwanted situations that occur during surgery. In addition, if the doctor does not do well, the private area will not be beautiful. The skin of the intimate area is soft, stretched, and wrinkled. Therefore, to cut the balance is not easy, cutting incorrectly will be very bad, even distorted. Not to mention for those who have keloid scars, from the stitches, the keloid scars can go up, which looks very bad. Post-surgery complications may occur. There have been many cases of patients coming to the doctor for advice and treatment of complications after surgery. Breast surgery takes about 30-45 minutes. When having surgery, women should follow the doctor's advice, should abstain from sex for at least a month and a half, keep the private area clean, use breathable underwear, do not tight and clean regularly. It is necessary to check periodically according to the appointment schedule. If the wound shows signs of pain, swelling, it is necessary to go to the hospital to check again.

Vaginal reduction surgery is a minor surgery. However, the surgery requires that it be performed by a doctor with strong expertise, ensuring good conditions, avoiding possible complications during and after surgery. Therefore, if you want to perform perineal cosmetic surgery, shrink the vagina, it is best to choose reputable medical facilities, fully equipped with modern equipment, and qualified doctors to perform the surgery. presently.
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