Non-Surgical Vaginal Augmentation

What is Non-Surgical Vaginal Augmentation?

Non-Surgical Vaginal Augmentation is one of the most sought-after treatments. Vaginal rejuvenation is the use Hyaluronic Acid, a complex sugar found in the body, to add volume to areas where vagina lips (labia major), have begun sagging or lax, due to pregnancy, weight loss and age.

The labia major is numbed, and two separate entry points are made within the upper part of the labia major – these two entry points allow for Hyaluronic Acid product to be injected via a cannular, to add volume to the labia major.

What type of Hyaluronic Acid product is used?

Generally speaking, we use Medium-range Hyaluronic Acid – these types of Hyaluronic Acid products have a thick consistency and contain larger molecular structures when compared to your standard Thin Hyaluronic Acid products. Medium-range Hyaluronic Acid products are designed to last 18-24 months when injected into the labia major.

What will my vagina look like after treatment?

Your vagina lips will be noticeably red, swollen and bruised. The swelling will get worse the night of treatment and will often become even more swollen the following day after your treatment and this can persist for several days to a week following your treatment.

Potential Side Effects

Every non-surgical treatment involves a certain amount of risk – it is important that you understand these risks and the possible complications associated with each treatment.

While the majority of patients do not experience the following, it is very important that you are ware of the more server potential side effects and discuss these potential side effects with your treating practitioner – this includes your Prescribing Doctor and the treating Registered Nurse. Only once you have had a detailed conversation with your Prescribing Doctor and your treating Registered Nurse, prior to your treatment, can you make an informed decision as to how you proceed with your treatment.

The most common side effects can occur immediately following your treatment or in some cases be delayed and can worsen over the coming hours and/or days following your treatment. Some of the most common side effects include but are not limited to the following:

• Inflammatory Reactions (swelling, Skin redness)
• Bruising
• Bleeding/Haematoma
• Itchiness
• Tenderness
• Paraesthesia/Numbness

Other adverse reactions may include:

• Infections including abscesses, granuloma, and localised hypersensitivity
• Induration or nodules
• Skin Discoloration
• Weak feeling effect

You will also need to consider the extremely rare but serious adverse events associated with intravascular injection of Hyaluronic Acid products that have been reported and include temporary and permanent visual impairment, blindness, cerebral ischemia or cerebral haemorrhage, leading to stroke, skin necrosis, and damage to underlying structures.

Post-Procedure Care

The following are very common side effects after treatment and should resolve with time.

• Swelling
• Bruising
• Redness
• Puncture Marks
• Asymmetry
• Tenderness
• Hardness
• Tightness
• Itching

To prevent and/or help minimise any bruising after your treatment: 

• Application of a cold compress to the treatment area(s) immediately and for at least 15minutes after.
• The regular intermittent application of cold packs during the first 24-48 hours may be beneficial. A cycle to consider is 10min on and 5min off.
• Sleep with the head elevated for the first evening.
• Vigorous exercise can increase blood pressure and aggravate any bruising that is developing – therefore, exercise should be avoided for the first 24 hours.
• You should avoid extreme heat for the first 24hrs (or until bruising has resolved).
• Topical creams that may help with bruising – reduction in the development and helping in the resolution.

Final Results 

Your final results can take 2-4 weeks.

Aftercare 

Please contact the clinic immediately if you experience any inflammatory reaction and/or side effect. Late onset inflammatory response may occur at least 2 months after injection. If necessary, additional treatments, medications and/or surgery may be necessary.

If out of hours, please attend your local medical centre or emergency department.  

• You may return to your normal activities (including driving immediately post treatment.
• Avoid strenuous exercise or alcohol for 24 hours.
• Avoid touching or massaging the treatment area.
• Avoid waxing, IPL, laser or any other skin treatments in the vagina area for at least 2 weeks after treatment.

As part of your post-treatment care plan, you will be provided with verbal and written post-treatment instructions.