This surgery repairs a damaged perineum. That's the space between your vagina and anus. We use this surgery to fix problems linked to childbirth or some other injury. It treats scar tissue that has formed after a tear. It can help strengthen the area around weakened vaginal walls. And it may help relieve pain you feel during sex.
To begin, we give you medicine to make you feel relaxed and numb. You may be put to sleep.
We treat the perineum by removing loose skin and scar tissue. We also make an incision at the opening of your vagina to reach the underlying muscles. We use sutures to tighten the muscles that surround your vagina. Then, we carefully close the incision to prevent scarring.
When it's done, we watch you in a recovery room as you become awake and alert. Then, you can go home. Follow your care plan for a safe recovery.