Patient Experience​s

To justify the age at which I had this surgery, I would like to point out that I had started complaining about my vagina when I was 12; my reason for the surgery was in no way decided by a boy or the desire to have sex. Of course, sex has always been a painful experience for me, due to my enlarged lips rubbing against condoms as though they were clinging onto the penis for dear life. I know larger lips have the tendency to make many girls insecure. But let’s be honest: Do men really care about the appearance of a vagina? Most definitely not. As cynical as this may sound, it’s my experience that men don’t care what it looks like as long as they’re getting the opportunity to be in it! The fact is, guys will only have issues with your vagina if it’s discouraging their chances of sex. On that note, if your vagina is causing pain during sex or the desire to not be intimate, I say what are you waiting for? Get it fixed now.

But getting back to my main reason for writing this—the women who may be doubting whether to get this surgery. I have to say that since my operation, I could not be more grateful. Though Dr. Goodman lectured me a hundred times on taking it slow, I was in fact able to walk around the day of my surgery. I used Vicodin the second day, and that was the last day I used it. I couldn’t believe how good I felt. My parents were constantly yelling at me to lay down because I forgot I’d even had surgery! I honestly believe that the reason it didn’t hurt so bad (besides the fact that Dr. Goodman knows what he’s doing) is because I had lived with so much vagina pain over the years that this was nothing!

Yesterday was my first day back to school, which means a walk up five flights of stairs to my first class. By the time I reached that last step, I paused and couldn’t help but smile. I had just walked up over 50 steps without that familiar pain I had grown to bear. I couldn’t help but wonder why I had waited so long to get this done!

On a side note for women researching this surgery, it is all about the doctor! My friend had this surgery done in Lodi for only $800. I couldn’t believe the price, but when she called me the next day stating, “This is the worst pain in my entire life,” I understood why the price was so low. She regretted her choice because of the horrible pain (this coming from a 32-year-old woman who was a physical trainer and had had 3 children and a boob job). Don’t let other people discourage you; it really does depend on having a good doctor—like Dr. Goodman.

~Nikki

Dr. Goodman is a fabulous doctor. He listens, explains and follows thru with getting you the medical help you need. He spends “quality” time with his patients and ensures that anything that his patients need his staff can assist them. This office is a wealth of knowledge and makes it easy for me to return for my follow up care. Thanks! ~BJ

(Dr. Goodman) Spends lots of time with you so that when you leave you feel like all of your questions have been answered and concerns addressed. Great bedside manner.

I have been a patient of Dr. Goodman’s for 6 years and have never had a problem. He has always answered my questions clearly and completely and always made me feel comfortable. I recommend him to all my friends and family. He is the only doctor I trust. Additionally his office staff is friendly and accommodating and make scheduling an appointment or getting a prescription easy. Thank You. ~SSJ

I had labiaplasty and vaginal rejuvenation in May of 2008. Before surgery, my vagina felt very loose and there was extra skin (labia) that rubbed and chaffed making me feel older than my 51 years. My husband and also Dr. Goodman assured me that I was normal… I decided to go ahead with the surgery and have never been happier. ~MB

So far I have been very pleased and am still in treatment. I already plan on making Dr. Goodman my primary gynecologist. All my questions have always been answered thoroughly. I feel like I am in good hands with Dr. Goodman. ~LS

Dr. Goodman really listens to his patients, which many doctors don’t. He also uses supplements and other natural remedies in conjunction with Western medicine. I highly recommend him as a very progressive and wonderful, caring doctor. ~JS

Since being under your professional care and guidance, I do not fit into the category of Low sexual desire. With your support for Bill, a unifying caring experience in which both of us are working towards the same goal has been created. It has made an enormous difference in our intimacy and our marriage relationship. A BIG Thank you to YOU. ~PO

I wish that I knew about this [genital plastic surgery] years ago! I was dissatisfied with how I felt and looked for years. I am so much happier now. I had no idea a procedure even existed to help…Even though no one sees it [the results of surgery] it makes me feel better as a woman. I did it for myself, not my husband. …For me, not anyone else. I felt under no pressure…I can accept someone saying ‘I don’t understand why.’ It’s OK to not agree, but not ‘…You shouldn’t do this…’ It’s my body- I can do what I want, but unless the person has walked in my shoes they have absolutely no right to make a pronouncement on what I should or should not do…I cannot thank you enough. You took the time to listen, were not judgmental, and [produced] the exact results I was hoping for!” ~RC June, 2011

It was so much easier than I thought it would be.  I was a little concerned about coming all the way up and having the surgery, but your office made it so easy. The hotel was perfect and in a great location (very close to restaurants)… Everyone at the office was so nice and answered all my questions it really put me at ease.