The technical name for a zero depth vaginoplasty is a vulvaplasty. In this procedure, the vulva (external genitals) is made, but there is no canal. This means that no penetrative intercourse is possible. In general, individuals who select this procedure do so for one of the following

reasons:

1. No desire for penetrative vaginal intercourse

2. Desire to avoid dilations which are required with a full depth vaginoplasty

3. high medical risk for canal dissection (Crohn’s disease, rectal cancer, prostate cancer, etc). The recovery process for the vulvaplasty is faster and the risk is lower. No hair removal is required for this procedure