Red Alinsod specializing in Urogynecology, gynecology, incontinence, pelvic prolapse, vaginal rejuvenation, labiaplasty, vaginoplasty, vaginal surgery, laparoscopy

Physician/Peer Testimonials

J. Kyle Mathews, MD, FACOG, AACS
Plano Urogynecology Associates
Institute for Aesthetic Vaginal Surgery
3108 Midway Road, Suite 210
Plano, TX 75093
www.labiaplastys.com

July 30, 2011-- I highly recommend Dr. Alinsod’s Aesthetic Vaginal Surgery Course. His willingness to share advanced techniques, surgical pearls, and vast experience make the course an exceptional learning experience. The course is well organized and case observations are excellent. The extensive syllabus, office forms, and supportive materials reinforce the training experience and provide a valued resource for review and reference. It has been my privilege to work with Dr. Alinsod on a number of occasions now and each time I leave with a vast improvement of my knowledge, and skills. He is truly an innovator in the field.

Throughout my life I have had the opportunity to learn from industry icons that not only are leaders in their fields but develop them as well. These experiences have proven invaluable. Dr. Alinsod is one such individual. His foresight, innovation, and personality provided a great learning experience that has furthered my knowledge and skills in Aesthetic Vaginal Surgery. The opportunity to learn from a truly exceptional vaginal surgeon cannot be over emphasized. His ability to teach his innovative techniques, and explain complex concepts makes his preceptor experience second to none. With a well-organized staff, excellent operating facilities, and great location, I am left with only one question, “When can I go back.”

I am practicing gynecology in Istanbul, Turkey. Since the beginning of my career, my interest was in aesthetic surgery and after specializing in gynecology, I sought to specialize in both aesthetic vaginal and pelvic floor surgery. For a long time, I dug deep into the internet for someone who provided a teaching course and found Dr. Alinsod. I decided to take his Aesthetic Vulvovaginal Surgery course because of his world-renowned reputation on this subject. I researched all the training programs available in the U.S. and the world and found out that Dr. Alinsod’s program is second to none. It is the best teaching available for learning the new field of aesthetic vaginal surgery. His expertise in both reconstructive vaginal surgery and aesthetic vaginal surgery and in urogynecology makes the decision easy and sound. He has invented most everything that is new in the field of aesthetic vaginal surgery. Why go elsewhere when you can go to the source of brilliant techniques. So I flew over 20 hours to California for this opportunity.

When I came to Laguna Beach, I met a kind, helpful, and happy person. We were instant friends. He infused his surgical skills into me and taught me his finer points on aesthetic vulvovaginal and pelvic floor surgery. We did cases for an entire week mostly in his office. Amazing feats of surgery with the patient awake and comfortable, truly useful in countries such as mine where cost savings are very important. He showed me an amazing new technique for hymenoplasty which will be helpful to those nations that are doing hymenoplasty in large numbers. You would be surprised about the innovation of his technique and the fantastic results he has achieved with this surgery. Patients from all over the Middle East and the world travel to Laguna Beach to take advantage of Dr. Alinsod’s compulsion for perfection.

I thank Dr. Alinsod for his kindness, for his smiling face and hospitality. I greatly appreciate the time he spent with me. We will be friends for life and I look forward to Dr. Alinsod’s visits to Europe. I would also like to thank Laureen, Tasha, Maria and Diane. I hope to meet you again in the near future.

As an OB/GYN physician who has practiced aesthetic and wellness medicine for the past 10 years, I can say that Dr. Alinsod’s course in cosmetic vaginal surgery is a true highlight of my postgraduate medical training. Dr. Alinsod emphasizes the surgical techniques first and foremost, without complicating the surgery with needless extra steps that do not improve the results. There is absolutely no pressure to buy proprietary equipment. His techniques are well-presented in a very logical manner and demonstrated so clearly and meticulously that any motivated physician can learn these procedures and practice them in their office with great results.

Moreover, the extensive syllabus and office forms (both in print and digital) reinforce the training and have allowed for the smooth addition of this service into my practice. I felt that after this training course, I learned how to adapt my current surgical technique to perform labiaplasty and vaginoplasty in my office with great results, and market the service effectively to my patients. Dr. Alinsod’s course is truly the first choice for any physician looking to add cosmetic vaginal surgery to his practice.

When I decided to train in vaginal aesthetic surgery, I was looking for a training complementary to pelvic floor surgery. I'm sure I found the world expert in this field with you: combined pelvic floor reconstructive surgery and vaginal-perineal cosmetic surgery.That was so great and your training was highly above my expectations in this field. Even though I am already an accomplished expert urogynecologist and pelvic floor surgeon and am in the forefront of reconstructive pelvic surgery in Belgium, I was very impressed the way you organized this course with professional efficiency and with the assistance of all your team. Specifically, I was fascinated by performing all these procedures under local anesthesia in very safe conditions. Also your surgical skill and instruments (Alinsod's retractor) allowed me to perform this surgery alone without an assistant. But of course not without Maria!

So all of this was sure a valuable investment for me, and my long journey to visit you was really worth while! .

I want to thank you, Red, and all your staff for the kindness and hospitality during my stay. For sure-- you have a friend in Belgium!

I am a board certified gynecologist practicing in Reno NV with a very talented and progressive group of physicians. Our interests include general gynecology, minimally invasive surgery, urogynecology with pelvic reconstruction and in-office procedures. I first met Dr. Alinsod about 5 years ago when I came to watch him do pelvic reconstruction with permanent mesh. I was “wowed” by his surgical skills, compassionate and caring nature, and his teaching style. He made it easy for me to adopt his practical, innovative, and brilliant approach to pelvic reconstruction. Over the past 5 years, our group has been using the “Alinsod technique” for vaginal reconstruction with great results. After reviewing his data on the Restorelle mesh presented at AAGL in 2008, we decided to visit again to gain further insight on his current techniques and pearls regarding pelvic reconstruction and urethral slings. Mpathy sponsored the day with Dr. Alinsod and his delightful staff and we found this course to be very helpful and enlightening. He also tickled our interest in aesthetic vaginal surgery and invited us to take his training course.

I took the aesthetic vaginal surgery course with Dr. Alinsod and gained even greater respect for him. The course was fascinating, informative, comprehensive, unbelievable, tailored, professional, and …FUN! The amount of information provided was incredible and beyond generous. The enthusiasm that Dr. Alinsod has in this area of his practice is contagious. During the course, I kept trying to process all the pearls and tools and how I could apply them to my practice as soon as possible. While the surgeries were impressive and packed full of tricks and tips for success, the supporting information regarding setting up this kind of practice was equally helpful. I feel honored to have had the opportunity to work with Dr. Alinsod and learn from a true master and pioneer in the field of vaginal surgery. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in aesthetic vaginal surgery and believe that the investment will be returned many-fold!

I am a board certified gynecologist and have been in private practice in Greenwich, Connecticut for over 25 years. I have specialized in sexual enhancement surgery since 2003 and have performed well over 1000 procedures covering vaginoplasty, labial reduction, labia majora reduction and hymenoplasty. Almost all of these surgeries have been undertaken with a diode optical laser with very satisfactory results. However, I felt it was time to bring my skills to the next level. I found Dr. Red Alinsod of Laguna Beach, California, who pioneered a different and unique approach to aesthetic vaginal procedures using radiosurgery with the Ellman Surgitron®.

I worked two very full days with Red in a one-on-one preceptorship, learning his techniques for surgery under local anesthesia, use of fine suture materials, and how to make precision incisions with radiosurgical instruments resulting in a 90% reduction in lateral thermal damage that I found so problematic with the laser. We used radiosurgery with the Ellman Surgitron® for reduced post-operative discomfort, minimal scar formation, enhanced healing and excellent cosmetic results. Within 10 days I incorporated all of these newly learned skills into my practice and was delighted not only with the immediate cosmetic results but with the significant reduction in post-operative discomfort experienced by my patients. Most importantly of course, patients were extremely pleased with the results. A patient who I previously performed laser reduction labiaplasty couldn’t believe how comfortable she was immediately after a subsequent vaginoplasty.

Individualized training with Dr. Alinsod was not inexpensive, and I had my reservations before committing to work with him. Those doubts were completely dispelled. Red is a terrific teacher and has showed me how to provide a much higher level of aesthetic surgery for my patients. His training is unquestionably worth the cost.

Edward Jacobson, MD

>> Read Dr. Jacobson's article:
"Labiaplasty by High Frequency Radiosurgery vs. Laser Surgery "

I took the 3 days Aesthetic Vaginal Surgery training with Dr. Alinsod at the South Coast Urogynecology, Laguna Beach, California.

He taught me comprehensive details about patient counseling, history taking, physical exam, photography, required office form and required equipment. He taught me how to make preoperative, intraoperative and post-operative processes step by step precisely. Especially in operative process, he made it easy for me to understand and I learned many surgical tips from him. Every staff in his center made me feel comfortable.

Many thanks to Dr. Red Alinsod and his staff. Taking the course was a great experience and made me more confident to do vaginal surgery. I highly recommend that anyone in this field, new or experienced, should spend some time with him.

Thank you.

Suchai Tanthawichian, M.D.