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

Patient Testimonials

There are no words for how pleased I am with the results from my surgery. Being a model, it was very important to me that I selected the very best doctor and after a long, extensive search, I chose Dr. Alinsod. He was the best choice. I am beyond happy with the results. Dr. Alinsod is in a league of his own. He is a surgeon's surgeon. I would gladly recommend anyone to him and I am so lucky, grateful, elated that he was the doctor that helped me. Thanks Dr. A! -- JS

PS. I should mention my photographer friend who's seen a lot of women, down there, told me I have one of the prettiest ones he has ever seen!
I am from a large metroplex in Texas and we have some of the best doctors and hospitals in the world. I chose the best doctor in my city to perform my surgery and didn't think twice that I may have complications. My surgeon is held in the highest regard and has won several top doc awards. After surgery, everything looked great, but the pain was unbearable. There was a rare complication with my sutures and my doctor was too inexperienced to recognize and remedy my situation. Months went by and there was little relief from the pain. Words cannot describe the desperation you feel when an elective surgery can leave you in chronic pain. I knew I needed a revision. Ladies, these are your genitals, and you simply cannot mess around with your choice of surgeon. You must go to the best regardless of cost or location. I began my research again in search of the TOP doc, and before long ended up on www.urogyn.org . When I saw the photos of Dr. Alinsod's work, I knew the skill of this surgeon was unparalleled. Dr. Alinsod also trains other doctors in several types of procedures. Why go to someone who's been trained by Dr. Alinsod when you can go to Dr. Alinsod himself? I started reading his patient's testimonials and learned of how nice he truly is as a person. His entire staff is personable, knowledgable and very comforting as well. Dr. Alinsod truly does care about his patients in every way. He will personally answer your emails and return your phone calls very quickly. As an out of town patient, his excellent lines of communication were key to my piece of mind both before and after my surgery. Laguna Beach is a beautiful city and it is very easy to get around in and get to from John Wayne airport. I am so pleased with my results physically, but I am also happy to report that I am now pain free. A huge thanks to Dr. Alinsod and his staff!!!!
--Ecstatic in the heart of Texas

To whom it may concern: Dr Alinsod is the best!!! He is truly a professional. It was unfortunate for me that my vagina was totally ruined after having a baby. It was loose, ugly and no sensation during sex! I hated it. My sexual well being is something that I reguard highly, a nessecity, my livelihood! I also had less than perfect labia which I really wanted to make georgous. Dr. Alinsod was not the first doctor I went to. The first doctor I went to mutilated me and took my money. My labia was so unnatural looking and full of scar tissue. My vagina was still just as loose as before the operation. I was devastated. I found Dr. Alinsod online. He answered all my questions, basically consoled me for two months before I decided to go and have a revision. His nursing staff is excellent, (tasha and janet)I love them! They are amazing women. I am just about six weeks now, three days from it and so excited. My surgery took over four hours. Dr. Alinsod is a perfectionst. I never thought my labia could be this georgous! I love it! I feel like a new woman. When doctor alinsod asked me how tight I wanted to be, I said two fingers tight. I know that he did a good job. I can no longer see my insides like I had been able to in the past. I can no longer see my vaginal wall hanging down. All I can see now is georgous, pink, tight vagina!! Dr alinsod has coached me every step of the way. He has been very supportive. He always gets back to me within an hour or two at the most! He really cares about his patients. He is very curteous. I couldn’t say enough about him because he is really fantastic. I am ready to start my new life now!!! No woman should ever accept the ravages done to their body after childbirth!! There are professionals out there who can help us. We must take advantage of this!! --Ecstatic in the Great Pacific North West

You deserve much financial and personal success in your life. The impact you've had on my life is tremendous! I don't know what kind of an emotional state id be in now if I hadn't had the revision. I am very happy with the results. Give Janet and tasha my reguards. I will miss having an excuse to call them, they are such lovely ladies. Best of luck to you all.

For many year I researched labiaplasty surgery and had numerous consultations, asked questions, and finally went to a plastic surgeon in La Jolla, CA. The plastic surgeon claimed to have done “many” labial surgeries among with her tummy tucks, faces, and breasts. Two weeks after surgery, I felt some stitches had come out and that something was terribly wrong. I should have trusted my gut instinct and went with a full time vaginal surgeon instead of a part time vaginal surgeon. The nurse at the plastic surgeons’ office gave me some instructions, which I followed completely, but I kept insisting something was amiss. Two weeks later a revision was done under a poorly done local anesthesia and I felt the entire procedure and was in pain. After the revision healed my labia were like flaps and were barely attached by thin strands. Now the well-known La Jolla surgeon changed from a nice professional to one with attitude and indifference. It was hurtful.

I was terrified to try and find the right surgeon to fix this bad result. There are many doctors who advertised performing labiaplasty but not fixing or revising them. It makes you wonder who are actually formally trained in labial surgery? I was very fortunate to find Dr. Red Alinsod as the expert in labial revision surgery. His credentials are as a vaginal surgeon first and foremost, not a breast or face or tummy expert but simply a world renowned vaginal surgeon. He responded immediately to emails and even gave his opinion on photos of my result without charge. He was a very compassionate person which made a huge difference. During my consultation with Dr. Alinsod he could not understand why I had been sutured the way I was or why the plastic surgeon approached the surgery in the manner she did. He spent a great deal of time with me to ease my fears and give me the options of how to go about fixing the labia. He told me how the blood supply to the labia minora varies greatly and how Wedge or Z-Plasty labiaplasties and skin removal techniques are prone to improper healing and “holes” and dangling tissues. After many discussions and emails I finally had Dr. Alinsod re-do my labiaplasty and I have not looked back with any regrets. I chose to have the “Barbie” technique, which Dr. Alinsod developed and perfected, as my revision procedure. I just wished I had gone to him first and not for the revision. It was a long and painful procedure to remove the old stitches and scar tissue left by my original surgeon but it has been worth the effort. My labia now are beautiful and natural looking. You cannot tell anyone had done surgery on me. My own doctors cannot tell.

My original labiaplasty and time of revision were two years apart and that time in between was very trying for me, emotionally and physically. Not only was Dr. Alinsod compassionate but he was professional as well. He never rushed me. My situation was not passed off as “No Big Deal.” I loved Dr. Alinsod’s care for me and think the world of him. I am now very happy with my labial appearance and feel a great deal of confidence to move forward with my life. Thank you Dr. Alinsod for not only your professionalism and expert hands but for your empathy and understanding.

Like many of his patients who travel many miles and over many states to see him, I now travel more than an hour to see him for my routine gynecology and aesthetic needs and I do so with a smile. Save time, money, and personal grief and have Dr. Alinsod as your surgeon. I am willing to speak with you personally about Dr. Alinsod and his team.
-- A Very Happy and Very Sincere Holly from So Cal

My “Hoover Dam”
I was asked to share my experience of my recent surgery, Transobturator Placed Suburethral Sling (otherwise known as “the sling” performed by Dr. Alinsod. I am the Credentialing Coordinator at South Coast Medical Center. I work with Dr. Alinsod on a professional level (I coordinate continuing medical education and credential physicians at the hospital) and was told that I could write this article anonymously, but by sharing who I am, I believe will provide better insight into my experience.

Last November, I learned that my aunt, who lives in Idaho, recently had this surgery. Coincidentally, a few weeks later, Dr. Alinsod was the guest lecturer at our Grand Rounds presentation and spoke on the sling procedure. As I was listening to Dr. Alinsod, I realized that I did not need to live with my “leakage” every time I sneezed or coughed! But, could I really have Dr. Alinsod do the surgery? After all, I worked with him on a professional level, could I feel comfortable with Dr. Alinsod as my physician, especially for such a “private” procedure? I set my concerns aside and made the appointment for January. Dr. Alinsod was so caring and made me so comfortable that any concerns I had melted away during that first appointment. I knew that I had made the right decision.

Surgery was scheduled for early March. But prior to that, I had to have a Urodynamic Study (bladder test). The test was scheduled with Maria in February. Although this was not an enjoyable test at all, it is such a necessary part of determining if you require surgery. The test confirmed that I did in fact have “leakage” and needed the surgery. The day of surgery arrived. Dr. Alinsod was prompt and made me feel completely at ease. I knew that I was in good hands because of his caring demeanor and great bedside manner. The surgery was a success, so I was told. The proof would be in the pudding!

Amazingly, I felt very little pain. In fact, I had absolutely no “internal” pain. The most difficult part of the recovery was the muscular pain I had in my groin. My anesthesiologist told me that when you are under general anesthesia, your muscles are pliable and thus, Dr. Alinsod was able to position me in a way that he would not be able to do under normal circumstances. And, that pain felt like I had just run a marathon (but only for a few hours and controlled through Motrin). My surgery was performed on a Monday, and on Tuesday I went to play bunco. Yes, I was up and going, albeit still a little tender from the muscle pain, but determined not to miss bunco. You know when 12 ladies get together it can be a little crazy. Of course, one of the ladies in particular was trying to test out my new “hammock” as she called it, making me laugh hysterically. No leaks! But, it was still early. The recovery process has been extremely easy. I missed only 2 days of work and have had no pain and only minor bleeding for a few days. Since the surgery I’ve had terrible sneezing attacks from my allergies and NO LEAKS! Four weeks have passed since my surgery and last night was bunco. The first thing I was asked, “How is your Hoover Dam working!” FABULOUS was my response.

Ladies, you do not need to live with leakage. I have been so pleased with my experience with Dr. Alinsod and his staff, that I have referred two ladies to him. One will be having surgery in July and the other (one of the ladies from bunco) has her first appointment in April. My life has changed forever, thanks to Dr. Alinsod.
-- Credentialing in the O.C.

I was in yesterday for my IUD and polyp removal. I am so happy to report to you how well I am doing. After months of irregular bleeding, long heavy periods and breast tenderness all my symptoms are gone in one day. By yesterday evening I had no more ache and no more spotting. Felt better than I have in months.

I am so grateful to you for your amazing skills that allowed these procedures to be taken care of right then and there. Both my labiaplasty last December and yesterdays procedures were much less scary during the process than my fear of them. Both you and Maria (she's my mental comfort zone) make things so mentally reassuring and physically comfortable as possible.

I appreciate how you can make something that is potentially horrendous to me into something matter of fact and fixable. I've also appreciated the honesty from you and your staff on what to expect after surgery. It's the first time that what I experienced was what was explained to me.

My body feels relief and I feel very lucky to have found you!! Thank you again for all your many hours of work, study, research, and practice that's allowed so many of us to benefit. I will refer others to you whenever possible.
Grateful - A Patient in O.C.

I was very impressed with how easy it was to have my Labiaplasty procedure. Dr. Alinsod personally called me the very next day after researching his website. He was ready to answer all of my questions and I scheduled an appointment that day. He informed me of what to expect and how it is a regular procedure at his office. I couldn't believe how many women had the same surgery there every week! His office even provided me with a medical surgery loan option. I felt ready and confident about my decision. It was fast and painless. Dr. Alinsod and his staff made me feel very comfortable and secure during my surgery. Everyone was nice, experienced, and professional. Afterwards, if I had any questions Dr. Alinsod was always available via phone or email and returned my messages promptly. If I had known it was that easy I would have done it a long time ago! Before I found Dr. Alinsod I had consulted with other Dr's in the area who were very impersonable and left me feeling pressured. As soon as I spoke with Dr. Alinsod and researched his work I knew I had found the perfect place. I was so happy about my results and my experience with him and his staff that I kept him as my regular Dr. until I permanently moved out of state. To this day I still haven't found a better place or Dr. since! Thanks for your insight Dr. Alinsod. it's nice to know i can still bother you with all of my crazy questions! lol.....Thank you.
-Jacquelyn D. - 29, Las Vegas, NV.