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Objective:The objective of this study is to analyze the temporal trends, viewership metrics, and uploader profiles of vaginal aesthetics videos published on YouTube between 2020 and 2026. This analysis will provide insight into the evolution of digital health information in this field. Methods: A Python-based web scraping algorithm, customized for the specific purpose of this study, was employed in conjunction with the YouTube Data API v3 to identify 858 videos. The identification of these videos was facilitated by the use of keywords, including "Vaginal Aesthetics," "Labiaplasty," and "Vaginoplasty." A rigorous quantitative analysis was conducted, encompassing various metrics such as view counts, interaction indices, and uploader titles. These titles included designations such as "Prof. Dr.," "Op. Dr.," and "Corporate/Media." The analysis was carried out using both SPSS and Python, two widely utilized software programs in the field. Results: A total of 45.90% of the channels were accounted for by corporate, media, or individual accounts lacking medical titles. A statistically significant discrepancy was identified between uploader titles and view counts (F(4, 853) = 4.37, p = .002). The corporate and media channels received the highest average views (M = 186,287.42), while the Operator Doctors (Op. Dr.) had the lowest (M = 6,211.77), despite being the most productive group (n = 282). The average daily viewing rate exhibited a substantial increase, rising from 7.67 in 2020 to 252.30 in 2024. The interaction index remained low (0.60%–1.50%), suggesting passive consumption due to the sensitive nature of the topic. Conclusion: There is an increasing public interest in vaginal aesthetics, yet viewers prioritize institutional brands and high academic titles (e.g., professors) over individual specialists. The observation of low interaction rates on YouTube suggests that patients primarily utilize the platform as a source of private information rather than as a social medium.