Restores the hymen, which covers the opening of the vagina. Usually done for religious or cultural purposes.

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Hymenoplasty

The hymen is a membrane that partially covers the vaginal opening. The shape and appearance of the hymen will vary between women but is typically a half moon shape at the bottom of the vaginal opening. A hymen can be broken or torn at different times during a woman’s life, whether caused by tampon insertion, exercise, or sexual intercourse. Minor bleeding is commonly associated with the breaking of the hymen. In some cultures and religions, an intact hymen is associated with a woman’s virginity. A hymenoplasty, sometimes referred to as hymenorrhaphy or hymen construction surgery, is usually performed for cultural or religious reasons prior to marriage. Others seek the surgery as a form of therapy after sexual assault. No matter the reason for having the hymen restored, the surgery can be completed in less than an hour under local anesthesia with immediately visible results. 

During surgery, the patient will only require a local anesthesia but may be given a sedative for comfort throughout the procedure. The patient will lay comfortably on a table with the pegs spread apart. The hymen will be identified and partially excised to eliminate uneven tissue from previous tearing. The hymen will be sutured together in two layers using dissolvable stitches. For some women, a small piece of tissue from another part of the vagina may need to be grafted to the vaginal opening to recreate the hymen.

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- Stop taking blood thinning medications 10 days prior
- Stoping taking birth control medications 10 days prior
- Stop smoking 4 weeks before and after surgery
- No alcohol 3 days prior

Before Treatment

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- Local anesthesia
- Hymen partially excised to eliminate uneven tissue 
- Hymen sutured together in two layers using dissolvable stitches
- Small piece of tissue may need to be grafted to the vaginal opening for some patients

During Treatment

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Immediately After Treatment

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- Return to work after 1-4 days
- Resume exercise as tolerated after 2-3 weeks
- No tampons or penetrative sex for 6 weeks

1-6 Weeks After Treatment and Beyond

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- Results immediately visible
- Results affected by vaginal penetration including tampons and sexual intercourse
- Results can be affected by certain exercises such as bike riding
- Surgery does not guarantee bleeding will occur after the first sexual encounter postoperatively

Result Notes

A hymenoplasty is a surgical procedure that restores the hymen, a membrane that partially covers the opening of the vagina. Here is a quick guide for what to expect before, during, and after a hymenoplasty procedure.

A hymenoplasty, also known as a hymen restoration or hymen repair, is a plastic surgery procedure to restore the hymen, a membrane that partially covers the vaginal opening.

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