“Hymen Restoration” 

A, B, and C show vaginal openings with a normal hymen, a membrane that partially covers the opening.

 D shows and imperforate hymen which completely closes the vagina. Illustration

E shows a vagina of a woman who has given birth.

For some women, it is important that their hymen be intact while unmarried due to cultural, religious, social or ethnic reasons. As a result, hymen restoration has become one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures for women around the world.

Sexual intercourse will rupture the hymen, however, it may also be ruptured due to a cause not related to sexual activity. Tampon use, horseback riding, and activities requiring extreme flexibility may also be a cause.

Some women particularly from Latin America and Middle Eastern cultures are greatly concerned about their virginity and often times seek to restore their “virginity” as it implies chastity.

The procedure is extremely delicate and precise bringing the hymenal ring and tissues into its closest approximation. The areas/upper layer of tissues which were torn is removed. Then after they are removed the edges are brought back together when they are approximated with stitches to reform the star-shaped “ring” or the hymenal ring as it was prior to breaking/accidents.

Hymenoplasty is sometimes needed to be performed with perineoplasty to rejuvenate the relaxed perineum to provide an overall youthful and aesthetically appealing vulva, and restore the hymen at the same time.

Hymenoplasty works for women who have not had vaginal deliveries and preferably in those who have never been pregnant

Note and Precaution:

• All Aesthetic Vaginal Surgeries are performed in our Operating Room under Intravenous (IV) sedation by our board-certified anesthesiologist.
• Aesthetic vaginal cosmetic surgery is one of the most complex and meticulous cosmetic surgeries that is performed today. It requires extreme precision and accuracy to achieve optimum results.
• Most plastic surgeons have little or no experience with this type of cosmetic surgery, so patients need to be aware of their surgeon?s training and experienc

Further Reading: Frequently Asked Questions about Hymenoplasty