“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.

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

For some women, it is important that their hymen be intact while unmarried due to cultural, religious, social or ethnic reasons.

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.

As a result, hymen restoration has become one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures for women around the world.

About Hymenoplasty

What is my hymen and where is it?

• Your hymen is a thin piece of skin (membrane) that is stretched inside the  opening of your vagina.

What causes my hymen to tear?

• This may happen when taking part in energetic sporting activities like gymnastics, horse-riding, cycling, when using tampons or upon a heavy fall. Tearing this fragile membrane can result in bleeding.

Can my hymen be restored to normal?

• Yes, it can, but not really restored – simply re-created. Please note that surgeons tend to be very reluctant to perform this medical practice on women who have already given birth.

What does the surgery involve?

• The hymen has a superior layer that can be removed and stitched to patch up the torn part of the hymen. It looks like a small ‘ring’ and will graft or fuse back together to look like the original hymen. The small hole will be small enough to, on your wedding night, tear and bleed as it may have done in the first place.
• Sometimes the lining of the vaginal lip may be used to create a new hymen. This piece of skin contains a network of veins making the hymen realistic enough to be able to bleed upon penetration.
• A local or light general anaesthetic will be administered to you beforehand.

Will there be complications?

• Complications are reduced in this simple procedure; however, there is always the possibility of bleeding , improper healing and infection.

How long does the surgery take?

• This is a minor medical procedure that usually takes only 30 minutes to an hour . You would be able to return to work the following day.

What will happen in the recovery period?

• You will remain with us for one day. The swollen area will settle down and the discomfort or pain will decrease. You may be advised to not have sexual intercourse for 3 to 6 months, until the area has completely recovered.

What is the recovery time?

• It can take approximately two weeks or more. You may find any attempts at sexual intercourse very painful. It would perhaps be wise to not attempt it until healing is complete.

What can I expect from the surgery?

• You can expect a nearly complete  intact hymen. You can expect your  your reputation to be restored and for your new husband to be satisfied that you were a virgin on your wedding night.