Hymenoplasty
What is Hymenoplasty?
Hymen reconstruction surgery, also known as hymen surgery, hymenoplasty surgery or hymen restoration, is the surgical repair of the hymen. Using a surgical technique, the torn edges of the hymen are put back together. If done correctly, to the visible eye, there is no apparent scarring and the hymen appears intact. After this type of hymen surgery and without complication, subsequent intercourse will typically tear the membrane causing pain and bleeding.
Details of Hymenoplasty Operation
The hymenoplasty is usually a 30-45 minute procedure and can be done in an out-patient surgery center or in-office using general or local anesthesia. The doctor uses dissolvable stitches to reconnect the skin membrane that once partially covered the opening to the vagina. After the hymenoplasty operation, the patient can return to work in a day or two and complete healing takes approximately 6-8 weeks.
Hymenoplasty Recovery Time
The surgical procedure for a hymenoplasty is comparatively simple. It can be performed under local anesthetic with no hospitalization, and you can go back to your usual activities the next day. doctor uses dissolvable stitches in the reconstruction process, and the risk of illness or fever is minimal. The revival time, however, is six to eight weeks, during which time you cannot engage in sexual activity, exercise carefully, or use a tampon or a douche in order to avoid distracting the curing process.
