Cosmetic Surgery Bangalore

Hymenoplasty is one of the commonly requested & performed genital cosmetic surgery procedures. The media created major role about this procedure.

What is hymen?

The vagina is the female organ for copulation; it serves as the excretory duct for the uterus and forms part of the birth canal. The entrance to the vaginal orifice is covered by a thin mucosal fold called hymen. The hymen is perforated at the center in virgin, at the first sex the hymen tears usually posterior or postero laterally, after multiple sexes usually it tears at 6,2,10 o’clock positions [based on the cases operated] & the vagina becomes loose. After the child birth only a few tags of the hymen remain.

What is hymenoplasty?

In this surgery, the teared mucosa ,usually at 6,2,10 o clock position is repaired, resulting in restoration of the hymen like before first sex,resulting in pain/bleeding after the sex.Apart from the technical repair it will give major psychological relief to the person.

Whether any artificial material will be put there?

No, existing mucosal folds used to repair.

Why so much publicity about this procedure?

The society is leaning towards western style, more live in relations are happening, which may not materialize in marriage, still the male society gives importance to virginity at the time of marriage. This is the common type of request which we will get.
The second type is post marriage/post delivery requesting for vaginal tightening and hymenoplasty.
The third type is in the form of surprise gift at the time of birth day or marriage anniversary.
The fourth type is rape victims, wants restoration of hymen.

Whether this procedure will restore virginity?

The virginity is in peoples mind; the hymen may tear due to various reasons like sports etc/ruptured hymen may not indicate loss of virginity. Hymenoplasty is a method to restore hymen by technical method, done not to restore virginity.

How major is the procedure?

Hymenoplasty is a minor procedure, can be done under local anesthesia or general anesthesia, most of the people prefer general anesthesia.

How many days of admission will be required?

No need for the admission, the person can go home same day.

How many days of rest required?

No need to take any rest after this procedure.

Any special precautions required before or after the procedure?

The surgery will be done after the menses. The person should avoid over stretching of the thighs like 2 wheeler riding etc for 3 weeks.

Whether stitches will be visible after the procedure?

We will put colorless absorbable stitches, usually dissolve between 2 weeks.

When can the sexual activity can be resumed/can marry?

After 3 weeks, some amount of pain/bleeding will be there after the sex for few times. It is advisable to avoid oral sex for 6 weeks.

How painful is the procedure?

Mild pain will be there for 48 hours, can be controlled by taking tablets.

What are the side effects of this procedure?

No major side effects involved after this procedure.

Whether it will affect future pregnancy/vaginal delivery?

No, it is not going to affect future pregnancy or delivery

Any other surgery can be done with this?

Yes, supra pubic liposuction, labia reduction, vaginal tightening and other non genital surgery can be done.

Any dressing will be there?

No, the person needs to wear sanitary pad if required.

What is about the privacy?

Total confidentiality/privacy will be maintained. With request can be done early morning or at late night.

Whether lady doctors will be there?

With request, the following female team can be provided-anesthetists, OT
technician, staff nurse, assistant surgeon & house keeping in theatre.

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