Hymenoplasty – Hymen Repair Perth

The aim of hymen repair surgery is to make the patient appear virginal to their partner. It’s for this reason that the procedure is often performed 4 to 6 weeks before a wedding date.

This simple procedure is performed under local anaesthetic and generally takes less than an hour to complete. During the procedure, the doctor will close up the tear in the hymen by bringing the hymeneal ring membranes closer together. Skin from the vaginal wall is then used to create a mock hymen. Any remnants of the original hymen are then overlapped and stitched.

Since this is a day procedure, patients are able to go home directly after their procedure.

In the event that you feel slightly drowsy after your surgery, it’s best to have someone drive you home. However, drowsiness is rare following local anaesthetic.

Patients can expect some mild discomfort during the first few days following their surgery but pain medication is prescribed to alleviate this.

Most patients are able to return to work within a day or two but sexual intercourse should be avoided for at least a month after your procedure. Tampons should also be avoided to prevent the new hymen from tearing.

Patients should refrain from doing any strenuous exercise or heavy lifting for at least a month after their surgery. Smoking should also be avoided until the hymen is completely healed.

It’s recommended that a liner or pad be worn for about a week as some discharge is possible. If at any point the discharge becomes foul-smelling, it’s important to get in touch with your doctor. The same applies if there is excess bleeding.

Women looking to repair and restore their hymens should be both physically and emotionally healthy before they proceed with a hymenoplasty. Any woman who is looking to restore the appearance of her hymen before her wedding night, or for any other social or religious reasons, is an ideal candidate for this procedure. Smokers are encouraged to quit for several weeks to reduce the risk of complications.

To receive an accurate quotation, you will need to schedule a consultation with an Academy Face and Body surgeon. Surgeon and anaesthetic fees are just some of the factors that are taken into consideration when determining a final cost. Unfortunately, hymenoplasty is not covered by insurance and does not attract a Medicare rebate.

It’s next to impossible to tell whether your hymen is broken without seeing a doctor. Your hymen is exactly the same colour as the rest of your vagina, so you won’t be able to see it with the naked eye. Unless you’ve had penetrative sex, you will need to be examined by a doctor to determine whether your hymen is definitely still in place.

Since this is a fairly simple procedure, complications are very rare. However, some of the potential complications associated with this procedure include dizziness, foul-smelling discharge, itching, inflammation and excess bleeding. We will take you through all of the potential risks during your consultation. If at any point during your recovery you notice one or more of these effects, schedule a second consultation as soon as you can.