This surgery is the reconstruction of the hymen. Cultural, religious, or social reasons predominate when this surgery is contemplated. A Hymenoplasty is performed to make the patient appear virginal. It works for women who have not had vaginal deliveries, and preferably, for those who have never been pregnant. We take advantage of the Ellman Surgitron to make extremely precise incisions into the vagina and remnants of the hymenal ring to bring them into close approximation to allow delicate sutures to hold the tissues in place. Once healed, the act of sexual intercourse can result in bleeding when the hymen is torn or stretched. Hymenoplasty is done in the office under local anesthesia. This procedure takes 60 minutes to perform
HOW TO CHOOSE A HYMENOPLASTY SURGEON
Gynecologists, Urogynecologists, and plastic surgeons encompass over 95% of the types of doctors who perform hymenoplasties. Choose a surgeon with experience and the proper training. During your consultation, ask to view before and after photos to assess the surgeon’s work. Note that some surgeons may not publicly display these images due to privacy concerns or consent issues. Dr. Judy Wei is a fellowship-trained board-certified OB/GYN and she completed an aesthetic vulvovaginal one-on-one surgical preceptorship.
