Hymenoplasty

Vaginal bleeding and resistance during the first intercourse are expected and in fact demanded at the consummation of the marriage. Anything less can result in cancellation of the marriage, ostracism and even physical harm. Reconstruction of the hymen will meet these requirements but it only works for women who have not had natural deliveries, and preferably, in those who have never been pregnant. We take advantage of radiosurgery to make extremely precise incisions in the remnants of the hymeneal ring. This is followed by using fine, dissolving sutures to bring the delicate tissues into close approximation. The final result leaves no evidence of the previous tears. Hymenoplasty takes about six weeks to heal completely, so proper scheduling of surgery is necessary.