Hymenoplasty is a day care procedure which means it can be done under local anesthesia and sedation. The operation is carried out by suturing back the reminiscent layers of the torn hymen. The procedure takes 30-45 mts and the patient can go back home after 2 hours. We use dissolvable stitches to surgically recreate the hymen which need not be removed. A pack is left in the vagina after surgery which has to be removed the next day.
After surgery you will have a mild swelling and bruising initially which subsides in 10 days. You can go back to work in a day or two after surgery and complete healing takes 4-6 weeks. Avoid sexual intercourse or vigorous exercise, swimming or 4-6 weeks after surgery.