Hymenoplasty in Mumbai

The Hymen is a thin, pinkish membrane that envelops the entrance of the vagina. It is a part of the vulva, lying half an inch inside of the vaginal canal. Its exact role in the female body is still unknown. However, medical researchers believe that it can help prevent the entry of pathogens into the vagina, but only till puberty.

Usually, when females have sex for the first time, their hymen gets ruptured. However, the hymen may get broken at any age due to many other reasons like riding a bicycle, horseback riding, swimming, gymnastics, insertion of tampons, or even because of regular pap smear tests. In some cases, it is also possible for women to be born without a hymen. Hymen rupture may be associated with some blood loss and pain but many women may not even be aware that their hymen is torn as they experience no pain or blood loss. Some people link hymen rupture with loss of virginity and its repair to restore virginity, but that’s not a true association.

Whatever may be the case, a broken or absent hymen can be restored or built by a gynaecologist by performing a cosmetic surgical procedure called Hymenoplasty, simply known as Hymen Repair Surgery. Dr. Shilpa Bansal Agrawal at Harleys Cosmetic & Women Clinic is one of the renowned female surgeons who specialize in Hymen Repair Surgery in Mumbai.

Suitable Candidates for Hymen Repair

Women who are in good health and strong desire to get their hymen repaired or built to improve their appearance, feel comfortable, and be emotionally stable. They must not be suffering from any venereal diseases or serious medical conditions like cancer.
Females who are aged above their consensual age want to repair their torn hymen to satisfy cultural and/or religious expectations when it comes to them having vaginal intercourse. The individuals who want to make sure that their hymen remains intact during their intercourse on their first night after marriage, the hymen repair surgery must be carried out at least 6 weeks before the matrimonial night.
Sexually abused female victims who want hymen repair as psychological and emotional support
Candidates must hold realistic expectations of what hymen repair surgery can offer them.
Non-smokers.

To know if one is an ideal candidate for this surgery consult Dr. Shilpa Bansal Agrawal, for the best Hymen Repair Surgery in Mumbai at Harleys Cosmetic & Women Clinic.

How to Prepare for Hymen repair?

Before commencing with Hymen Restoration Surgery, follow these pre-treatment instructions:

Halt or avoid the use of birth control at least 10 days prior to the surgery.
During the hymenoplasty in Mumbai, inform the gynaecologist surgeon, Dr. Shilpa Bansal Agrawal, if you have any allergies or ongoing medications, as certain drugs or supplements can be blood thinners and must be discontinued before the surgery or they can lead to delayed healing.
Stop smoking and alcohol consumption a few days before the surgery.
On the day of the surgery, do not eat or drink anything at least 4-6 hours beforehand or else a filled bowel can lead to serious anesthesia-related complications.
Carry extra loose clothing along with soft sanitary napkins that may be useful in case of spotting or bleeding post-surgery.

What to Expect During and after Hymen Repair Surgery in Mumbai?

The hymen repair surgery is performed as follows:

Firstly, the patient is provided with local or general anesthesia to ensure the comfort of the patient throughout her surgery.

Next, the surgeon partially cuts out the existing remains of the torn hymen to eliminate uneven tissues. Then, the surgeon attaches the two ends of the torn hymen in two layers with the help of dissolvable sutures or a laser probe which generates a lot of heat. This allows the hymen to grow back together on their own as it heals. If the patient has no hymen at all, with hymenoplasty in Mumbai, the gynaecologist may graft a small tissue piece from the vaginal flap to reconstruct the broken fragments of the vagina and tighten the vaginal entrance. The newly constructed hymen resembles the natural hymen.

The overall surgery takes between 30 minutes to one hour to complete. After the hymen repair surgery, slight temporary discomfort and numbness may persist around the incision site for a few days. However, they can be alleviated and controlled with prescribed painkillers. The patient can even expect to experience slight swelling and bruising which resolves considerably within a week following the surgery. It’s normal for the patient to feel a bit tired and let down at first after the surgery but as soon as the body heals itself, the patient can expect to feel and look better.

Approximately, 4-6 weeks are required to completely heal from surgery without leaving behind any noticeable scars. Generally, the patients get satisfied with their surgery outcome only when their operation site has completely healed. The new hymen lasts until it’s broken again.

Post-operative Instructions After Hymenoplasty in Mumbai

Resume work after 3-4 days and avoid starting moderately challenging activities at least 10 days after the hymen repair. Do not indulge in any activities that may put stress on the vagina or raise blood pressure, like lifting heavy weights, bending, and jogging, for at least 2-3 weeks after the surgery.
Complete the prescribed course of medications as provided by the surgeon.
Use a warm or cold compress to get relief from pain or swelling, if any.
Take a shower only after 2-3 days have passed after the dressings/ bandages have come off. While taking a shower follow the surgeon’s recommended instructions. Ensure that the vagina is kept clean and wipe it gently once or twice a day. Do not use a jet spray to wash the vagina, only pat it dry gently. Avoid cleaning the inside of the vagina until the operated site is fully recovered.
Have proper rest for the initial few days.
Avoid getting engaged in any sexual activity for at least 6-8 weeks after hymen repair.

Do not use tampons instead use sanitary pads while having menstrual periods for a minimum of 4-6 weeks following the surgery.
Avoid going to saunas or any public pool for swimming at least for 4-6 weeks after the surgery.
Properly care for the wound or surgical site, as directed by the surgeon, during the first few days post-surgery to ensure faster and swift healing.
Consume a healthy, balanced site to facilitate the natural recovery process. For 3-4 weeks avoid smoking, intake of alcohol, spicy and oily food.
Immediately contact the doctor, if experiencing any complications like bleeding and abnormal vaginal discharges like reddish-brown vaginal discharge. In case of facing any symptoms related to vaginal yeast infection or bacterial vaginal infection, ask the doctor for a change of antibiotics if required or other medications given subsequent to the surgery.
Do not ignore further visits to the doctor to check if proper recovery is taking place and to treat any complications or side effects resulting from the surgery.

Consult now Dr. Shilpa Bansal Agrawal, top gynaecologist in Mumbai, for more information on hymenoplasty surgery at Harleys Cosmetic & Women Clinic, or Surya Hospitals (Multispecialty Hospital for Women & Children), Cloudnine Hospital, BSES MG Hospital, and Criticare Asia Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai.

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Harleys Cosmetic and Womens Clinic
101-102, Jyoti Tower, DN Nagar,
Next to Nav Chaitanya, off Link Road,
Andheri West, Mumbai - 400053. Locate us

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+91-9323048601

Email

info@drshilpagynaecologist.com

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