How long does Hymenoplasty last?

A hymenoplasty scar will stay intact until you break it. You will break it by putting anything into the vagina. In the healing phase, which is approximately 8 weeks, you should avoid any prolonged pressure on the vaginal area, soaking in a tub, swimming, or manipulating the area. The quality of the hymenoplasty is based on the quality of the tissues and the quality of the surgery. You can have a poor result regardless of the price if either of these factors is sub-optimal. In experienced hands, a hymenoplasty is a 20-minute procedure under local anesthesia, so the price should be significantly less than a longer procedure such as a labiaplasty which takes much longer.

A hymenoplasty is stable until the wound breaks. Hymenoplasty, which restores the hymen damaged by intimacy or other traumas, is not a permanent treatment. The procedure's sutures close the tear and allow the patient to resume intimate relationships. The quality of the hymenal repair is not indicated by the cost of the procedure. For a hymenoplasty, you should always speak with a skilled cosmetic gynecologist or urogynecologist.

Hymenoplasty is not a permanent procedure which repairs the hymen caused from intimacy or other forms of physical trauma. The sutures that are used during the procedure repairs the tear until the person engages in intimacy again. This causes the tear to reappear and result in bleeding which indicates an intact hymen. When it comes to the cost and quality of care compared to other doctors, it's tough to say without knowing the specific skills and experience of the surgeon you're considering. Prices and quality can vary widely based on the surgeon's expertise in these procedures. Essentially, the cost often reflects the quality of the surgery you can expect - you usually get what you pay for. Hope this helps and best of luck to you!

Thank you for your questionsHymenoplasty lasts until the hymen is disturbed. If you do an activity that puts tension on the hymen , like any scar, it can separate. It can be permanent if left alone. Yes there are different approaches to repair the hymen.If a surgeon is lowballing on price, I would be very cautious as to why. I believe if you investigate thoroughly you will generally find that the experience and quality is questionable.

Hello, hymenoplasty can be performed with different techniques. However, there are two types of hymenoplasty. One of these is a permanent type that lasts a lifetime or until the first sexual intercourse, and the other is a temporary type that is performed at most five days before marriage and causes bleeding during intercourse. You should avoid heavy sports for 4 weeks after permanent hymenoplasty. You should have your stitches checked to make sure the stitches are fully healed.

My patients typically schedule their procedure 3-6 months before their wedding. This should be long enough for the tissues to heal and not risk any disruption of the hymen from physical or strenous activity. They refrain from sexual activity and tampon use. The techniques and methods used depends on how disrupted their hymen and vagina is from prior sexual relations. A woman who had intercourse only once needs less work than the woman who had previously been in a long term relationship with a large-size partner. The goal is to create a tight virgin appearing hymen/introitus/vagina.
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There is 2 types of hymenoplasty, these are permanent and temporary hymenoplasty. Permanent hymenoplasty lasts until intercourse whenever it is. There different techniques. You should evaluate the surgeons experience, usually being an experienced and successful surgeon, using good quality materials and performing surgeries in high-quality places may mean that the surgeons procedures might be a little more expensive.

Hello "...Caring..." from NYC,

I have copied your inquiry and will answer your questions one-by-one. While I have performed ~ 20 hymenoplasties ("HP"), both myself, and many experienced HP surgeons do not advertise this service, for reasons of personal security; I think you may understand. I consider it unfortunate that many women find themselves "...between a rock & a hard place" in regards to the religious dictum of "virginhood" prior to marriage consummation. That said, here are my answers to your questions: 1. "How long does hymenoplasty last?" (answer:) Hymenoplasty (HP), if performed properly and if the patient is very diligent in regards to the do's and dont's of recovery, should last until something (e.g. a penis!) is inserted through the repaired hymenal opening. 2. "Is it permanent until I have sexual intercourse?" (answer:) Yes; after healing (which takes ~ 4-6 weeks) the repaired hymen will not "open" or "rip" or stretch with normal, everyday activities. 3. "What activities should I avoid after undergoing the procedure?" (answer:) While the answer to this question is to a large extent technique-specific, and is best answered by your personal surgeon, the avtivities to avoid for the first 3 weeks are brisk walking, squatting, excessive stair-climbing, swimming, tampon insertin, etc. From 3-6 weeks avoid anything that involves insertion through the vaginal opening, as well as swimming and heavy exercising, 4. "Are there different techniques/methods for hymenoplasty?" (answer:) Yes, there certainly are. Dr. Red Alinsod and his trainees' techniques are different from mine (and my trainees) and Dr. Marco Pelosi's (and his trainees.) Personally, my repairs involve 1-3 very mini- perineoplasties at the hymenal ring, for a "purse-string" tightening of the hymenal opening... 5." If a provider is performing hymenoplasty at a lower price compared to other providers, does this mean that the quality of the procedure is poor?" (answer:) Not necessarily. Some doctors are price-gougers, but most are not. We all price according to a loose combination of what we think the service is worth, what the going prices are in our area, what we think is fair for our expenses, time, and experience, etc. Look carefully at your prospective surgeon's website (although, again, because of security reasons, many surgeons (myself included) do ot hype or post our HP photos/experience. You are in NYC? The best persons in your area in my opinion would be Dr. Marco Pelosi III in Bayonne, NJ, Dr. Kevin Jovanovich in NYC, Dr. John Hunter in NYC, and Dr, Rob Jason in NTC. They are all sterling practitioners; I believe that Dr. Pelosi does HP surgery, but I am not certain about the others. Or... you can always come out to California & see me (I've operated o several women from the NYC area), but it is a long way, and you have good people closer to home...

Very best wishes, it you feel you "...have to have it done...

Michael P Goodman, MD, FACOG, IF, AAACS
Sacramento, CA, USA