How Much Does Hymenoplasty Cost?
Hymenoplasty costs $4,065 on average, according to 12 reviews from RealSelf members, but it can range from $2,000 to as much as $6,775.
Sometimes called hymenorrhaphy or "revirgination," this procedure repairs the thin layer of tissue that partially covers or surrounds the vaginal opening.
Read on to learn why hymenoplasty prices vary, as well as types of hymenoplasty surgery and whether or not the cost of hymenoplasty is worth it.
Related: Everything You Need to Know About Hymenoplasty
RealSelf Tip: An intact hymen is considered a sign of virginity in some cultures, though it is not an accurate indication of whether or not a woman has had penetrative sex. The hymen can also tear due to aging, participation in sports, or tampon use.
What does the cost include?
When you request a personalized price quote, make sure it includes:
- The consultation fee (which is typically applied to the cost of your procedure)
- The surgeon’s fee
- Facility fees
- Anesthesia fees
- Surgical supplies
- Follow-up visits
- Any necessary recovery supplies
Some doctors quote only their surgeon’s fee, which is only part of your overall bill.
What affects hymenoplasty surgery costs?
Hymenoplasty prices can vary significantly, depending on:
1. Where you have your procedure
Major cities have higher costs of living, and providers who practice in high-rent areas will pass on some of that overhead to patients.
That said, it can be difficult in some areas of the country to find board-certified surgeons who can safely perform this culturally controversial procedure. If you can’t find a qualified doctor in your area, you may have to travel.
Hymenoplasty procedures are more commonly performed abroad, particularly in cultures that place a high value on virginity before marriage and women face persecution if they do not pass a form of virginity testing. (Note that the U.N. Human Rights Council, U.N. Women, and the World Health Organization have all called for a ban on this practice.)
You may find lower hymenoplasty surgery costs outside the U.S., but again, that could add travel expenses—including flights, visas, and hotel stays—into your total bill.
2. The expertise and credentials of your provider
Hymenoplasty is best performed by a plastic surgeon, gynecological surgeon, or another highly trained physician who specializes in cosmetic or reconstructive vaginal surgery.
Doctors with more advanced training and credentials charge more for their time and experience, but keep in mind that this is a technical and sensitive procedure, and you’re more likely to get a good result from an experienced surgeon.
3. The complexity of your procedure
The intricacy of your surgery will depend on the condition of existing hymen and your surgeon’s preferred technique. Most hymenoplasty surgery simply uses the tissues from the surrounding area, including any hymen fragments.
However, some procedures remove tissue from the vaginal wall (usually with a laser), create a new hymen from that tissue, and secure it to the opening of the vagina with sutures.
This type of hymenoplasty takes longer to perform, which would increase your bill. It also comes with more downtime.
Is hymenoplasty worth the money?
Hymenoplasty has a 88% Worth It Rating from RealSelf members who have reviewed the procedure.
A majority of those who reviewed the procedure booked it out of concern that they may not pass their culture’s virginity test because they’d previously had intercourse. Several reviewers mention that they successfully bled on their wedding night thanks to the surgery, though it’s important to note that bleeding with sex is not guaranteed following a surgical hymenoplasty, according to doctors on RealSelf.
Patients who had a positive experience also cited little discomfort, as well as an enhanced sense of confidence.
However, a few reviewers did mention that they had an infection during recovery, or that their sutures came out early, which made them concerned about the longevity of their result. Talk with your provider about how to avoid these potential complications.