Hymenoplasty (Hymen Repair) in Bangalore
Medically reviewed by Dr Sreekar Harinatha, MCh (Plastic Surgery)
Hymenoplasty is a short procedure that repairs or reconstructs the hymen, the thin membrane at the vaginal opening. The hymen can tear or stretch from exercise, sports, falls, injury or intercourse. At Contura Clinic, Bangalore, hymenoplasty takes 15–45 minutes as a day-care procedure, with dissolving stitches. Consultations are private and confidential.
At a glance
| Anaesthesia | Local anaesthesia, or spinal or general anaesthesia |
| Procedure time | 15–45 minutes |
| Hospital stay | Day care |
| Stitches | Dissolving. No removal needed |
| Intercourse | After about 3 weeks |
| Repeat procedure | Possible if needed |
| Cost | ₹45,000 plus GST |
What to expect
After healing, the repaired hymen may bleed when it is stretched or torn, for example during intercourse. Bleeding is not guaranteed. The procedure can be done at any adult age.
Frequently asked questions
How long does hymenoplasty take?
About 15–45 minutes. It is a day-care procedure, and you go home the same day.
How soon is it safe to have intercourse after hymenoplasty?
About 3 weeks after the procedure, once healing is complete.
Is hymenoplasty confidential?
Yes. Your consultation, procedure and records are kept private.
Related pages: Vaginoplasty and labiaplasty
About the doctor
Dr Sreekar Harinatha, MBBS, MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery, CMC Vellore), DNB (Plastic Surgery). Karnataka Medical Council Reg. No. 68989. Plastic and cosmetic surgeon at Contura Clinic, Kalyan Nagar. Best Paper Award at the IMCAS conference, Taipei, 2016, for his gynecomastia technique. Author of The Male Breast and over 40 papers in indexed journals. Member of IAAPS, IMA and the European College of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery.
This page is for general information and is not a substitute for a medical consultation. Results vary from person to person. Every procedure carries risks, which your surgeon will explain at your consultation.