Hymen repair, also called hymenoplasty, is a short, private outpatient procedure that restores the hymen by bringing its torn edges back together. Women choose it for many meaningful reasons, including cultural traditions, religious faith, recovery after an injury, or a personal sense of renewal. The hymen is a delicate membrane, and it can tear long before any intimate experience through sports, horseback riding, falls, tampon use, or medical examinations. For women who want it restored, hymenoplasty offers a discreet option with a quick recovery, performed with care and complete respect for each patient’s reasons.

Dr. John Anastasatos is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He completed his plastic surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he later served as Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery, and he has practiced in Beverly Hills since 2007. With offices in Beverly Hills and Athens, Greece, he cares for women from many cultures and faiths, and he understands the personal significance this procedure can hold. Every hymenoplasty consultation is private, and you will meet with him one on one.

Why Women Choose Hymen Repair

Every patient’s reasons are her own, and each is treated with the same respect and confidentiality as any other medical decision:

• Cultural Traditions: Restoration before marriage in families or communities that place importance on the hymen.
• Religious Faith: Personal faith considerations that are meaningful to the patient.
• Non-Sexual Injury: Repair of a hymen torn by athletics, an accident, or a medical examination.
• Personal Renewal: A sense of restoration that matters to the woman herself.
• Healing After Trauma: Some survivors of sexual assault choose hymen repair as part of their recovery. Free, confidential support is also available 24 hours a day through the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.

Benefits of Hymenoplasty

• Short Outpatient Procedure: Usually completed in under an hour, with patients going home the same day.
• Local Anesthesia: Performed under local anesthesia, with light sedation available for added comfort.
• Quick Recovery: Most women return to desk work within two or three days.
• Dissolving Stitches: No stitch removal visit is needed.
• Complete Privacy: One-on-one consultations, discreet scheduling, and confidential records.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Hymen Repair

Good candidates are healthy women who have their own personal reasons for wanting the hymen restored and who have realistic expectations about the result. Hymen repair is appropriate whether the tear came from sexual activity or a non-sexual cause. The decision should always be the patient’s own, so Dr. Anastasatos meets with each woman privately, and anyone who feels pressured or unsafe is encouraged to tell him during that visit. Surgery is scheduled when any infection or other health concern has been addressed.

“Women come to me for this procedure for many reasons, and every one of them deserves respect. I listen first, explain clearly what the surgery involves, and make sure the choice is hers. Then I perform it carefully and keep every part of her care private.” — Dr. John Anastasatos

What to Expect During the Procedure and Recovery

Hymenoplasty is performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia, with or without light sedation. Dr. Anastasatos reconnects the remaining edges of the hymen with fine dissolving stitches. The procedure usually takes less than an hour, and patients go home the same day. Mild soreness and light spotting are common for a few days and are usually managed with oral pain medication. Most women return to desk work within two or three days. Intercourse, tampon use, and strenuous exercise are avoided for about six to eight weeks while the tissue heals, and Dr. Anastasatos provides written aftercare instructions and follow-up visits throughout recovery.

Privacy at Every Step

Consultations take place in a private examination room, and you will meet with Dr. Anastasatos alone. Your medical records are confidential and protected by law, and they are not shared without your written permission except where the law requires. Appointments can be scheduled with discretion, and patients traveling from outside Los Angeles can arrange their consultation and follow-up around their plans.

Important Information Before Treatment

Hymenoplasty is an elective procedure and is not a treatment for a medical condition. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has described hymen restoration, which it calls “revirgination,” as not medically indicated and has noted that its safety and effectiveness have not been well documented. The repair may or may not tear or bleed during later intercourse, and because many women with a hymen that has never been torn do not bleed either, bleeding cannot be guaranteed. Possible risks include bleeding, bruising, swelling, infection, separation of the stitches before healing is complete, scarring or narrowing that makes intercourse uncomfortable, changes in sensation, and temporary discomfort with urination. Contact the office promptly for fever, heavy bleeding, worsening pain, or unusual discharge after surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hymen Repair

How long does recovery take?

Most women return to desk work within two or three days. Full healing takes about six to eight weeks, and intercourse, tampons, and strenuous exercise are avoided during that time.

How far ahead should I schedule the procedure?

Most women schedule surgery two to three months before any date that matters to them, which allows time for complete healing.

Can I have hymen repair if my hymen tore from a non-sexual cause?

Yes. Many patients had a tear from sports, an accident, or a medical examination.

Will I bleed when I have intercourse after the repair?

It is possible but not guaranteed. Many women do not bleed with first intercourse even with a hymen that was never torn, and outcomes after repair vary.

Is my consultation confidential?

Yes. You meet with Dr. Anastasatos privately, and your records are protected and not shared without your written consent except where the law requires.

Is hymen repair covered by insurance?

Hymenoplasty is an elective procedure and is generally not covered by insurance. Fees and financing options are reviewed at consultation.

Why Choose Dr. Anastasatos for Hymen Repair

• Board Certified and FACS: Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
• Delicate Surgical Skill: Experience with fine, precise tissue repair across cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
• Academic Background: Former Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
• Expert Reviewer for the Medical Board of California: Trusted to review the standard of care provided by other physicians.
• Respect for Every Background: Offices in Beverly Hills and Athens, Greece, serving women from many cultures and faiths.
• Private, Personal Care: One-on-one consultations and confidential records at every stage.

Confidential Hymen Repair Consultation in Beverly Hills

If you are considering hymen repair, Dr. Anastasatos can meet with you privately, answer your questions, and help you plan a procedure and recovery that fit your timeline. Learn about related vaginal rejuvenation procedures, or contact Los Angeles Plastic Surgery to schedule a confidential consultation at the Beverly Hills office at 436 North Bedford Drive, Suite 202, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

This page provides general information and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. Individual results vary.