In short
Hymenoplasty with Dr. Caroline Osman in Beirut takes about 30 minutes under local anesthesia, requires no hospitalization and no recovery time, uses dissolvable stitches, and leaves no visible signs on examination after one month.
Hymen anomalies
Sometimes we can observe anomalies and various types of hymen, resulting in various complications:
- Imperforate — the hymenal opening is nonexistent and will require minor surgery if it has not corrected itself by puberty, to allow menstrual fluids to escape.
- Micro perforate — sometimes confused for imperforate; the opening appears nonexistent but has, under close examination, small openings.
- Septate — the hymenal opening has one or more bands of tissue extending across the opening.
The permanent technique of hymenoplasty
In some cultures, an intact hymen is highly valued at marriage mainly to show virginity; some women undergo hymenoplasty, a restoration procedure of their hymen for this reason. Hymenoplasty requires a local anesthetic and lasts around 30 minutes with no hospitalization. Dr. Caroline Osman uses dissolvable stitches to reconnect the skin membrane that once partially covered the opening to the vagina, or reconstructs a flap depending on your case (tightening and a new flap of the hymen). The results are natural and esthetic with no signs on the exam after one month, and permanent until the day of a new sexual intercourse, which can cause pain and bleeding as a virgin.
Recovery and privacy
No recovery time is needed, only preventing some movements (Dr. Caroline will explain them) and without any risk of infection. Our clinic provides complete confidentiality and discretion for every lady.
Dr. Caroline completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Paris, France in 2003. During that time she acquired diplomas and gained extensive experience. Read her full background.