What Does the Hymenoplasty Surgery Do?

Hymenoplasty surgery is an attempt to reconstruct the hymen by surgery. Depending on the condition of the hymen, the membrane is re-constructed using natural or artificial fibers. The operation can be performed a few days before an intended marriage. The flap of the vagina is used to create an artificial hymen. Patients are required to refrain from penetrative sex for up to 3 weeks following the hymenoplasty surgery. The hymenoplasty surgery is legal in western countries but in certain Asian countries, due to the sensibilities of the cultural constructs involved it is not legalized. This is a very delicate subject to discuss in most cultures.