Hymenoplasty - Aftercare
The operation is not going to affect your daily routine for very long and is usually not painful. The first checkup of the wound takes place in our clinic the day after the operation. We will also change your bandage then.
From the second day onwards, you can already have a shower. Please only use clear, lukewarm water for this purpose. Having a bath is only advised after two weeks. Sports activities which cause friction in the genital area like jogging, horseriding and cycling are not recommended for at least the first four weeks after the operation. It goes without saying that after the operation, you should not use tampons when you are menstruating, as these would damage the new hymen again.
For a reconstruction of the hymen we use stitches that dissolve naturally within two to three weeks. This means that no stitches need to be removed afterwards.
