What Is Hymenoplasty? Simply explained, Hymenoplasty (also known as Hymenorrhaphy, hymen repair, hymen rejuvenation, hymen restoration, revirginization, etc), is the cosmetic repair, restoration, or construction of a womans hymen. Restoration of the hymen is also referred to as revirginization. Hymen is a thin layer of tissue that partially encloses the vaginal opening. Until puberty hymen acts as barrier to vagina against infections.Who Needs Hymenoplasty? Since hymen repair has no medical benefit, it is not required for anyone. However, various societal norms dictate that women should be virgin (that is, their hymen should remain intact) till marriage and that an intact hymen and bleeding during first intercourse is proof that a woman is virgin and never had any premarital intercourse with anyone. However scientific studies show that for most women the hymen gets ruptured during their teenage years due to reasons other than sexual intercourse. Considering the above, Hymenoplasty is recommended for: Women who are under severe stress to prove their chastity after marriage. Women for whom religious and societal norms dictate that they have an unruptured hymen till marriage. Women who have suffered sape or sexual abuse, and want to have their hymen restored for psychological healing Women who, while beginning a new sexual relationship, may want to please their partner through revirginization