Kare Plastic Surgery & Skin Health Center · Santa Monica & Los Angeles
Hymenoplasty Los Angeles
804 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 · Near Montana Avenue · (310) 998-5533
Confidential hymen repair and reconstruction in a private, comfortable setting by UCLA-trained board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian at Kare Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica
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30 to 45Minute In-Office Procedure
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Hymenoplasty Los Angeles
A Private Decision. A Private Procedure. Complete Confidentiality.
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS Dual Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Graduate, UCLA School of Medicine · Hymenoplasty · Labiaplasty · Vaginal Rejuvenation · Complete Confidentiality · Kare Plastic Surgery, Santa Monica
The hymen is a thin ring of tissue at the entrance to the vagina. It can be torn by sexual activity, but also by everyday events that have nothing to do with sex, including sports, horseback riding, bicycle riding, heavy exercise, tampon use, and routine gynecological exams. Many women seek hymenoplasty for personal, cultural, or religious reasons. Some want to restore the hymen before a wedding. Others want to address the emotional impact of injury or trauma. Whatever the reason, Dr. Karamanoukian approaches every consultation with the same complete respect, privacy, and absence of judgment.
At Kare Plastic Surgery and Skin Health Center at 804 7th Street in Santa Monica near Montana Avenue, UCLA School of Medicine graduate and dual board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS performs hymenoplasty as a quick, comfortable, in-office procedure under local anesthesia. The procedure takes 30 to 45 minutes. Absorbable sutures are used so there is no stitch removal appointment. Most patients return to normal daily activity within 1 to 2 days. Full healing takes 4 to 6 weeks.
30to 45 minutes — in-office procedure
LocalAnesthesia — no IV, no sedation required
1 to 2Days before returning to normal activity
4 to 6Weeks to complete healing
Hymenoplasty Services at Kare Plastic Surgery Santa Monica
- Hymen repair — stitching remaining tissue back together
- Hymen reconstruction — creating a new hymen from vaginal tissue when remnants are insufficient
- Urgent hymenoplasty — accelerated timeline for patients with pressing scheduling needs
- Hymenal tag removal — painful or obstructing tissue addressed
- Combined hymenoplasty with labiaplasty at the same appointment
- Completely confidential consultation and care record
Kare Plastic Surgery · Santa Monica · Near Montana Avenue
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Procedure Overview — Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian · Kare Plastic Surgery, Santa Monica
Hymenoplasty — What to Expect
In-office procedure · Local anesthesia · Complete privacy · Los Angeles and Santa Monica
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Hymenoplasty — Kare Plastic Surgery, Santa Monica In-office under local anesthesia · 30 to 45 minutes · Absorbable sutures · Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian
The Consultation
Your consultation with Dr. Karamanoukian is completely private and confidential. He examines the existing tissue to determine whether a repair of remaining tissue is possible or whether reconstruction from adjacent vaginal tissue is the better approach. You discuss the procedure, the timeline, and any questions you have at your own pace.
The Procedure
The area is numbed with local anesthesia. Dr. Karamanoukian either stitches the remaining tissue fragments back together or fashions a new hymenal ring from the surrounding vaginal mucosa when original tissue is no longer present. Absorbable sutures dissolve on their own. The procedure is comfortable and completed within 30 to 45 minutes.
Recovery and Timing
Most women feel well enough to return to desk work the next day. Physical activity, swimming, and intercourse are avoided for 4 to 6 weeks while the tissue heals completely. For patients with a specific wedding or event date in mind, Dr. Karamanoukian plans the procedure timing to allow full healing before that date.
Why Women Choose Hymenoplasty
Your Reasons Are Valid. No Explanation Required.
Women seek hymenoplasty for many different reasons. Dr. Karamanoukian does not require you to justify your decision. He is here to provide safe, expert surgical care in a respectful and completely private environment. These are the most common reasons women come to Kare Plastic Surgery for this procedure.
Cultural and Religious Reasons
Many cultures and faiths place significance on an intact hymen before marriage. Hymenoplasty is chosen by women who want to honor their cultural or religious background and approach their wedding night in a way that is meaningful to them and their partner or family.
Trauma and Healing
Some women experience physical or emotional trauma involving the hymen and feel that hymenoplasty supports their sense of personal healing and restoration. Dr. Karamanoukian treats every patient with care and without judgment.
Sports or Activity Injury
The hymen can tear during horseback riding, bicycle riding, gymnastics, contact sports, or heavy exercise. For women who have experienced this and wish to have the hymen restored, hymenoplasty addresses a physical change that had nothing to do with sexual activity.
Personal Choice
Some women simply want to restore their body to a state that feels right to them. This is a valid reason. Hymenoplasty is a personal procedure and Dr. Karamanoukian believes every woman has the right to make decisions about her own body without having to justify them.
"Every patient who comes to me for hymenoplasty has thought carefully about this decision. My job is to provide the best possible surgical outcome in a setting where she feels completely comfortable and safe. The reason she has chosen this procedure is her own, and I respect that completely."
— Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Kare Plastic Surgery, Santa Monica
Complete confidentiality at Kare Plastic Surgery: Your consultation, appointment, and records are treated with absolute privacy. You may call or email the office directly and your inquiry will be handled with complete discretion. Dr. Karamanoukian and his team understand the personal nature of this procedure and take privacy seriously at every step of your care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get a hymenoplasty in Los Angeles?
Kare Plastic Surgery at 804 7th Street in Santa Monica near Montana Avenue offers confidential hymenoplasty by UCLA-trained dual board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian. The procedure is done in-office under local anesthesia in 30 to 45 minutes. All consultations and records are completely private. Call (310) 998-5533. We serve patients from Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, and throughout Southern California.
What is the difference between hymen repair and hymen reconstruction?
Hymen repair stitches the remaining fragments of the torn hymen back together. This is possible when enough tissue remains from the original hymen. Hymen reconstruction creates a new hymenal ring using tissue from the surrounding vaginal mucosa when the original hymen is no longer present in sufficient quantity to repair. Dr. Karamanoukian examines the tissue during your consultation to determine which approach is appropriate for your situation and explains both options clearly.
Is hymenoplasty painful?
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia so you will not feel pain during the surgery itself. Some mild discomfort, swelling, and tenderness in the area is normal for the first few days after the procedure and is managed with over-the-counter pain medication in most cases. The discomfort is similar to what you might feel after any minor vaginal procedure and clears within a few days. Most patients describe the overall experience as far more manageable than they expected.
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Kare Plastic Surgery & Skin Health Center · Santa Monica · Near Montana Avenue
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Contact Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian at Kare Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica for a confidential hymenoplasty consultation. UCLA-trained dual board-certified plastic surgeon. In-office procedure. Complete privacy. Your reasons are your own.