Care After Hymenoplasty Before we explain the aftercare of the hymenoplasty surgery, we have to understand the whole process, how it is done, why it is done, if you should get it done and the risks. First of all, Hymenoplasty is the process of restoring or constructing the hymen. The hymen is tissue that partly or completely, which in most cases is a health problem, covers the vaginal opening. Hymen come in different shapes and forms, some are thick, some are thin, some are totally flexible whereas others cause bleeding when damaged, they totally vary from person to person. Some women do not even have the hymen. The main purpose of this part of tissue is protecting the vagina from dust, dirt, bacteria. etc.