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Brazilian influencer and mannequin Ravena Hanniely plans to get a hymenoplasty with a purpose to change into a “virgin” once more.
Medical doctors have warned in opposition to the process. (Photograph Credit score: Instagram)
A Brazilian influencer has made the choice to endure a expensive vaginal rejuvenation process the place she is able to spend greater than $19,000 (round Rs 16 lakh) in hopes of “changing into a virgin once more.” Ravena Hanniely, a 23-year-old mannequin, has opted for hymenoplasty, a process the place medical doctors surgically restore the hymen by stitching collectively the torn edges with dissolvable stitches. This process, which mimics the hymen’s pre-bleed state, holds deep symbolic worth for Hanniely, symbolising “a contemporary begin” each in her private {and professional} life.
“The process holds a particular that means for me,” Hanniely advised Jam Press. “I wish to change into a virgin once more. That is for my shallowness and for private causes which have all the time been essential to me,” the mannequin added.
Hanniely, who has over 2.5 lakh followers on Instagram, talked about that the process gives psychological advantages. “It’s about how a girl feels and what she needs for herself.”
Whereas she hasn’t scheduled the surgical procedure but, Hanniely is “absolutely devoted to making sure the whole lot goes nicely.”
“I’ll comply with medical recommendation, reminiscent of avoiding bodily exertion, abstaining from intimacy for the really helpful interval and selecting comfy clothes,” she stated.
Hanniely is assured in her choice however the process has raised issues amongst medical professionals. Dr Hana Salusollia, CEO of London-based Medisonal Clinic, advised the New York Put up that hymenoplasty is a recognised beauty surgical procedure however it doesn’t actually restore virginity.
In line with Dr Salusollia, the process entails potential dangers reminiscent of an infection, scarring and minor bleeding which may happen each throughout and after the process. There might be points with therapeutic and dissatisfaction with the outcomes.
“These dangers might be decreased if carried out in compliance with moral requirements by prime surgeons,” stated the doctor.
Dr Salusollia additionally identified that the choice not solely poses dangers for bodily well being but additionally raises moral questions. She believes that sufferers ought to make these selections based mostly on their very own needs with out feeling pressured by society.
“It additionally raises big moral questions and sufferers must be inspired to be empowered to make their very own moral alternative quite than feeling compelled attributable to societal pressures. Knowledgeable consent is essential as these selections intersect with cultural and psychological dimensions,” she stated.
Whereas Hanniely is aware of that not everybody will perceive her choice, she believes folks ought to respect private decisions.
“Sadly, not everybody can perceive or help such intimate decisions. We have to cease judging and begin respecting these selections,” the mannequin stated.
