01Article · Pre-surgery
Coming to the consult without a script.
Many patients who consult with us about hymen repair have never said the word out loud to another person. The notes below describe what a first consultation generally involves — who is in the room, what the assessment covers, and what is asked of you. The pace is yours; nothing has to be decided on the day.
02Discretion is the default
The conversation is private.
Bookings and consultation arrangements are handled by Cate or Jenny, both female members of our team. The first appointment can be a Zoom consultation if you would prefer not to walk into the rooms cold. Many patients choose this — particularly those who live further from our consult locations, or who would like to discuss the procedure once before any examination.
When the consultation does happen in person, the rooms are quiet. There is no waiting-room conversation about what you are there for. The chaperone is present throughout. The examination is conducted respectfully and only after the conversation, not before it.
You do not have to disclose anything you do not want to. Some patients explain in detail the reasons they are considering the procedure; others say very little. Both are fine.
03Who is in the room
Three people, maybe four.
A hymen repair consultation is small by design. The presence of a chaperone is not optional — it is part of how we conduct any intimate examination, in line with Medical Board of Australia guidelines.
In the room
- Dr Kishen Nara, the consulting doctor.
- A chaperone — Cate or Jenny, female members of our team.
- You — and, if you choose, a partner, sister or friend.
Not in the room
- Receptionists or other clinic staff.
- Trainees, except by your explicit consent.
- Anyone who has not been introduced to you at the start of the appointment.
- Anyone, at any time, after you have said no.
04What the assessment covers
The structure of the conversation.
The first consultation generally runs for an hour. It is a conversation first, an examination second, and a discussion of options third. Each section is paced by you. If you would prefer to stop and resume on another day, that is always an option.
- Why you are considering the procedure, and what would feel like enough as an outcome.
- Your general medical history, and any relevant gynaecological history.
- A private physical examination, with the chaperone present.
- An explanation of the technique options that may suit your anatomy.
- An honest discussion of the risks specific to your circumstances.
- The option of doing nothing as a real option, not a polite line.
A formal cooling-off period applies between consultation and any cosmetic procedure, in line with Medical Board of Australia guidelines. A second medical opinion is encouraged at any stage.
05If you are not ready to commit
Reading is part of the decision.
Some patients consult once and decide. Some consult twice, or three times, over months. Some decide not to proceed. All of these outcomes are routine, and none of them is the wrong choice.
The companion notes on what recovery generally looks like and on the cultural and personal context patients carry into this conversation are useful reading either before or after a consultation. The hymen repair pillar page covers the clinical overview.
The decision is yours, in your own time.
This article is general patient information, not medical advice for your circumstances. All cosmetic medical procedures carry risks — see our risks of surgery page for a factual overview. Suitability is determined at consultation with a qualified medical practitioner.