‘I want to be a virgin again’: Social Media Influencer Set to Invest RS 16 Lakh, Takes a Risk for Extreme Transformation

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): A Brazilian influencer, 23-year-old Ravena Hanniely, has decided to undergo a vaginal rejuvenation surgery, known as hymenoplasty, costing approximately ₹16 lakh ($19,000) to "become a virgin again." She explained that the procedure holds deep personal significance, symbolizing a fresh start both in her personal and professional life.

Hymenoplasty, or hymen repair, involves a surgeon stitching together the torn edges of the hymen with dissolvable stitches. Hanniely expressed that the surgery is important for her self-esteem and personal reasons, emphasizing that the decision is about how she feels and what she desires for herself.

However, a medical expert cautioned that the procedure, while cosmetic, is not capable of restoring virginity. The doctor pointed out that hymenoplasty carries risks such as infection, scarring, minor bleeding, and irregular healing. The procedure also raises ethical concerns, with the doctor stressing the importance of informed consent and empowering individuals to make their own choices, free from societal pressure. Despite the warnings, Hanniely remains firm in her decision, saying that such personal choices should be respected, even if not everyone understands them.