The essential requirement before undertaking surgery involves an examination of the genital area. In the presence of a nurse, Dr. Mohan Thomas assesses the shape and tone of the vaginal tract, examines the labia and the surrounding skin for loss of volume and rules out prolapse of the urinary bladder and uterus. He will also advise you to stop smoking weeks prior to the procedure which continues two weeks after. Smoking during surgery hampers blood flow leading to delayed healing and also slows down significantly the body’s immunity. The surgery is ideally performed when the menstrual cycle is over so that the lady has 2 weeks of unhindered healing. This will allow the operated area to heal in time so as not to cause you any discomfort during your next cycle.