A Miami-based influencer says she underwent hymen reconstruction surgery in hopes of experiencing intimacy as if it were her first time again. Júlia Medeiros, a 22-year-old Brazilian model often compared to Kylie Jenner due to her striking physical resemblance, revealed she chose the $10,000 procedure after feeling deeply disappointed with her early sexual experiences and wanting a sense of emotional renewal. Medeiros explained that the surgery was a personal decision meant to help her reclaim control over her body and sexuality, stating that her actual “first time” was lackluster and devoid of the romance she had envisioned. Consequently, she is now “saving” this reconstructed experience for a future partner she considers truly special.
The procedure, medically known as a hymenoplasty, involves using a small amount of vaginal tissue to reconstruct the membrane that partially covers the vaginal opening. It is a relatively quick cosmetic operation, typically performed under local anesthesia, where surgeons stitch together the remnants of the hymen or create a new membrane using the patient’s own mucosal tissue. The goal is to simulate the sensation of “breaking” a barrier during the next act of intercourse, often accompanied by slight bleeding, which is culturally associated with virginity. While the surgery generally costs between $2,000 and $5,000, Medeiros’s $10,000 price tag reflects the “celebrity surcharge” of seeking out top-tier plastic surgeons in the highly competitive Miami market.
Medeiros has spoken openly about the psychological effects of the surgery, claiming it has provided her with increased body confidence and a surprisingly stronger libido. “It’s not just about the physical aspect; it’s about the mindset,” she told her followers. “I feel like a brand new woman, and that has made me want to embrace my appearance even more.” She views the surgery not as a regression to conservative values, but as a form of “bio-hacking” her own timeline—erasing a past she didn’t enjoy to curate a future memory on her own terms. This aligns with her broader career as a content creator on platforms like OnlyFans, where the commodification of intimacy and the curation of a “fantasy” persona are central to success.
However, the decision has sparked significant controversy and debate online. Critics argue that hymenoplasty reinforces archaic and medically inaccurate myths about female purity—specifically the idea that a woman’s value is tied to an intact piece of tissue, or that the first time should involve pain and bleeding. Medical professionals note that the hymen is not a freshness seal but a stretchy membrane that can wear away from sports, tampon use, or simply growing up, meaning its absence proves nothing about sexual history. By spending a fortune to surgically recreate it, detractors argue Medeiros is catering to a patriarchal fantasy rather than truly empowering herself.
Despite the ethical debates, doctors acknowledge that demand for intimate cosmetic procedures such as hymen reconstruction and labiaplasty has risen sharply in recent years. This surge is driven by a combination of body image concerns amplified by social media, the influence of pornography which creates unrealistic standards for genital aesthetics, and the increasing comfort women feel in modifying their bodies for personal satisfaction. For Medeiros, the procedure is simply another investment in her self-image, proving that in the modern age of aesthetic medicine, even something as intangible as “innocence” can be bought, restored, and sold again.
