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Possible to Reverse a Clitoral Hood Reduction?

asked 2 years ago by babieluuv in Newport Beach
Latest answer by John P. Di Saia, MD
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Tags: clitoral hood reduction, reversal

I had a labia reduction and a clitoral hood reduction. After two years, it still feels bent and out of place. I do not get much enjoyment as I used to before surgery. And because the hood is no longer there, it more so gets irritated and inflamed. Do you think the doctor will and would be able to move it higher up, straighten it back out, and get skin to cover it? Or am I out of luck? This is probably extremely risky. I should have never gotten surgery, regardless of how uncomfortable I used to be with it.

2 answers to Possible to Reverse a Clitoral Hood Reduction?

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Talk to your surgeon....

This is not a problem I have seen in my patients fortunately. You need to see your surgeon to have the area examined. This is one of the reasons I recommend limited reductions. It is possible that something could be done as long as too much of the hood has not been removed. Best Regards.
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Clitoral hood reduction gone awry.

Your concerns should be reported to the original surgeon. I perform this procedure and would want to know if my patients were experiencing the complaints you are reporting. I am a little confused when you say: "move it higher up". The hood reduction has already moved it up. A correction would actually involve moving it down. Options do exist and include the possibility of skin grafting but this is somewhat agressive treatment. Gently consistent traction on the remaining hood can... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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