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What is Clitoral Hood Reduction?
please describe what is clitoral hood reduction and is it safe?
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See the clitoral hood reduction video
This is a procedure that has generated much controversy.
An understanding of the anatomy is essential to understanding the available surgical options. It is for my patients to understand if I make a simple analogy to the penis.
The clitoral hood also called the prepuce is similar to the male prepuce or the foreskin. Female circumcision is also referred to as a hoodectomy. This is a very uncommon procedure. However Clitoral hood reduction would be similar to reducing the foreskin but not...
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Clitoral hood reduction
Clitoral hood reduction refers to removing some of the excess skin over the clitoris. In some patients the skin overlying the clitoris is very prominent and bothers them. This can be removed easily as an isolated procedure, or more commonly it is done at the time of a labia reduction.
Sincerely,
Martin Jugenburg, MD
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Removing excess skin around the clitoris
Women have a small excess of skin ,or hood, that covers and protects the clitoris. When this hood too excessive it can be uncomfortable or interfere with sexual activity. The key in treating this problem is to just the right amount. It's also important to be precise in the excision and minimize the development of scar tissue around the clitoris
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Clitoral hood reduction
Clitoral hood reduction can be combined with labiaplasty in order to reduce the redundant tissue above the clitoris. The technique must preserve the integrity of the labial and clitoral tissue.
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Clitoral Hood Reduction
Thanks for the question.
In our San Francisco area practice patients sometimes look for a clitoral hood reduction at the same time as labiaplasty and sometimes patients seek this treatment without additional procedures.
The procedure involves reduction of some of the skin around the clitoris.
This procedure must be approached with caution as complications can include scarring or over resection of tissue around the clitoris which can leave the clitoris exposed which patients can find...
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What is Clitoral Hood Reduction?
The clitoral hood is the equivalent the the foreskin on a male. On some women there is an excessive amount of skin covering the clitoris. If there is too much skin, it could pull and cause discomfort and it could decrease sensitivity during sexual activity. A clitoral hood reduction removes some of this excess skin to help alleviate patient's problems.
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Clitoral hood surgery
Clitoral hood reduction surgery involves removal of some of the tissue covering the clitoris. In my practice, this procedure is done (usually) at the time of labia minora surgery. At the time of pre-operative markings I will routinely address the tissue above the clitoris–sometimes if this tissue is not treated at the same time as the labia minora, it may appear relatively redundant (prominent) after the procedure.
In regards to your question regarding safety: the...
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A clitoral hood reduction defined
A clitoral hood reduction is a surgical technique that helps remove skin around the clitoris. This can also be termed a clitoral unhooking and is performed in women who may have difficulty reaching orgasm due to the extra skin in this area.
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Clitoral Hooding
Simply described, Clitoral Hooding, is when you have extra skin overhooding or covering the clitoris.
It is seen more commonly with enlargement of the labia minora.
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Clitoral hood reduction may be done with labiaplasty
Clitoral hood reduction may be performed along with labiaplasty. Clitoral hood reduction is performed usually for cosmetic reasons to reduce the amount or appearance of tissue that cover the clitoris. Some feel that clitoral hood reduction may benefit one's sexual experience.
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Trimming the skin over the clitoris
Over the clitoris there is skin in a inverted V shape that is sometimes tight or long covering the clitoris. Often when that happens sensitivity is reduced and may lead to decreased sexual satisfaction. Trimming that skin allows the clitoris to be less covered and thus much more easily stimulated during intercourse. One should never remove all the skin. That would be too irritating. However, release of a tight hood or shortening of that covering skin leads to a much more satisfying sexual...
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The clitoral hood
The clitoral hood is a small flap of skin that covers the clitoris (it is analogous to the male foreskin). Clitoral reduction refers to a procedure done to trim this skin flap, in order to improve sensation during sexual activity. The procedure is quite simple, can be performed as an office procedure under local anesthesia with light oral sedation, and is often combined with labiaplasty, or reduction of the labia for similar indications. Hope that helps you.
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It is safe.
Hello,
There is a small flap of skin over the clitoris that is referred to as the "clitoral hood." It can be reduced (more commonly tightened) with little risk. I am not a believer in removing it in its entirety, but that is a matter of opinion.
Best Regards,
John Di Saia MD
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Clitoral hood reduction
Clitoral hood reduction is performed to reduce the covering over the clitoris or excess tissue surrounding the clitoris. This is done strictly for cosmetic reasons and the thought that it may increase sensation.
