What is clitoral hood reduction?

please describe what is clitoral hood reduction and is it safe?

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7 answers to “What is clitoral hood reduction?”

A: Clitoral Hood Reduction

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Clitoral hood reduction may be done with labiaplasty

By Sanjay Grover, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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.

A: Trimming the skin over the clitoris

By Helen S. Colen, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: The clitoral hood

By Armando Soto, MD - Orlando Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: It is safe.

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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

A: Clitoral hood reduction

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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.

A: See the clitoral hood reduction video

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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... more