Will my clit poke out if I do a clitoral hood reduction? (Photo)

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I know I have excess skin that I want to remove from my clitoral hood but if I do that will I be left with my clit poking out? I don't want it to look like a tiny penis!!!

Mark N. Scheinberg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questionConfusing terms lead to confusionThere are actually two pair of labia. a lower pair that inserts into the clitoris and a second pair called prepuce that forms the hood and which usually insert into the lower pair. The skin immediately over the clitoris is called the hood. The clitoris should not poke out more that 2-5 mm (1/8-1/5 inch). From your photo you should not remove any more hood(hood reduction). What you are looking to reduce is excess prepuce which would leave the hood as is, so as to not have the clit poke out any more than it does now.

Stephanie Molden, MD · Answer

Clitoral good reduction will inevitably uncover your clitoris more.  This can help sensation somewhat but if you are concerned you should address this at the time of your examination with your surgeon as they can help you decide if this too much for your liking or customize the reduction such that only a small amount is exposed. Good luck!

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS · Answer

It appears that the loose skin is limited to the labia minora. The clitoral hood appears smooth. So long as the labia minora skin is reduced in a precise and conservative fashion, the clitoris should not look like a tiny penis.

Oscar A. Aguirre, MD, FPMRS · Answer

The shape and size of your clitoral hood is your best feature. You do have large labia minora and would benefit from a labiaplasty. This is an in-office procedure perfromed under local anesthesia.
Go to the link below to see hundreds of B/A photos of labiaplasty procedures. You will likely find some examples that are quite similar to you. From that link you may schedule a virtual consult via phone or zoom, at which time we can discuss in-depth your anatomy, expectations, and concerns. Women from all over the world travel to my Center for their Intimate Makeover under local anesthesia.
Best of luck,

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Assuming your clitoris is not currently exposed, it should not be after a hood reduction.  Hope this helps.

Will my clit poke out if I do a clitoral hood reduction? (Photo)

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Answer: You do not need a hood reduction

Answer: You do not need a hood reduction

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