Clitoral hood skin to rebuild labia?

The best way to rebuild your overresected labia minora depends on the appearance of your labia minora and the surrounding tissues. Post a photo or share one privately by scheduling a virtual consultation. The main options are to use nearby skin from either the clitoral hood or from the labia majora, but the best option for you depends upon the appearance of the area.

There are a couple of options as you mentioned using clitoral hood tissue to make new labia. The other option would be creating labia via vaginal flap advancement using my ReViv technique. Check out the website linked here for more info.

Best of Luck!
Michael A Reed MD @thecosmeticgyn
Davis, California

Thank you for your honest and thoughtful question — I understand how frustrating and emotional this situation can be.
When too much labial tissue has been removed, rebuilding or increasing the size of the labia minora becomes quite complex. Creating new labial tissue is not easy and often does not provide natural or functional results. That said, the best approach can only be determined after an in-person evaluation — seeing the actual anatomy helps guide a personalized and realistic revision plan.
One commonly helpful option is labial puffing using fat transfer or dermal fillers. This can restore volume and soften the contour in the area, making the absence of the labia minora less noticeable and improving the overall harmony of the vulvar appearance.
In addition, it sounds like you may be experiencing cleft separation or widening — something that’s quite common and more noticeable after aggressive labiaplasty. In these cases, cleft narrowing is often a more effective and natural-looking revision technique. It brings the labia majora closer together, reduces visible separation, and restores symmetry. It is generally more cosmetically successful than clitoral hood reduction and avoids disruption of sensation.
As for clitoral hood reduction, I typically do not recommend it in your situation. While there may be excess hood tissue, removing it can affect sensation and often results in visible scarring or suboptimal cosmetic outcomes. In contrast, cleft narrowing offers a more refined and balanced improvement without those risks.
You’re absolutely right to consider traveling for this — revision labiaplasty is highly specialized, and achieving the best possible outcome depends on working with a surgeon experienced in both cosmetic and reconstructive vaginal procedures. Once your anatomy is assessed in person, we can create a plan that aligns with your goals and comfort.