Reduction of the clitoris

What is clitoral reduction?

Excess folds of the clitoral hood or foreskin can be reduced by reducing the clitoral hood. The procedure is most commonly performed in conjunction with labiaplasty.

When do you need clitoral reduction?

The extra folds of the clitoris can create a prominence that is exaggerated when the labia minora are reduced, and reducing the hood of the clitoris can improve the balance in the appearance of the female genitalia.
Clitoral reduction is usually performed together with labiaplasty under local anesthesia with oral sedation or under general anesthesia.

How is the procedure performed?

Excess tissue is marked according to the anatomy of the specific patient. There is a wide variation in the shape and extent of the folds. In some patients the excision is performed as a "Y" extension of the labiaplasty. Closure is usually done with resorbable sutures.

Recovery after surgery

Recovery is mainly determined by concomitant labiaplasty.

What are the results of clitoral reduction?

Clitoral reduction is usually performed in conjunction with labiaplasty, which has a high satisfaction rate in over 90 percent of patients.

What are the risks

There is a risk of: bleeding, hematoma, infection, nerve damage, under or over resection.

Each type of surgery also carries a small risk of:

-blood clots
-allergic reaction to the anaesthetic

Your surgeon should explain how likely these risks and complications are and how you will be treated if you get them.