CLITORAL HOOD REDUCTION

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Excess folds of the clitoral hood can be reduced with a clitoral hood reduction. Clitoral hood reduction frequently is done at the time of labiaplasty to reduce the occurrence of clitoral hood sagging after labiaplasty alone.

The extra folds is exaggerated when the labia minora are reduced, and a clitoral hood reduction can improve the balance in appearance of the female genitalia.

Risks of a clitoral hood reduction?

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