Comfort and Confidence, Restored. Clitoral Hood Reduction in Chicago

Clitoral hood reduction, also known as clitoral hoodoplasty, is a surgical procedure in which extra tissue around the clitoris is trimmed or removed. The goal may be to improve appearance, or to expose more of the clitoris to improve sexual stimulation. The procedure can be performed in the office under local anesthesia, or with deeper anesthesia when performed alongside other vaginal procedures.

Yes. Hoodoplasty and clitoral hoodoplasty are clinical names for clitoral hood reduction, the same procedure under all three: removing excess skin from the fold of tissue that covers the clitoris. Dr. Kafali performs hoodoplasty on its own or alongside labiaplasty, depending on your anatomy.

The clitoral hood is the fold of skin surrounding and covering the glans clitoris. Because the clitoris’ sole function is to provide sexual stimulation, it is highly sensitive and contains thousands of nerve endings. The clitoral hood protects that sensitive tissue, and is the female equivalent of the foreskin surrounding the glans penis in males. Among different women, the clitoral hood varies greatly in appearance, from thin and petite to large and redundant. There is no right or wrong appearance, but there are aesthetic preferences in how it appears on its own or in relation to the other vulvar tissues.

If you are unhappy with the size or shape of the skin around your clitoris, or the excess tissue interferes with your ability to achieve orgasm or sexual stimulation, you may be a candidate. Some women with excess clitoral hood tissue find certain tight clothing uncomfortable or embarrassing. Another reason to consider clitoral hood reduction is if you are undergoing labiaplasty to reduce the labia minora, which can leave the vulva looking unbalanced if the clitoral hood is not reduced at the same time.

Surgical clitoral hood reduction can be performed under local or general anesthesia. Dr. Kafali first marks and anesthetizes the area, then carefully resects the excess clitoral hood skin using a scalpel or laser. The resection may be done on the lateral clitoral hood tissues in a diamond-shaped pattern, in the central area above the clitoris in an upside-down moon shape, or in both areas in an upside-down horseshoe shape. Bleeding is carefully controlled and the incisions are closed with self-dissolving sutures. The type of excision and amount of tissue removed depends on your anatomy and your goals.

As with any surgical incision, there will be scars. The skin around the clitoral hood is thin, flexible, and has a good blood supply, so it generally heals very well. After a few months, scars in this area are usually barely noticeable to the naked eye.

Clitoral hood reduction can typically be performed in less than an hour. It is often done alongside other procedures like labiaplasty, which can extend the total duration.

Clitoral hood reduction requires little to no downtime. Immediately after the procedure, expect some mild bleeding and mild to moderate discomfort once the anesthetic wears off. You will be instructed to take it easy for a few days and avoid strenuous exercise. As with other labial or vaginal procedures, you will be asked to abstain from sexual activity for up to six weeks to allow the tissue to heal properly. Most patients return to work in one to two days and resume exercise in two to three weeks.

As with any surgical procedure, expect some discomfort following clitoral hood reduction. Most patients find the discomfort tolerable and easily treated with ice and over-the-counter pain medication. Although uncommon, any excessive pain or swelling should be brought to your surgeon’s attention immediately.

The risks of clitoral hood reduction are minimal, and serious complications are exceedingly rare. Bleeding, swelling, and bruising are generally minimal and should resolve within two to three weeks. The clitoris has many nerve endings, and although very uncommon, nerve injury can occur and in rare cases can be permanent. If the area around the clitoris becomes overly swollen, it can cause a urinary blockage that needs to be addressed immediately. Overall, clitoral hood reduction is a low-risk, safe procedure when performed by an experienced surgeon.

Clitoral hood reduction (hoodoplasty) at FemSculpt is $4,900 to $9,000*. Where you land in that range depends on the extent of tissue removed, the anesthesia, the facility where the procedure is done, and whether it is combined with labiaplasty or another procedure at the same visit.

*All pricing is an estimate and may change at any time without notice. Operating room and anesthesia fees are billed separately and are included in your overall quote.

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