Excess skin on the sides of the clitoris often causes the clitoris to look enlarged or uneven. Genetics, estrogen, and testosterone exposure can make significant changes in the way the clitoral area appears. A labiaplasty itself may result in the appearance of a relatively larger clitoral area since the excess labia have been removed drawing the eyes to the clitoral region. Dr. Wei offers an exceptionally precise surgery for women seeking to improve the aesthetic appearance of their genital area by excising the extra folds of skin lateral to the clitoris. The clitoris itself and its nerves are never touched. This is NOT clitoral mutilation or clitoral un-hooding. Clitoral Hood Reduction is done in the office under local anesthesia. The procedure takes around 30 minutes to perform.
HOW TO CHOOSE A SURGEON
Gynecologists, urogynecologists, and plastic surgeons constitute the vast majority of specialists performing clitoral hood reductions. It’s crucial to select a surgeon with extensive experience and appropriate training. During your consultation, ask to view before and after photos to assess the surgeon’s work. Note that some surgeons may not publicly display these images due to privacy concerns or consent issues. Dr. Judy Wei is a fellowship-trained board-certified OB/GYN and she completed an aesthetic vulvovaginal one-on-one surgical preceptorship.
