Clitoral Hoodoplasty (Clitoral Hood Reduction Surgery)

The clitoris is the primary organ responsible for sexual pleasure and orgasm in women. Some women may experience sagging, wrinkles, or excess tissue in the skin around the clitoris, often in conjunction with excess tissue in the inner labia. The swollen, wrinkled, or darker-colored skin folds around the clitoris can negatively affect individuals psychologically and lead to a lack of confidence during sexual intercourse. The surgical correction of wrinkles and excess tissue on the clitoris, aiming to achieve a more aesthetically pleasing appearance, is referred to as 'clitoral hoodoplasty.

What is Clitoral Hoodoplasty (Clitoral Hood Reduction Surgery)?

Clitoral hoodoplasty refers to the skin tissue that covers the clitoris, and this surgery aims to remove excess skin folds in the clitoral area to eliminate wrinkles. This is done to achieve a more aesthetic appearance in the area and is commonly known as 'clitoral aesthetics.'

Clitoral aesthetics (hoodoplasty) is often performed in conjunction with inner labia aesthetics, also known as labioplasty procedures, but it can also be done independently. In some cases, patients who have undergone inner labia aesthetics (labioplasty) surgery may later request a second surgery for clitoral area aesthetics because they are not satisfied with the aesthetic appearance.

Why is clitoral aesthetics (hoodoplasty) performed? During labioplasty, where the inner labia are reduced and given a pleasing appearance, many patients are left with skin wrinkles and folds on the clitoris. This can sometimes give the appearance of a small penis due to the swelling in the clitoral area. Therefore, for a significant portion of patients, especially those aiming for a 'Barbie vagina' appearance, clitoral area aesthetics may also be necessary. Otherwise, dissatisfaction with the post-surgery appearance may arise among patients.