The clitoris is the main source of sexual pleasure for most women and is instrumental in orgasm. In some women, the foreskin of the clitoris is so large that the tip of the clitoris cannot be aroused. This can be caused by factors such as genetics or hormonal changes. Therefore, affected women often experience little or no pleasure during sexual intercourse. With a clitoral hood reduction, we can change that. Learn everything you need to know about this procedure now.
Treatment duration: 30-60 minutes
Anesthesia: Local anesthesia, if necessary general anesthesia
Hospital stay: Outpatient, 1 day inpatient if necessary
Aftercare: 3-week rest period
Social fitness: After 1-4 days
If you cannot enjoy sexual intercourse as much as you would like, clitoral correction can positively influence your sexual pleasure. In some women, the clitoral sheath is so enlarged that the tip of the clitoris can hardly be stimulated, if at all. This enlargement can also cause other problems: For example, tight underwear causes an uncomfortable sensation when worn. A clitoral hood reduction is a cosmetic surgical procedure that exposes the clitoris so that it can be optimally stimulated and accordingly provides sexual pleasure. Some women opt for it for purely aesthetic reasons, to feel more comfortable in their skin and with their partner.
Before the short procedure, you will have a personal consultation with one of our experienced plastic and aesthetic surgery specialists. In this you will learn whether this method is right for you. After all your questions have been answered, you can decide for or against the reduction of the clitoral hood.
If you decide in favor of it, we will make an appointment at the MEDICAL INN center in Düsseldorf. To ensure that you do not experience any unpleasant feelings or pain during the minor surgery, we will perform a local or general anesthesia. Usually, general anesthesia is necessary when the treatment is combined with labiaplasty or another procedure from intimate surgery. We use a gentle technology with a laser. With this the result becomes precise and the wound healing takes place in a short period of time. After the treatment you can go home. We recommend that you take it easy for about 3 weeks and refrain from sexual intercourse during this time. You should also avoid sports during this time. This is important to prevent wound healing problems. You will receive a prescription from us for any pain. We will also give you tips on how to care for the area in the coming days to support healing.
No. Thanks to the laser technology, there will be hardly any scars. At the same time, they will be almost invisible, as they gradually fade and are hidden by the labia and clitoral hood still present.
Yes. Our team often combines a clitoral prepuce reduction with a labia reduction, vaginal tightening or hymenoplasty.
No. If the procedure is done correctly, there will be no nerve damage and you will retain your full sensitivity around your clitoris. You may notice some numbness while the wound is healing, but this will go away in a few days to weeks.
We recommend that you wait 3-4 weeks before having sexual intercourse. The area is very sensitive, so you should give your body enough time to heal.
Most women feel well enough to return to work after about 2-3 days and some rest and cooling. If you have a physically demanding job, you should allow yourself at least 1 week off to support wound healing.
There are very few complications with the reduction of the clitoral hood. Inflammations occur mainly due to insufficient hygiene or care measures or because the tissue is irritated by the stitches. To prevent this, it is important that you take sufficient time for wound care every day. You will receive tips on this from our experienced team before and after the operation.
We advise you to wait until 18. By then your body will be fully formed and the result of the reduction will be permanently visible.