Will clitoral hood reduction affect my sensitivity?

The procedure is designed to preserve sensitivity. The surgeon only removes the excess skin (prepuce) covering the clitoris. The clitoris itself, its underlying anatomy, and its nerve supply are completely untouched throughout the surgery.

Can I have a hoodectomy at the same time as a labiaplasty?

Yes, this is very common. In fact, combining clitoral hood reduction with labia minora reduction often provides the most balanced and aesthetically pleasing result. The combined procedure takes approximately two hours and is performed under TIVA (Total Intravenous Anaesthesia).

Will this surgery guarantee better orgasms?

While reducing an overly large hood can allow for greater direct clitoral exposure during sexual activity, it cannot guarantee improved orgasms. Sexual response involves complex physiological and psychological factors beyond just physical exposure.

Is the procedure painful?

You will not feel any pain during the surgery as it is performed under local anaesthetic with sedation, or TIVA. Post-operatively, you can expect mild to moderate discomfort, swelling, and bruising for the first few days, which is manageable with prescribed painkillers and cold packs.

How long is the recovery period?

Most patients can return to desk-based work within 3 to 5 days. However, you must avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, swimming, and sexual intercourse for a full 6 weeks to allow the delicate tissue to heal completely.

Do I need to return to the clinic to have my stitches removed?

No. We use fully absorbable sutures that dissolve naturally over 3 to 4 weeks. You will, however, need to attend a routine post-operative wound check with our nursing team at 7 to 10 days.

Clitoral Hood Reduction Surgery

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Return to Work
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1 - 2 hours
3 - 5 days
4 - 6 weeks
Local Anaesthetic
London, Essex, Hertfordshire

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Understanding Clitoral Hood Reduction Surgery

The clitoral hood (prepuce) is the fold of skin that covers and protects the clitoris. For some women, this tissue can be excessively large, thick, or asymmetrical. An enlarged hood can cause physical discomfort due to constant friction against tight clothing, swimwear, or during exercise. It can also limit the natural retraction of the hood during sexual activity, reducing direct stimulation, and may cause aesthetic concerns, particularly if it appears disproportionate to the labia minora.

At Shumaila's, our GMC-registered surgeons perform clitoral hood reduction (hoodectomy) as a highly precise day-case procedure. The surgery removes only the excess folds of skin. Crucially, the clitoris itself, its underlying anatomy, and its delicate nerve supply are completely untouched throughout the procedure. We offer this as a standalone surgery or combined with labiaplasty for a fully balanced aesthetic result.

Standalone Hood Reduction
- Ideal for patients whose primary concern is excess tissue specifically over the clitoris, causing friction or aesthetic imbalance
- Performed under local anaesthetic with sedation, allowing you to go home the same day
- The surgeon uses a bilateral excision technique, placing incisions parallel to the clitoral axis to preserve nerve distribution
Combined with Labiaplasty
- The most common approach. Reducing the labia minora without addressing an enlarged hood can leave the hood looking disproportionately prominent
- Combining both procedures in a single session ensures a neat, balanced, and natural-looking result
- Performed under TIVA (Total Intravenous Anaesthesia) for maximum comfort, taking approximately two hours

Safe and Surgically Proven

Clitoral Hood Reduction Surgery is a well-established procedure when performed by qualified surgeons under UK clinical governance.

At Shumaila’s London, all procedures are delivered by GMC-registered surgeons in CQC-registered environments, with individualised consent and aftercare.

It’s safe because

Performed exclusively by highly experienced, GMC-registered surgeons specialising in intimate procedures
The surgical technique strictly avoids the clitoral glans and its nerve pathways, preserving natural sensation
Our clinics are fully CQC-regulated, ensuring strict adherence to UK clinical safety and hygiene standards
We enforce a mandatory two-week cooling-off period after consultation, ensuring you have time to make an informed decision

And effective, due to:

The excess tissue responsible for friction and discomfort is permanently removed and does not regenerate
Bilateral excision techniques ensure a symmetrical, natural-looking aesthetic outcome
All sutures used are fully absorbable, eliminating the discomfort of having stitches manually removed
When combined with labiaplasty, it provides a comprehensive and balanced rejuvenation of the vulval area

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