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Composite Labia Minora and Clitoral Hood Reduction: An Optional Surgical Method
Linxia Duan1, Zhi Li2, Huihua Zhang2
1Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, 030032, China.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|August 13, 2025
Summary
This study presents a simple two-part surgical method for labia minora reduction and clitoral hood reshaping. The technique offers high patient satisfaction and is suitable for surgeons seeking effective, safe cosmetic and functional results.
Area of Science:
- Female Genital Plastic Surgery
- Cosmetic Gynecology
Background:
- Labia minora hypertrophy and clitoral hood redundancy are common concerns.
- Existing surgical methods require careful planning for optimal outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce an easy, safe, and effective two-part excision technique for composite labia minora and clitoral hood reduction.
- To evaluate the functional and aesthetic outcomes of this surgical approach.
Main Methods:
- A two-part surgical approach involving clitoral hood tissue removal followed by labia minora edge resection.
- Data collection on preoperative reasons for surgery, postoperative complications, and patient satisfaction using Genital Appearance Satisfaction (GAS) scales.
Main Results:
- 68 patients underwent the procedure for physical discomfort, aesthetics, hygiene, and sexual function.
- High patient satisfaction reported, with significant improvement on postoperative GAS scales (P < 0.05).
- Low complication rate (7.4%) with only one revision surgery (1.5%).
Conclusions:
- The two-part resection method is a simple, effective technique for labia minora and clitoral hood reduction.
- Achieves high functional and aesthetic satisfaction with minimal complications.
- The technique is particularly suitable for inexperienced surgeons and can yield desirable aesthetic results.
