Prof. asoc. Dr. Stefan Gress
Plastic & Aesthetic Surgeon

Correction of the Clitoris
and Clitoral Hood

The clitoris means “small hill”. It is the only organ that serves solely for sexual stimulation.
A true enlargement of the clitoris (clitoral hypertrophy) is very rare and is often mistaken for an enlargement of the clitoral hood (hypertrophy of the prepuce) or a visible protrusion of the clitoris (clitoral protrusion).
Prof. Gress was the first to develop and publish surgical correction procedures for these anatomical changes. Today, these procedures are the worldwide standard…

Important information
Correction of Clitoris

Causes
and Treatment Options

1. Clitoral protrusion

The inner labia (minora) and the clitoris are anatomically completely different structures. Anatomically, however, they are closely connected in that the labia minora closely surround the clitoris on both sides.
If the labia minora are very pronounced and very long, there is often also a protruding clitoral tip. This is often difficult to determine at first glance, as the tip of the clitoris is covered by the long labia and the large clitoral hood.
If the clitoral hood is then tightened and the labia shortened during the labia reduction procedure, a protruding clitoris can be more noticeable than before, as it has reduced coverage by the labia minora.
It is therefore aesthetically and functionally useful to correct the protruding clitoris, especially if you want the outer labia to completely cover the inner labia.

How does it work?

Man kann eine hervorstehende Klitorisspitze nicht einfach hineinschieben, aber es ist möglich, sie nach unten abzusenken. Dies geschieht allein durch Entnahme eines Hautsegmentes unterhalb der Klitoris mit Lösen der unteren Klitorisverankerung. Durch Vereinigen der Wundränder kommt es dann zur Absenkung der Klitoris sowohl in der seitlichen als auch in frontaler Ebene:

Since the clitoris itself is not touched in this technique, there is no danger of reduced sensitivity. On the contrary: In about 40% of cases, sexual intercourse results in improved stimulation. This is due to the fact that the clitoris is situated a little closer to the vaginal entrance and can be stimulated more directly.

The corrective positioning of the clitoris is now an integral part of a comprehensive labia reduction procedure. For more details, see composite reduction labiaplasty

2. Reduction of the clitoral hood

The part of the labia minora that surrounds the clitoris is called the clitoral hood. In fact, the clitoral hood is not a separate anatomical structure but part of the inner labia.
It varies greatly in appearance from woman to woman. It can be very voluminous and completely cover the clitoris tip and hang over it like a curtain, or it can be small and firm and partially or completely expose the clitoris tip.
Most patients want a taut clitoral hood that covers the clitoral tip entirely or almost entirely. A completely exposed clitoral tip does not imply reduced ability for sexual stimulation (after all, the glans of the penis is also uncovered in circumcised men), but for many women, it is aesthetically more pleasing if the clitoris is covered.

3. Correction of a true clitoral enlargement

In rare cases, the clitoris itself may actually be enlarged. Usually, the entire clitoris is enlarged and not just the tip. This is caused by hormonal disorders, especially in the embryonic development phase, or masculinization, especially resulting from the intake of hormones, such as anabolic steroids, by bodybuilders. Intersexual syndromes can also be present, which are also the result of a hormonal imbalance. As the first step, it is essential to clarify the cause through a comprehensive hormonal analysis.

FAQ / Questions and Answers

Before/After Pictures
for Labia Reduction, Labia Correction and Labia Revision

Over 12,500 operations in total

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Over 7,500 operations in the female genital area

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Over 30 years of experience

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Scientific Frontrunner

Inventor of the
Composite Reduction Labiaplasty

This publication by Prof. Gress in the Journal of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery describes the world’s most renowned technique for labiaplasty. It not only reduces the labia minora below the clitoris, but also in the area of the clitoris and above. It also corrects a protruding clitoris (clitoral protrusion). This is the perfect technique if the outer labia are to completely enclose or cover the inner labia.

While the reduction of the labia minora was still considered rather unusual a few years ago, it is now part of the on the homepages of most plastic surgeons and an increasing number of gynecologists. gynecologists…

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Textbook author and teacher
of female genital surgery and intimate surgery

International textbook by Prof. Gress Intimate genital surgery, especially for techniques to reduce the labia minora, to reconstruct the labia minora and for labia revision and to reduce the labia majora and for shaping the mons veneris.

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Specialist for
Labia Reconstruction and Revision, Labia Reduction, Labia Correction, Vaginal Tightening

This publication by Prof. Gress entitled “Labia Minora Repair” in the Journal of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, describes the possibilities of reconstructing the labia minora after botched previous operations. The correction is described in particular detail when the labia minora below the clitoris have been excessively shortend and the clitoris protrudes too far (small penis deformity).

The demand for surgical procedures to treat the external female genital area, in particular labia reduction and labiaplasty has increased significantly in recent years…

Well known
from the media

Professor
of Plastic Surgery

Prof. Gress is a member of numerous professional societies.

It goes without saying that Prof. Gress actively participates in the most renowned specialist congresses worldwide and organizes and conducts his own teaching events and lectures, in particular to ensure the highest international standards for surgical and treatment techniques, the »State of the art«.

Memberships

Professor Gress is a member in the most important national and international specialist societies.