Hoodoplasty / clitoral hood reduction
Hoodoplasty is a surgical procedure involving correction of the clitoral hood — the fold of skin covering the clitoris. Indications may include hypertrophy, asymmetry or discomfort related to the anatomy of this area. The procedure is performed by a surgeon following an individual medical assessment. Depending on the medical indications, it may be performed as a standalone procedure or together with labiaplasty.
Reception: Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Gdańsk, 15 Toruńska Street.
| Procedure | clitoral hood correction |
| Anaesthesia | local or general, determined during the consultation |
| Procedure duration | approximately 45–90 minutes |
| Recovery | approximately 4–6 weeks until full healing |
| Doctor | Piotr Rak, MD, PhD |
| Price | PLN 3,000 |
correction of the shape and proportions of the clitoral hood
assessment of indications, discussion of risks and the surgical plan
surgeon experienced in intimate surgery
with labiaplasty, when medically indicated
What does hoodoplasty involve?
The clitoral hood (prepuce of the clitoris, prepucium clitoridis) is a fold of skin that covers and protects the clitoris. In some women, the clitoral hood is enlarged, asymmetrical or causes discomfort. Hoodoplasty involves surgical removal of excess tissue and precise restoration of appropriate anatomical proportions in this area.
The procedure is performed by a surgeon in an outpatient surgical setting or operating theatre, under local or general anaesthesia. The type of anaesthesia is determined individually during the eligibility consultation. Absorbable sutures are used to close the wound.
Hoodoplasty concerns the clitoral hood, whereas labiaplasty involves correction of the labia minora. These are anatomically separate structures and separate surgical procedures, although both procedures may be indicated at the same time in some patients. This is discussed during the consultation. Each procedure requires a separate medical assessment.
Indications — when may the procedure be considered?
Hoodoplasty may be considered in patients in whom the doctor identifies:
- hypertrophy of the clitoral hood (hypertrophy of the prepucium clitoridis) causing anatomical discomfort,
- asymmetry or an abnormal shape of the clitoral hood following previous procedures, injuries or hormonal changes,
- conditions requiring surgical correction for non-aesthetic reasons, such as recurrent inflammation or difficulty maintaining hygiene.
Every indication requires medical assessment. The doctor takes a medical history, performs a clinical examination and discusses realistic outcomes and possible risks.
Risks and possible complications
Hoodoplasty is a surgical procedure associated with a specific risk profile, which the doctor discusses during the eligibility consultation and before obtaining the patient’s written consent. Possible complications include bleeding and haematoma in the operated area, wound infection requiring antibiotic treatment, wound dehiscence, a scar at the incision site, asymmetry or the need for corrective surgery, as well as changes in sensation in the clitoral area, including the possibility of temporary or permanent reduced sensation or hypersensitivity. The level of risk varies depending on the patient’s individual anatomy, general health and healing process.
How is the procedure performed?
The doctor takes a medical history and performs a clinical examination, assesses the indications and contraindications, presents the proposed procedure plan and discusses the risks and realistic outcomes. The patient provides written consent for the procedure.
The doctor discusses preoperative instructions, including fasting before anaesthesia when general anaesthesia is planned, discontinuation of medicines affecting blood clotting, such as acetylsalicylic acid or ibuprofen, sufficiently in advance, and hygiene of the surgical area.
The procedure is performed under local or general anaesthesia. The surgeon precisely removes excess clitoral hood tissue, shaping the area symmetrically while preserving appropriate anatomical relationships. The wound is closed with absorbable sutures. Procedure duration: approximately 45–90 minutes.
The doctor provides detailed postoperative instructions. A follow-up appointment is scheduled during the consultation or before the procedure. Absorbable sutures do not need to be removed.
Recovery
Swelling and discomfort in the operated area typically occur after the procedure, although their severity varies between patients. Recovery usually proceeds as follows:
- rest is recommended during the first 24–48 hours,
- swelling and bruising gradually subside within 2–4 weeks,
- physical activity involving the perineal area should be avoided for the period indicated by the doctor, usually several weeks,
- sexual activity should be resumed according to the doctor’s instructions, usually no earlier than 4–6 weeks after the procedure,
- the operated area should be cleaned in accordance with the postoperative instructions,
- swimming pools, saunas and hot tubs should be avoided until healing is complete.
Complete tissue healing may take several months. The final aesthetic result can be assessed after the swelling has subsided, usually approximately 6–8 weeks after the procedure.
Contraindications
- active infection or inflammation in the perineal or vulvar area,
- blood clotting disorders or treatment with potent anticoagulant medicines,
- pregnancy and breastfeeding,
- skin or connective tissue diseases affecting wound healing, such as active psoriasis or scleroderma, subject to individual assessment,
- a tendency to develop hypertrophic scars or keloids,
- a recent gynaecological or surgical procedure in this area, requiring an appropriate interval before surgery.
A complete assessment of contraindications is carried out during the medical consultation before the procedure.
Doctor performing hoodoplasty
A surgeon experienced in intimate and plastic surgery. He conducts eligibility consultations, assesses indications for surgery and discusses an individual treatment plan, including the possibility of combining hoodoplasty with labiaplasty when both procedures are indicated.
Hoodoplasty in Gdańsk — consultation with Piotr Rak, MD, PhD
Price: PLN 3,000 · Piotr Rak, MD, PhD, surgeon
Gdańsk, 15 Toruńska Street · Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Frequently asked questions — hoodoplasty in Gdańsk
What risks are associated with hoodoplasty?
As a surgical procedure, hoodoplasty involves risks typical of interventions in this area, including bleeding, wound infection, asymmetry requiring correction, scarring at the incision site and, importantly, possible changes in sensation in the clitoral area, including either reduced sensation or hypersensitivity. The doctor discusses the complete risk profile during the eligibility consultation before obtaining written consent.
How does hoodoplasty differ from labiaplasty?
Hoodoplasty concerns the clitoral hood, which is the fold of skin covering the clitoris. Labiaplasty involves correction of the labia minora. These are two anatomically separate procedures requiring separate medical assessment and surgical planning. When a patient has indications for both procedures, they may be performed at the same time. This is discussed during the consultation. Read more: Labiaplasty in Gdańsk →
Can hoodoplasty and labiaplasty be performed at the same time?
Yes, provided that there are indications for both procedures and the doctor considers the combined procedure appropriate following clinical assessment. Combining the procedures requires one anaesthetic and one recovery period. The scope of surgery is determined exclusively during the eligibility consultation on the basis of a medical examination.
How long does recovery after hoodoplasty take?
Swelling and discomfort usually decrease within 2–4 weeks. Physical and sexual activity should be resumed according to the doctor’s instructions, usually no earlier than 4–6 weeks after the procedure. Complete tissue healing and stabilisation of the result may take several months.
What type of anaesthesia is used for hoodoplasty?
The procedure may be performed under local or general anaesthesia. The type of anaesthesia is selected individually according to the scope of surgery and the patient’s preferences, following consultation with an anaesthetist when general anaesthesia is planned.
How much does hoodoplasty cost in Gdańsk?
The price of hoodoplasty at Wyspa Medycyny Przyjaznej is PLN 3,000. When the procedure is combined with labiaplasty, pricing conditions are determined individually during the consultation. A detailed price list is available on the clinic’s website, or you can ask the reception team by telephone.
Intimate surgery — related procedures
Correction of the labia minora — an anatomically separate procedure.
Details →Assessment of indications, eligibility assessment and discussion of the treatment plan.
Details →A complete range of aesthetic and functional intimate surgery procedures.
Clinic services →Hoodoplasty in Gdańsk — book a consultation
Piotr Rak, MD, PhD · Gdańsk, 15 Toruńska Street · PLN 3,000
Eligibility consultation required · Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The information presented on this page is intended for general educational purposes and does not replace a medical consultation. Hoodoplasty is a surgical procedure requiring individual medical assessment, evaluation of indications and contraindications, and the patient’s written consent. The outcomes of the procedure, including aesthetic and functional outcomes, vary between patients and cannot be guaranteed in advance. Wyspa Medycyny Przyjaznej, 15 Toruńska Street, unit AU1, Gdańsk. Tel.: 600 006 913.