This blog will discuss the reasons women have an enlarged clitoris, what clitoral reduction surgery entails, the benefits of this procedure, and other procedures that patients can combine for a comprehensive result.
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How Clitoral Reduction Surgery Can Help Your Confidence and Comfort
All bodies are beautiful, but if you struggle to embrace yours, cosmetic surgery can help you feel confident again. This is true of nearly any area of the body, even the most intimate parts. Some women and intersex folks exhibit clitoral enlargement or clitoromegaly, due to congenital idiopathic enlargement, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, or adrenogenital syndrome. Other causes include hormonal abnormalities, anabolic steroids, and bioidentical hormone use.
An englarged clitoris typically involves a larger-than-average clitoral head (glans) and an engorged, erect shaft that may appear like a small penis. While this can be perfectly harmless, many women feel insecure about their large clitoris and can even avoid sexual intimacy, impacting their ability to feel comfortable in relationships. Clitoral reduction surgery is a cosmetic procedure performed by world-renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Gary Alter, that can improve the look of the clitoris for an increase in confidence.
How Does Clitoral Reduction Surgery Work?
Although an enlarged clitoris is a common biological anomaly, only a select number of plastic surgeons perform this surgery. Dr. Gary J. Alter is considered the authority on genital plastic surgery, holding board certification in both urology and plastic surgery, making him uniquely qualified to perform nuanced genital aesthetic surgeries, including clitoral reduction surgery, labiaplasty, and more. Dr. Alter is one of the few plastic surgeons in the country to perform this procedure with a high record of success; his clitoral reduction patients obtain a smaller, more discreet clitoris that maintains normal sensations following the procedure.
During clitoral reduction surgery, the aim is to reduce the size and protrusion of the clitoris without damaging nerves or affecting sensation. Dr. Alter uses advanced surgical techniques to achieve this, reducing the size of the glans and removing the erectile tissue from inside the clitoral shaft. This reduces the large size without affecting sensations, as well as disallows the clitoris to become protrusive when aroused.
The Benefits of Clitoral Reduction Surgery
Bodies come in all shapes and sizes, including sexual organs. But if your clitoris is enlarged or becomes engorged, causing you emotional distress, a clitoral reduction can help. This procedure can:
- Reduce the size of the clitoral head
- Stop the clitoris from becoming erect
- Improve the patient’s confidence
- Increase the patient’s sexual comfort
Sex is a part of life, and if you feel that your body is standing in the way of your ability to enjoy intimacy, then this procedure can help improve your comfort, your relationships, and your quality of life.
Combining Other Wellness Procedures
As the preeminent authority on genital plastic surgery, Dr. Alter offers a comprehensive slate of aesthetic genital surgery procedures that can be paired with your clitoral reduction surgery.
Clitoral hood reduction and clitoropexy are two often combined procedures that enhance the aesthetic and potentially the function of the female sex organ. For some patients, the clitoral hood—the flap of protective skin over the clitoris—is too large, contributing to a bulging appearance to the vagina, and can even make clitoral stimulation difficult. Clitoral hood reduction can remove excess tissue to expose more of the clitoral head, improving the size and sensation of the clitoris.
Labiaplasty is the most popular procedure that Dr. Alter offers, which reduces the size of the labia minora (the inner vaginal lips) to create a more neat, uniform appearance.
These procedures are all highly individual, customized to the anatomical needs and aesthetic goals of the individual patient. Dr. Alter routinely combines procedures for a comprehensive, harmonious result that boosts confidence and patient satisfaction.
Want to Learn More About Clitoral Reduction Surgery in New York City?
Discover the empowerment that comes with loving every aspect of your body: call Dr. Alter today at (212) 321-0749 to schedule a consultation at his New York office, and (310) 275-5566 to schedule a consultation at his Beverly Hills office.
Dr. Alter also offers virtual consultations for the convenience of his out-of-town patients.