How much does clitoral hood reduction cost?

It depends mainly on whether it is combined with labiaplasty and which specific technique is used. The price panel at the top of this page shows what verified clinics currently charge.

No. Only redundant skin of the hood covering the clitoris is removed; the clitoris itself is never touched in a legitimate version of this procedure.

Yes, considerably. It adds a modest amount to a labiaplasty already being planned, which is much less than the cost of booking it as a separate procedure and trip.

Many women who ask about this have a hood that falls within the normal range, and a proper assessment may conclude that no procedure is needed, which is a legitimate and common, cost-free outcome.

Over-resection leaves the clitoris exposed to constant friction from clothing, which is difficult to treat and close to impossible to reverse. This is why conservative, lateral technique is the standard of care.

Mainly because of lower staff costs, facility overheads and indemnity insurance, and the exchange rate, as with surgery generally on this site.

Not for cosmetic reasons. A genuine functional indication causing physical symptoms may be assessed differently by your own health system.

Numbness or hypersensitivity around the clitoris is common in the first months and usually settles over three to six months. Persistent hypersensitivity is uncommon but can be genuinely distressing.

Yes, this is the usual approach, treating both sides in one procedure and one recovery, since asymmetry commonly exists at baseline and is addressed by matching rather than treating one side at a time.

Plan around five days as a minimum, allowing for a wound check before travel.

Be cautious of a price given without examination, or any suggestion of removing more than a conservative amount to guarantee a dramatic result.

A minor revision under local anaesthesia at around six months, once swelling has settled, is a common and usually straightforward way to address residual asymmetry.

Discomfort is generally manageable with standard pain relief, with swelling and bruising that peaks around day three and looks more dramatic than it feels.

Usually not with a standard policy, which typically excludes anything arising from a planned procedure abroad. Specialist medical travel policies exist and are worth arranging in advance.

Ask the surgeon directly how they approach avoiding over-resection, and ask to see healed results from their own practice, since this, more than the price, predicts your actual outcome.

This procedure is not offered to anyone under 18 without a specific physical indication. Beyond that, candidacy depends on anatomy and symptoms rather than age specifically.

No. A partner's preference driving the request is specifically listed as a situation where this procedure should be avoided, since the decision needs to be the patient's own.

Yes, and it is worth paying a premium for genuine, specific genital surgery experience, since conservative, careful technique is what actually protects you here, more than which clinic is cheapest.

Yes, particularly to compare how each surgeon describes their approach to conservative technique and their own revision rate, rather than comparing headline prices alone.

This site’s labiaplasty cost page covers that procedure in full pricing depth, and discussing both together at one consultation is the most efficient way to plan a combined procedure if both apply to you.

Yes, this is a very common feeling, and a reputable clinic handles the conversation professionally and matter-of-factly. Being able to describe exactly what bothers you, whether discomfort, appearance or difficulty with clothing, helps the surgeon recommend the right, appropriately conservative approach.

Only as something you choose to discuss, not as a driving reason for the procedure. A partner's preference specifically driving the request is listed as a situation this procedure should be avoided in, since the decision needs to be genuinely the patient's own.

For some patients, particularly where body image concerns persist despite the hood being within the normal range, a reputable clinic may suggest this as a genuinely useful alternative or companion to any surgical discussion.

Both specialties perform this procedure; a gynaecologist brings particular familiarity with normal anatomical variation, while a plastic surgeon brings particular aesthetic and reconstructive technique experience. What matters most is specific, verifiable experience with this exact procedure rather than which broader specialty the surgeon trained in.

Many reputable clinics build in a deliberate period between an initial consultation and booking, particularly for a procedure in an area this sensitive, rather than allowing same-day booking from a first enquiry.

A second person's flights and accommodation are a genuine addition to your total cost, though given how short this specific procedure is, many patients manage perfectly well with the standard clinic support alone.

Quotes are often given in euros, sterling or US dollars for international patients, even though the underlying costs are in Turkish lira, so confirm exactly which currency you will actually be charged in and at what point the exchange rate is fixed.

Most packages include at least one follow-up check before you fly home, plus guidance on remote follow-up afterwards. Confirm exactly how many checks are included and how a later concern about sensation or asymmetry would be handled.

Given how much the right approach depends on an individual assessment, there is often limited room to negotiate a headline figure before that assessment has happened, though it is reasonable to ask about combined pricing with labiaplasty.

Comparing two or three verified clinics, each having properly assessed your anatomy rather than quoting from photographs alone, gives a reasonably thorough basis for comparison without becoming an unmanageable research project.

Yes, considerably. General cosmetic surgery experience does not automatically translate to the specific judgement needed here, and asking how many of this exact procedure a surgeon performs in a typical year is more informative than their broader credentials alone.

Yes, since swelling at six weeks can make even an excellent result look uncertain, and a surgeon willing to show healed, settled outcomes from their own practice is demonstrating genuine confidence in their technique.

Yes, clear written instructions covering wound care, activity restrictions and specific warning signs such as new pain or discharge should be a standard, included part of any reputable package, and their absence is worth questioning before you book.

A reputable clinic should offer a clear route for remote follow-up, whether by phone, email or photographs sent for review, for at least the first few weeks after surgery, and confirming exactly how this works is worth doing before you travel.

Yes, always. A written quote should name the specific technique agreed, whether labiaplasty is included, the total price in a stated currency, and what would happen, and cost, if your assessment on arrival changes the recommended plan.

Some clinics adjust availability and, occasionally, pricing during their busiest travel seasons, so it is worth asking whether booking outside peak periods offers any advantage to your overall travel budget.

It can, since existing scarring may affect how the surgeon plans the reduction. Mention any prior surgery in the area at consultation so it can be properly assessed and reflected accurately in your quote.

Choose a surgeon based on their specific, verifiable experience and their approach to conservative technique, not the lowest price, since over-resection is the one outcome here that cannot be reliably corrected afterwards.

Yes, individual swelling response varies considerably, and patients prone to more pronounced swelling may need a slightly longer period away from work or strenuous activity than the general guidance suggests, which is worth discussing honestly at your pre-operative consultation rather than assuming the shortest timeline applies to you.

Loose, breathable cotton underwear is generally recommended rather than any specialised compression garment for this specific procedure, which is an inexpensive item most patients can source easily themselves rather than a notable added cost.

Generally no. Once healed and settled, results are stable long-term barring a specific complication such as asymmetry or over-resection, unlike some other procedures in this category that carry an inherent, recurring cost structure.

Yes, most surgeons recommend avoiding vigorous exercise, particularly anything involving straddling a bicycle seat or significant friction in the area, for several weeks longer than the return to ordinary desk-based work, which is worth planning for if you have a regular fitness routine.

Yes, mentioning any known allergies at consultation allows the surgeon to select appropriate dressing materials and sutures in advance, which is a standard part of pre-operative planning rather than something that adds meaningfully to the cost.

Clinics with recognised international accreditation and a genuine track record of treating patients travelling specifically for this category of surgery sometimes charge a premium that reflects real, relevant experience, which is often a reasonable trade-off for a procedure this sensitive.

Yes, reputable clinics specialising in this category of surgery typically have specific, discreet arrangements for arrival, check-in and recovery that respect patient privacy, which is worth asking about directly even though it may not appear as a distinct line item on the invoice.

A clinic offering consultations and aftercare instructions in your own language, either through a surgeon who speaks it directly or a professional interpreter, meaningfully reduces the risk of miscommunication about something this sensitive, and is worth confirming before booking even if it does not change the headline price.

Yes, even a short, local-anaesthetic procedure should take place in a properly accredited facility with appropriate sterile technique and emergency equipment available, regardless of how minor the operation itself feels, and this is worth verifying rather than assuming of any clinic offering a low price.

Because the surgical fee itself is relatively modest when booked alone, flights and accommodation for a dedicated standalone trip can represent a meaningful share of the total cost, which is one reason combining it with labiaplasty in the same visit is usually the more cost-efficient approach for international patients.

Choose a surgeon based on their specific, verifiable experience and conservative approach, and combine it with labiaplasty if that is also relevant to you, since this is the single most reliable way to keep both cost and risk manageable over the long term.

Generally not significantly. A surgeon planning any later procedure in the area will simply take the existing correction into account when assessing anatomy and planning technique, which is a standard part of assessment rather than an added cost or complication.

No single universal certification covers genital cosmetic surgery specifically, so verifying a surgeon’s underlying medical qualification, their registration with a national regulator, and their specific case experience remains the most reliable way to assess competence.

A clinic with a genuine, established track record in medical tourism generally has more experience managing international logistics around a sensitive procedure like this one, which is worth weighing alongside the surgeon’s own specific credentials.

Some surgeons prefer to avoid scheduling during menstruation for practical reasons around hygiene and dressing comfort, though this is a minor logistical preference rather than a factor that genuinely affects the clinical outcome itself.

Yes, a clinic experienced specifically in this area should have a genuine range of dressing sizes available, since one-size-fits-all approaches are less comfortable and less effective for some patients during the important early healing period.

Yes, and a reputable clinic should have a clear, specific answer, whether an on-call surgeon, a partner hospital, or a dedicated emergency contact line, rather than a vague assurance that someone will respond eventually.