You might think this mostly concerns men wanting larger size, but only 45% actually desire that. Meanwhile, a surprising 75% of women are dissatisfied with their vagina.
Women often complain about asymmetrical or overly large labia, or excess skin around the clitoris. But these issues aren’t just about vanity; sometimes medical reasons or sexual comfort call for intervention. For example, after childbirth, the vagina can become too "loose," sometimes causing incontinence, painful sex, or other birth-related concerns.
Here are the four most common vaginal surgeries:
Labia Reduction
Many women feel bothered by large, protruding labia. This isn’t just about looks—dryness and chafing can occur. This simple outpatient procedure reshapes and reduces the labia to a comfortable size.
Hymen Restoration
This procedure is popular in cultures where virginity before marriage is a must for religious or cultural reasons.
Clitoral Hood Correction
This surgery removes excess skin around the clitoris that can sometimes cover it so much it interferes with sexual pleasure.
Vaginal Tightening
Most often done after childbirth, but some women are born with a loose vagina. Laser treatments can restore tightness, also supporting the bladder and uterus.
Wondering if there are different surgeries for the penis? Absolutely—and it’s not just about size.
Here are four common penis correction procedures:
Penis Enlargement
This is the most popular procedure—because size matters to many men—and comes in two types: lengthening and thickening. Lengthening involves repositioning the suspensory ligament to extend the penis, while thickening uses the patient’s own fat injections. Heads up: lengthening carries risks, and thickening results aren’t permanent.
Penis Reduction
The world’s first penis reduction was done in 2015 on a 17-year-old whose 18 cm (7 in) flaccid penis caused challenges in sex and sports. After the successful surgery, many others sought the same solution.
Foreskin Restoration
Men circumcised as infants for religious or hygiene reasons sometimes choose to surgically restore their natural foreskin as adults.
Scrotum Surgery
Some men find their scrotum too large and seek reduction surgery. This can improve comfort during sex and daily life. There are also testicular implants for cases where a testicle is missing due to birth defects, disease, or failure to descend.
