Does Labiaplasty Affect Sensation?

Medically Reviewed By

Dana M. Goldberg, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Published: June 8, 2026
Last Updated: July 25, 2026

Many patients worry about damage to the nerves near the clitoris, but the nerve to the clitoris comes from deep under (like the roots of a tree), and the tissue is removed superficially (like the leaves and branches), so after 2300 procedures, I have never had a patient with reduced sensation. In fact, many patients report improved sensation after the excess skin is removed.

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