Circumcision Repair

Circumcision repair might be necessary if you or your son had a poorly performed circumcision. There might be unsightly or uncomfortable circumcision scarring or too much foreskin left behind.

These problems can occur if the person doing the circumcision is unskilled. Circumcision is a relatively simple, straightforward procedure. However, to achieve the best outcomes, you do need a practitioner with the necessary skill and precision.

The anatomy of a penis is not nearly as simple as it may appear. Dr. Pittman is an expert in penile anatomy and appreciates the differences in anatomy between each patient. This allows the doctor to adjust his technique during circumcision so you can experience optimal results.

A less well-trained and experienced practitioner wouldn’t have the skills to adapt to each patient. This lack of skill might leave you with problems after your circumcision. If you have a circumcision scar on the shaft, for example, a repair may help.

Several problems can develop when you have an incorrectly done circumcision. These include:

Excessive foreskin

You might find you have more foreskin remaining than you wanted. The redundant foreskin might cover the head of the flaccid penis partially or entirely. This excessive foreskin can lead to infection and inflammation, as well as having a less pleasing appearance.

Extensive circumcicion scarring

Unskilled circumcisions can result in noticeable scarring. The scars can be thick, elevated, or crooked. In most cases, scarring is unsightly but doesn’t cause any medical problems.

However, the scarring might cause issues like bowing or excessive curvature when your penis is erect. Both experiences can be painful.

Adhesions

Adhesions are bands of fibrous tissue that join the rim of the head of your penis to the scar tissue that forms after circumcision. Adhesions can cause significant pain and discomfort when you have an erection.

Frenulum breve

A frenulum is a band of fibrous tissue that connects two parts of your anatomy. Your penis has a frenulum under the glans that helps retract your foreskin when you get an erection.

If the frenulum is too short, your foreskin can’t retract properly, and tension develops. This can cause pain and might lead to skin tears.

The precise method Gentle Circumcision uses to perform your circumcision repair depends on what’s causing the problem. Each issue requires its own corrective option.