Anxiety-Free Circumcision with Inhalation Sedation
A gentle, stress-free "Twilight Sleep" option for older children, teens, and adults at Gentle Circumcision.
Call 310-559-8000Why Fear Should Never Stand in the Way of Care
For many parents and adult patients, the primary barrier to getting a necessary or desired circumcision is anxiety. Fear of pain, needles, or the clinical environment can cause patients to delay treatment for years.
At Gentle Circumcision, we believe your procedure should be as emotionally comfortable as it is clinically precise. Led by Dr. Jerome Pittman, our clinic has performed over 17,000 successful procedures.
To provide the ultimate level of comfort, we are proud to offer Inhalation Sedation (Twilight Sleep) for our pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients.
Who Is Inhalation Sedation For?
Older Children & Teenagers
School-aged children and teens often experience high anxiety. Inhalation sedation allows them to drift into a deeply relaxed state, completely eliminating procedural fear.
Anxious Adults
Whether you have a low pain tolerance or severe needle phobia, this option allows you to experience a peaceful, worry-free procedure.
Corrective Procedures
Ideal for patients undergoing more complex revisions or cosmetic adjustments who prefer an extra layer of comfort.
The Benefits of Inhalation Sedation
No Needles to Start
The sedation is breathed in gently through a comfortable mask. No IV needles are required to begin relaxing.
Rapid Recovery
Unlike deep general anesthesia, inhalation sedation wears off within minutes of completing the procedure. You wake up quickly and cleanly.
Elite Professional Safety
Your sedation is administered and monitored from start to finish by board-certified pediatric and adult anesthesia specialists.
How It Works: Step-by-Step
Gentle Inhalation
Once you or your child are comfortable in our private procedure room, a soft, lightweight mask is placed over the nose. You will breathe in a specialized medical gas mixture, often referred to as "laughing gas" or a light inhalation agent.
Deep, Peaceful Relaxation
Within seconds, a warm wave of calm and physical relaxation washes over you. While you remain conscious and able to breathe on your own, you will drift into a peaceful "twilight" state where anxiety, tension, and awareness of pain disappear.
Rapid Wake-Up & Easy Recovery
Once your circumcision specialist completes the quick, gentle procedure, the sedation gas is turned off. Within just 5 to 10 minutes, the gas completely clears from your system, leaving you fully awake, alert, and ready to head home to rest.
Scheduling & Simple Global Pricing
Because your safety is our absolute priority, we bring in a dedicated, mobile team of board-certified anesthesiology specialists to manage the sedation. To keep this elite service accessible and highly efficient, we utilize a Block-Scheduling Model.
Designated "Anxiety-Free" Days
Sedation cases are grouped together on one designated day per month, or more frequently as demand increases.
Transparent Global Fee
We offer a single, comprehensive Global Fee that covers both the circumcision and the anesthesia services.
Standard procedural cost: $900 – $1,500 depending on patient age and case complexity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is inhalation sedation safe for children?
Yes, exceptionally safe. Inhalation agents have been used in pediatric medicine and dentistry for decades. Because a dedicated anesthesiology provider monitors your child's vitals the entire time, you can rest assured they are in the safest hands possible.
Will my child or I feel any pain?
No. The inhalation sedation keeps the patient completely relaxed and deeply calm, while Dr. Pittman utilizes advanced local numbing techniques to ensure the surgical site is completely pain-free.
Do I need to fast before the procedure?
Yes. Because we utilize professional sedation, patients must follow strict "nothing by mouth" fasting guidelines for a set number of hours prior to their scheduled appointment. Our scheduling coordinator will provide you with precise fasting instructions based on your appointment time.
Can I drive home afterward?
Adults: Because the sedation clears your system entirely within minutes, you will feel completely normal. However, for maximum safety, all adult sedation patients are required to have a designated driver to take them home.
Children/Teens: A parent or legal guardian must be present to drive them home and monitor them during recovery.
Secure Your Spot on Our Next Sedation Day
Our designated monthly "Anxiety-Free Days" fill up quickly. If you or your child would like to utilize inhalation sedation for an upcoming circumcision, please contact our Culver City clinic today to check availability and join our priority scheduling list.
Or call us directly at 310-559-8000 to speak with our care coordinator.