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Adult Circumcision
Adult Circumcision Procedure for Men
Helping adults make the right circumcision choices.
Gentle Circumcision Surgery for Adults
If youʼre an uncircumcised man, itʼs never too late to benefit from the advantages of undergoing circumcision. Dr. Sameer Malholtra and the Gentle Circumcision team specialize in performing adult male circumcisions. Dr. Malholtra is a graduate of the Columbia School of Medicine and the Stanford University Urology program.
Our team provides a virtually painless circumcision using local anesthesia. Find out more about the benefits of adult circumcision by calling Gentle Circumcision at 310-559-8000.
Adult Circumcision Q & A
What is adult circumcision?
Many uncircumcised men decide for various reasons that they would like to get circumcised as an adult.
Thereʼs some evidence that adult circumcision could protect your female partners from infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is known to cause cervical cancer and other STDs.
You might simply prefer the way a circumcised penis looks or want to make it easier to keep your penis clean and prevent infection. Any reason is valid.
Is adult circumcision safe?
Thereʼs no denying that circumcision is a far more straightforward procedure in an infant. However, adult circumcision is still a very safe and uncomplicated procedure. It’s important to seek out experienced professionals who specialize in performing the procedure in adults.
Circumcision Technique
Sleeve resection is the most commonly used method for adult circumcision. Local anesthesia is given before the procedure. Two cuts are made side by side in the shape of a ring on the shaft of the penis. The skin between the cuts are removed and the two edges are sewn together.
The location of the healed scar will depend on where the cut closest to the glans is made. Stitches used will absorb into the skin, so removal is not necessary. The procedure takes approximately 45 minutes and healing time is 4-6 weeks.
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What about Pain Management?
Gentle Circumcisionʼs goal is to achieve a virtually painless procedure and recovery for you.
Patient comfort is our priority. With needle-free injections, we are able to numb the circumcision area throughout the procedure. The anesthesia uses a high pressure jet stream to penetrate locally at the injection site. Onset is almost immediate.
Alternating between extra-strength acetaminophen and ibuprofen over the next 48 hrs is sufficient to address any discomfort. Or as a matter of choice, you may request the doctor to prescribe a narcotic analgesic such Vicodin.
Why Gentle Circumcision?
For adults, circumcision cost can be a barrier to treatment. We offer financing so that you don’t have to wait. Read more here.
HOW IT WORKS
Make your appointment
Call our office to make your appointment, or simply schedule online. You have a choice to setup a consultation alone, or schedule a consultation and procedure on the same day.
Come to your Complimentary Consultation
Next, come to the office for your complimentary consultation. At this appointment, you will have a chance to get answers to all your questions. If desired, you may even have the procedure on the same day.
Have the Procedure
On the day of your procedure, be sure to arrive a little early. Administering local anesthesia and completing the circumcision will take 30-40 minutes.
Experience a virtually painless recovery
We have perfected our pain management strategies to allow you the most comfortable recovery possible. You will be able to return to work in approximately 2-3 days.
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