Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin from the glans (head) of your baby’s penis. Circumcision usually takes place soon after the baby is born, but there are sometimes reasons why newborns can’t undergo circumcision.

The most common reasons are:

• Premature birth
• Breathing problems during delivery
• No insurance coverage
• Undecided about circumcision at birth

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Circumcision for older babies is possible using the Plastibell technique. Plastibell is the method Dr. Pittman uses to circumcise newborn babies.

The Plastibell circumcision device is made of clear, lightweight plastic. It’s shaped like a bell with a detachable handle attached. The Plastibel device comes in several sizes to fit newborns, older babies, and some toddlers.

During the circumcision, Dr. Pittman places the bell portion over the glans  (head) of your baby’s penis. The excess foreskin is then pulled  over the bell and secured tightly with special string. (ligature).

The procedure is completed by removing the unwanted excess portion of foreskin. The bell acts as protection for the delicate glans during the procedure.

Older baby circumcision takes about 20 minutes to complete. Healing time is approximately 14-21 days.

Older babies feel pain just like you do, and one of the priorities at Gentle Circumcision is to make sure there’s excellent pain management for your baby, both during and after the procedure.For older babies, a pre-circumcision loading dose of acetaminophen is given the night before, and repeated the morning of the procedure. With needle-free injections (optional), we are able to numb the circumcision area prior to and after the conclusion of the procedure. This needle-free experience is virtually painless and simple in principle. The needle-free administration of  local anesthesia uses a medical grade jet to deliver a high-pressure jet stream of anesthesia directly to the area. The anesthesia penetrates locally at the injection site and onset is almost immediate. After the procedure, parents can alternate between acetaminophen (infant Tylenol) and ibuprofen (infant Motrin) to provide a virtually painless circumcision recovery.