The frenulum is a thin, small fold of skin that connects the glans penis to the foreskin. It is usually naturally flexible and long enough to avoid causing problems, pain, and discomfort, which can interfere with daily functioning. The condition can be present immediately after birth, or it can shorten as a result of trauma and inflammation, which leads to scarring and thus disrupts the elasticity of the frenulum.
The procedure, known as frenuloplasty, is a short, simple medical procedure performed under local anesthesia. The surgeon cuts the frenulum and then sews it back together, lengthening and strengthening the foreskin.
After the procedure, the patient can return to daily activities very quickly. Sexual activity should be avoided until complete healing, typically for a period of six weeks. Sports, physical exertion, swimming in a pool, sunbathing, saunas, and tanning beds are prohibited. It is important to pay close attention to intimate hygiene.