Partial/total circumcision
Male circumcision is performed worldwide and has been practiced since several thousand years ago. It is estimated that as many as one in three men worldwide is circumcised.
Male circumcision is performed worldwide and has been practiced since several thousand years ago. It is estimated that as many as one in three men worldwide is circumcised.
The most common indications for the procedure include phimosis, too short a frenulum, inflammation, lichen sclerosus, and excess loose skin.
Circumcision is a procedure performed under local anesthesia, without the need for a stay in the clinic. During the procedure, the surgeon partially (part of the foreskin is removed) or completely removes the skin fold, i.e., the foreskin. The wound is usually closed with absorbable sutures, a dressing with antiseptic ointment is applied, and the patient is instructed on how to safely change dressings and maintain hygiene in the area. The procedure carries a low risk of complications and is therefore considered safe.
After the procedure, the physician performing the procedure will schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure the wound is healing properly. After the procedure, the patient may experience moderate pain, hypersensitivity in the glans penis, swelling, and minor bleeding. Normal functioning returns very quickly; sexual activity should be avoided for six weeks. Sports, physical exertion, swimming in a pool, sunbathing, saunas, and tanning beds are prohibited. It is important to pay particular attention to intimate hygiene.