Frequently Asked Questions for Adult Circumcision

The most common reasons for men’s circumcisions are:

• Personal choice
• Tight foreskin (Phimosis)
• Religious or cultural
• Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans (BXO)
• balanoposthitis (inflammation of the glans and foreskin)
• Frenulum breve (short frenulum which tears with sexual activities)
• Paraphimosis (inability to pull back over the head of the penis–glans)
• Diseases of the foreskin, like recurrent balanitis in diabetes patients

I regularly use glue for circumcision incisions. I think it is the best choice for circumcisions. Suppose the circumcision is done with the Glue method (Dermabound Advanced™ or Derma+flex®). The glue contains 2-octyl cyanoacrylate or Octyl and Butyl cyanoacrylates.

The cost of adult circumcision in uk starts from £625 with stitches or  Adult circumcision with Glue £700.

You usually attend the clinic on the same day for the consultation and surgery.

It will be at least 7- 10 days before healing occurs, and you may return to work when you are comfortable enough. Most people require at least a week off work. You should refrain from any sexual activity for a minimum of 4 weeks.

If you develop a temperature, increased redness, throbbing or drainage at the operation site, please get in touch with us for advice.

It will be at least 7 to 14 days before healing occurs, and you may return to work when you are comfortable enough. Most people require at least a week off work. You should refrain from exercise or heavy weight lifting for two weeks and no sexual activity for at least 4 to 6 weeks.

Patients do not usually require a follow-up appointment after circumcision unless the surgeon feels it necessary or you have a condition called BXO. We are happy to see you for follow-up consultation £150.

A local anaesthetic is injected into the base of the penis and all around the shaft of the penis with a single injection, but 2-3 pricks. This provides safe and effective pain relief during the operation. This is the sole form of anaesthesia around the wound, and the patient remains awake during the procedure.

Yes, we do Frenuloplasty or Frenulectomy if the patient wishes, either at the time of circumcision or separately.

Yes, we frequently do revision circumcision in our clinic. Redo, or revision circumcision, changes the adult’s life worried about the scarring from a previous botched circumcision. Many adults who have been circumcised in childhood or later in life are not happy with the appearance of their penis. Re-circumcision is an option available. Mr Khan will correct the following problems from previous circumcisions: Uneven skin, scarred Frenulum, Excessive and uneven circumcision scar, and excess scarring. A second opinion about the prior circumcision is given.

No, you can get circumcised as a man of any age. Am I too old to get circumcised? No, you can have circumcision as old as the 70s.

Any procedure has the potential for side effects. It would be best to be reassured that most patients do not suffer problems after circumcision. Bleeding , infection and scaring can happen.

You might experience discomfort for a few days after the procedure, but painkillers help to decrease the pain. Passing urine is painless and is not affected by the operation. There will be swelling and bruising of the penis for a few days after the procedure. This will last 7-10 days, then subside gradually, and should not cause alarm.

A dressing is applied around the stitch line to prevent the wound from sticking to your underclothes, and this will stay for four days with two anchoring stitches. It is advisable to wear light clothing for 2-3 days.