Circumcision is commonly done on adults for religion reasons, penile skin infections and individual choice.

Questions and Answers

(1) What is Circumcision?
This is a surgical procedure for conservative penile skin excision skin thus exposing the glans partially or completely.

(2) How much skin is exceed?
The keyword here is "conservative excision". In an adult the doctor has to exercise caution in excising skin. It must be adequate that it does not hinder a full erection.

(3) How long does the surgery take?
The procedure is a day procedure. You do not have to stay. This is done as an outpatient basis. It can take about 1 hour to do the procedure.

(4) Do I need a general anesthetic?
There is no need for a general anesthetic. The procedure is absolutely sufficient with i.v. sedation and local anesthesia.

(5) Can I drive after the procedure?
No, you cannot. You got to have someone to take you home.

(6) Do I need to take time of work?
Yes, you do. Its safe to say that one should have about 5 days off from work.

(7) Do I have to remove any sutures?
No. There are no sutures to remove. Multiple dissolving sutures which have been put will dissolve in about 2 weeks.

(8) Do I have to come back for post op check?
Yes, you do. On the 2nd and 5th day.

(9) What kind of bandage will I have?
When you go back you will have a tapped bandage exposing the glans.

(10) Can I shower?
Yes, you can. Use a condom and gently tie it at the back to prevent the bandage getting wet.

(11) When can I remove the bandage?
On the 5th day you can soak the bandage in water and gently peel it off.

(12) What do I do after 5 days?
To help the stitches to dissolve apply Vaseline daily.

(13) When can I have sex?
Around six weeks.

(14) What complication can I expect?

  • Infection
  • Bleeding
  • Wound break down. To prevent infection you will be put on antibiotic. If there is any bleeding you will need to come back and see us. If wound break down which can happen a week or two to after surgery you may need to restitch it.

(15) What medication do I have after surgery?

  • Antibiotic to take regularly as prescribed.
  • Painkillers as prescribed.
  • Sedation at night to help relief painful erections.

(16) If I come from interstate?
You will have to stay here 5 days after the procedure.

(17) Can I claim any on Medicare?
Yes, a small claim on Medicare.

(18) Can I decide how much of skin I want excised?
Yes, within caution a skin marking will be done before surgery to mutually understand the surgery.

(19) Can the frenulum be dealt at the same time?
Yes, it is dealt at the same time. The frenulum is released.

(20) How do I go about having the surgery?

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