Circumcision Clinic
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis and can be done with a relatively simple operation that is often undertaken for a variety of reasons, including religious or medical.
The operation is a minor procedure, and is performed by qualified, insured doctors in a clean, safe clinic environment using local anesthetic making the whole procedure virtually pain free for the patient.
The Plastibell ring which is a plastic ring inserted between the foreskin and the head of the penis. This causes the foreskin to fall off naturally by blocking blood supply.
This procedure, developed in the USA, is quick, straightforward and it is carried out under local anesthetic and does away with the stitching, dressing and stitch removal normally required by other methods.
The operation itself takes no longer than 15 minutes, but we ask you to allow an hour and half for your appointment.
Our nurses will check your baby before the operation, weight, temperature and consenting forms to complete.
After the operation we ask you to stay for 15-30 minutes for your baby to be checked over by the Doctor or nurse before leaving the clinic.
The ring should fall off by itself in 10 to 12 days. A thin, yellow film may form over the area the day after the procedure.
2 weeks to 6 months - £180
6 months to 1 year - £220
1 year to 2 years - £260
How much does circumcision cost?
- 2 weeks to 6 months£180
- 6 months to 1 year£220
- 1 year to 2 years£260
Circumcision Aftercare
While this is not a major operation, the correct level of care can help to aid recovery and prevent any problems with the wound.
The main complication that is experienced by circumcision patients is bleeding, however, this is in rare occasions and over 99.99% of patients don’t have this problem occur during their recovery period
It is important to note that once the patient returns home that you continue to monitor the wound as there could well be small spots of blood where the wound touches the nappy which is normal, however, if those spots are large, dark in colour or increasing in size, we ask that for your peace of mind that you contact us for a review with the Doctor.
Hygiene Aftercare
Keeping your child’s nappy area as clean and dry as possible is vital and that is why we ask parents to regularly check nappies while the wound is healing, allowing them to be able to cleanse the area thoroughly if it becomes wet or dirty.
No bathing should take place for at 24 hours from the time of the procedure, however, following this time we ask that babies are sat in luke warm water twice a day (morning and evening) to ensure that the wound is kept as clean as possible until the Plastibell ring comes off.