Video — Adult Circumcision Surgery

Excessive bleeding or the formation of a hematoma (collection of blood outside of blood vessels) can occur.

Elias nodded, though his throat felt like it was packed with cotton. He was thirty-four years old. For years, he had dealt with chronic balanitis—inflammation that made everyday life a cycle of irritation and antibiotic creams. The decision hadn't been easy. It wasn't something he discussed at dinner parties. It felt strangely isolating, a private medical crossroads that he had to navigate alone. adult circumcision surgery video

Before the surgery, patients meet with a urologist to discuss the desired outcome. There are different "styles" of circumcision, often referred to as high or low and tight or loose, depending on how much skin is removed and where the remaining skin sits. On the day of the procedure, the area is cleaned and numbed. The surgeon may use a dorsal slit, a sleeve resection, or a specialized device to perform the excision. Hemostasis—controlling any bleeding—is a priority before the final sutures are placed. Recovery and Aftercare Excessive bleeding or the formation of a hematoma

: The surgical area is cleaned with antiseptic solutions like povidone-iodine. It felt strangely isolating, a private medical crossroads