Adult Circumcision Procedure
Adult circumcision is a procedure that removes the foreskin from the penis. While circumcision is commonly performed in infancy, many men choose to undergo the procedure later in life for medical, personal or cultural reasons.
If circumcision is to be performed, it should be in a safe clinical environment by adequately trained practitioners with appropriate anaesthesia and analgesia.
Many adult men choose circumcision for medical reasons or personal preference.
Common reasons include:
The most suitable method will be discussed during consultation.
Before undergoing adult circumcision, a consultation is required to discuss the procedure and answer any questions.
Patients are encouraged to arrange for someone to drive them home following the procedure.
Patients remain briefly for monitoring before leaving the clinic. The entire visit may take up to three hours including preparation and recovery time.
Circumcision is generally considered a procedure when performed by an experienced practitioner.
Possible complications may include:
Most complications are minor and can be managed with appropriate care.
Circumcision may provide several medical benefits.
These may include:
For some families, circumcision is also an important cultural or religious practice.
Recovery for adult circumcision usually takes longer than for infants.
Healing generally takes four to six weeks for adult patients. Follow-up care may be arranged to check healing and change dressings if necessary.
For ShangRing procedures, outer ring is removed after 7-10 days and inner ring falls of in 48 hours
The price of circumcision can vary widely depending on the clinic and the patient. Mainly, factors for the cost of circumcision include the following:
- The age of the patient (infant, older child, adult men)
- Location of clinic
A deposit of $100 is required for confirmation, which is adjustable to the total cost of the procedure that has to be paid on the day of the procedure.
For more pricing information, have a look at our booking page.
Prices can change without notice.
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Want to read more about Circumcision ?
Circumcision of Infant Males (RACP, 2022): the complete version of the Position Statement document.
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