Infant Circumcision Procedure
Infant circumcision is a common procedure performed during the early months of life. Many families choose circumcision for cultural, religious, family or medical reasons. When performed by trained medical professionals, the procedure is quick and infants typically heal very quickly.
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Please note that circumcision for infants older than 4 months is only available at our Preston clinic.
Infant circumcision is a minor surgical procedure that removes the foreskin covering the head of the penis.
The procedure is usually performed during the newborn period or within the first few months of life. At this age, healing tends to occur quickly and the procedure can generally be performed using local anaesthesia.
Circumcision may be chosen for medical, cultural, religious or family reasons.
After the procedure, the baby is observed briefly before returning home.
Infant circumcision is typically performed during the first few months after birth.
The exact timing may depend on:
Before the procedure, the doctor will examine the infant and confirm that circumcision can be safely performed.
Infant circumcision may provide several potential health benefits.
These may include:
Families may also choose circumcision for cultural, religious or personal reasons.
Infants typically recover quickly after circumcision.
Parents will receive clear aftercare instructions which may include:
Most babies return to normal feeding and sleeping patterns shortly after the procedure. Healing usually occurs within two to three weeks.
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 in 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.
Is Infant Circumcision Safe?
The RACP emphasises that circumcision is a surgical intervention and carries risk, even though most complications are minor, some can be more serious:
- Minor complications: bleeding, infection, poor cosmetic outcome.
- Serious but rare complications: excessive bleeding, more severe infection, or need for further surgical intervention.
- The statement also notes that pain management and high-quality clinical settings are essential when the procedure is done.
-If circumcision is to be performed, it should be in a safe clinical environment by adequately trained practitioners with appropriate anaesthesia and analgesia.
How much does infant circumcision cost?
Newborn (0–3 months) $600
Infant (3–12 months) $700
Prices are confirmed on the day of the appointment, and payment is due on the day of the procedure.
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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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