OVERVIEW INFORMATION

CIRCUMCISION

Circumcision is a minor surgical procedure to remove the prepuce (foreskin) of the penis. This is commonly performed for religious reasons but primarily for medical reasons such as improved hygiene, sexual pleasure, cosmetic reasons and for the elimination of medical problems such as phimosis (where the foreskin is too tight), paraphimosis (where the foreskin is retracted and becomes too swollen to return to normal postition) and balanitis (inflammation of the foreskin). Although most often performed on newborns, circumcision may be performed at any age with minimal pain and discomfort.

Foreskin (also called prepuce)

Prepuce is the part of the skin system of the penis covering the glans (head of the penis). The outer skin folds inward at the end of the foreskin. From this fold, to where it joins behind the glans is the moist mucosal area. The foreskin is a remnant of earlier stages of evolution where it was necessary to protect the glans from abrasion from undergrowth and tree branches. The foreskin serves no further purpose and can lead to phimosis, paraphimosis, balanitis, urethritis (inflammation pf the uretha), retained smegma, a higher risk for penile and a higher risk for sexually transmitted diseases.

We have provided a form on the website if you would like to request further information or an appointment. The cost of a consultation is £130. Alternatively if you prefer the telephone we are happy to take your call.

For NEWBORN & BABY CIRCUMCISION:

Doctor Martin Harris a specialist in Circumcision for newborn and baby
circumcision based in North West London. He is also a registered Mohel for
Jewish religious circumcision Bris Mila (Brit Milah). http://www.circumcisionlondon.co.uk/