Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis. The procedure is typically done for cultural or religious reasons, though it does have officially recognized benefits. It may be recommended for adult men to treat phimosis or an infection of the foreskin or glans.
When done on a newborn, circumcision takes approximately five to 10 minutes. Adult circumcisions will usually take an hour. Successfully healing after the procedure happens in five to seven days.
Getting a circumcision for medical reasons is still a subject of debate in the healthcare industry. Nonetheless, there is evidence that it offers the following advantages:
- Reduced risk of urinary tract infections
- Reduced risk of certain sexually transmitted diseases
- Prevention of inflammation in the glans or foreskin
- Prevention of phimosis (inability to retract the foreskin)
- Greater ease of keeping the penis clean
Get the Right Treatment
Safe circumcisions can be performed by Dr. Kenneth Choi, a Yale-trained, board-certified expert in microscopic genitourinary surgery at his urology practice in Tucson, Arizona. He and his team use the latest surgical technology to give you the results you want.
We assess your condition and provide the appropriate treatments that may surpass what you typically find in the healthcare industry today. Find satisfactory results now by scheduling an appointment.