1.

When do I need to receive circumcision?

If your foreskin is redundant or too tight and the following situation(s) occur:

• Phimosis
• Paraphimosis
• Foreskin infection
• Urinary tract infection
• Lowered quality of sex life

Then you may need to receive circumcision. For more details, please click here.

2.

What is the suitable age for circumcision? Is there any limitation for children? Is general anesthesia require?

Circumcision is suitable for males aged 1 year or more. For children aged 10 years or less, general anesthesia is recommended during the procedure. General anesthesia needs to be conducted in the hospital whilst local anesthesia can be conducted in the clinic.

3.

Should babies receive circumcision at birth?

Circumcision for new born babies has the benefit of less bleeding and faster recovery. On the flip side however, early circumcision may sometimes result in foreskin being too short which might affect the development of children. Parents should consult Specialist in Paediatrics before making a decision.

Foreskin which cannot be retracted to expose the glans is common in new born infants. Usually around the age of 5, the glans will be exposed naturally. If the foreskin is still not retractable by that time, or if inflammation occurs regularly due to a tight foreskin, a circumcision should be considered.

4.

What are the differences between laser circumcision and traditional circumcision?

Surgical scalpel is used for excision in traditional circumcision; a laser beam is used in the laser circumcision. The use of laser beam in the latter not only allows for a fast cut, but also minimal bleeding and a very tidy wound. Further, laser circumcision results in less post-operative pain when compared with the traditional counterpart. For more details, please click here.

5.

How are the procedures charged?

The consultation fee of circumcision by our surgical specialist is HK$600. The service charge for traditional circumcision is HK$5,000, and HK$7,000 for laser circumcision. The consultation fee will be deducted from the charge of surgery if our clients receive the procedure within 1 week following consultation.

6.

Is surgical charge inclusive of medication fees?

The surgical charge is inclusive of the fees for pain-killers, anti-inflammatory drugs and drugs that suppress erection.

7.

Do I need to return to clinic for follow-up?

You would need to return for follow-up and having the wound checked. The charge is HK$600.

8.

What should I note before receiving circumcision?

• Fasting for 4 hours is required (except drinking water) before surgery.
• Pubic hair needs to be shaved by patients themselves before surgery.
• Bring along tight underwear or swimming pants for fixing the wound after surgery.

9.

How long should I rest after circumcision?

Our clients can leave the clinic in the same day of circumcision. The recovery time is shorter for laser circumcision. From our clinical experience, most patients can go working 1-2 days after surgery, only minor bleeding would occur. For traditional circumcision, bleeding may occur more frequently and pain is more significant in the first week after circumcision. So they may need more rest before going back to school or work.

10.

Can I take shower or go swimming after circumcision?

For traditional circumcision, we recommend patients not to take shower during the first week; patients are instructed to clean the sutured wound daily, after the first few days after surgery. For laser circumcision, we further cover the wound with surgical-grade skin adhesive. Since it is antiseptic and waterproof, many patients may take shower as usual 24 hours following surgery. The topical skin adhesive will go away gradually after about 1 week.

Since bacteria may exist in swimming pool and seawater, our clients are recommended to resume swimming at least 2 weeks after circumcision.

11.

How soon can I have sexual activities after circumcision?

Our clients may have sexual activities again about 1 month after surgery.