Are there different cuts of circumcision?

Circumcision methods can be classified into one of three types or combinations thereof: dorsal slit, shield and clamp, and excision. [12,14] Many of the methods in use today fall in to one of these major classes.

What are the three types of circumcision?

The three major methods of circumcision are the Gomco clamp, the Plastibell device , and the Mogen clamp. Each one works by cutting off circulation to the foreskin to prevent bleeding when the doctor cuts the foreskin. The procedure takes about 15 to 30 minutes.

What is redundant prepuce?

Redundant prepuce is an excess amount of foreskin – the foreskin completely covers the top of your penis when it’s not erect.

What does it look like when Plastibell falls off?

It can look a little like a skinned knee while it is healing. It may also appear somewhat swollen. The Plastibell ring will fall off by itself. When this happens can vary from 1 to 8 days.

How long after circumcision will it look normal?

Even though your baby’s penis will likely start to feel better after 3 or 4 days, it may look worse. The penis often starts to look like it’s getting better after about 7 to 10 days.

What does a normal baby circumcision look like?

At first, the incision (cut) will be red and the glans (head of the penis) will look like it has been scraped. The area may be tender, but this will lessen over the first couple of days. The penis may also have some redness and swelling and have some yellow pus on the head in particular for up to a couple of weeks.

What is a botched circumcision?

This usually occurs because too much skin was left behind during the original circumcision (incomplete circumcision/redundant foreskin). The extra skin covers the head of the penis, and it can cause mild adhesions or completely cover the penis to the point where it no longer looks circumcised.

What is German cut?

Coronal cut, also known as the German cut or clean cut, is done by removing the skin around the circumference of the penis to expose the glans. The remaining skin is then sutured back in a crown like style.

Is redundant prepuce a problem?

In some boys and men, this extra foreskin can sometimes lead to health problems if it can’t be fully drawn back from the head of the penis. In this case, the foreskin may need to be surgically removed.