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How to Correct Excessive Circumcision: Options for Restoration

What should be done if too much foreskin has been removed? Hello Dr. Chou, I underwent a circumcision surgery over a decade ago due to phimosis. At that time, I was quite young and thought it would be sufficient for the glans to be exposed. Later, I began to notice that it seeme...


Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. When there are scars or insufficient skin, contractures may occur, leading to deformities. 2. To address this issue, the following methods are commonly used: 1. Z or Y scar reconstruction 2. Tissue expanders: for skin expansion 3. Skin grafting 4. Flap surgery 5. Scar injectio...

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Alternative Solutions to Circumcision for Pediatric Phimosis Issues

Circumcision surgery Due to some adhesion at the tip of the foreskin, urination takes a bit longer. A doctor has suggested surgery, but since the child is young, I've heard that the glans may be permanently exposed, which could lead to sensitivity. Are there any other option...


Dr. Yu Mingchang Reply:
Hello^^ You can try applying some petroleum jelly while showering, sliding it back and forth over the foreskin. After some time, see if there is any improvement! Thank you!!

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Understanding Phimosis: When to Consider Circumcision and What to Expect

Phimosis How can one determine if they have phimosis? Under what circumstances is circumcision necessary, and when is the most appropriate time to perform the procedure? What type of circumcision surgery is currently performed? Is hospitalization required for the surgery? How lon...


Dr. Lin Zhiguang Reply:
Hello, generally, unless there is obvious phimosis, which means the glans cannot be fully exposed and may affect future fertility, or recurrent balanitis, circumcision is usually not necessary. The timing for circumcision is not fixed and depends on the clinical situation. Local ...

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When Should Circumcision Be Considered for Long Foreskin in Children?

Prepuce When should a circumcision be performed for a first-grade elementary school student diagnosed with phimosis? Thank you!


Dr. Huang Junxiong Reply:
Phimosis in elementary school students who have not yet fully developed is a normal phenomenon and does not require surgical removal. If circumcision is necessary, the best time to consider the procedure is after the first year of high school development, according to pediatric s...

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Understanding Penile Size and Phimosis: Concerns and Solutions

Penile issues + phimosis I would like to ask the doctor about my penis size. When not erect, it is quite small, about less than 5 centimeters, and even when erect, it is less than 10 centimeters. Will this have any impact in the future? Does this qualify as a short penis? Additio...


Dr. Xie Wenhuai Reply:
Based on your description, it is clear that your phimosis requires surgical intervention to circumcise the foreskin, which will expose the glans and may also slightly increase the girth of the penis. It is recommended that you consider undergoing the procedure at our facility for...

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