FAQs

• Increased hygiene
• Reduction in HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
• Reduction in Penile Inflammation and Retractile Disorders
• Reduction in Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
• Reduction in Risk of Some Cancers

No, a few of the other methods used are Gomco Clamp and Plastibell.

No, a referral is not necessary to schedule an appointment with Dr. Akil.

Some of the possible complications that can occur with circumcisions are:

• Bleeding
• Inadequate skin removal
• Infection
• Adhesions
• Trauma to the penis
• Scarring
• Keloid
• Phimosis

Since newborn babies are less aware and local freezing is more effective, Dr. Akil recommends performing circumcisions within the first month of life, preferably within the first week or two.

While newborns are not likely to remember anything about circumcision, focusing on pain prevents babies from experiencing trauma.

To reduce pain in newborns, Dr. Akil will give an anesthetic known as lidocaine. As an option, (with the parent's permission), newborns are provided a pacifier dipped in a concentration of sugar water, which research shows minimizes discomfort. We also offer a soothing, musical environment, which research also has shown to relax babies.

After the procedure, parents can give their babies acetaminophen (infant Tylenol) to alleviate any discomfort after circumcision every 4-6 hrs according to the child weight as needed for discomfort for 3-5 days. Combined, each of these techniques allows your newborn to experience a virtually pain-free recovery.

A buried or hidden penis is partially or completely buried beneath the scrotum or excess skin or fat in the pubic area. A buried penis is of normal size and function.

This is often congenital or due to an excess amount of pubic fat around the penis that pushes the skin upwards and covers the head of the penis. This is not due to excess foreskin.

Buried penis can resolve as the child gets older. This is very common among morbidly obese men.

It will take around 10-14 days for the circumcision to heal.

You should continue to apply Vaseline to the penis during every diaper change until your son's follow-up appointment.

If the circumcised area becomes soiled with stool, gently remove the gauze and clean the penis with warm water and a clean cloth if needed. Then, apply Vaseline around the tip of the penis before putting a diaper on.

Do not use soap, lotion, powder or diaper wipes to clean the penis because they may cause stinging or irritation.

You can return to bathing your child normally approximately 5 days after the procedure if there are no complications.

Dr. Akil recommends administering infant Tylenol per the package directions for 3-5 days after the procedure.

For the first couple of days, there may be some discomfort upon urination.

Your baby may:

• Sleep for 6-8 hours after the procedure
• Miss one or more feeds
• Some babies are irritable for the first few days post-procedure

• Visible scarring of the mature penis is rare.
• Swelling and discolouration in the first few weeks is normal and with healing the penis with return to a normal shape.
• Very rarely, some babies may develop a keloid scar.
• Scarring is not common, please contact Dr. Akil if you have any concerns.