What should be done if the result of a circumcision is not satisfactory?
Posthectomy, or circumcision, consists of removing all or part of the foreskin.
In some cases, further surgery is necessary to correct unsatisfactory postoperative outcomes: excess or lack of skin, unsightly scarring, functional impairment or specific complication such as webbing of the penis.
The main indications
⚠️Excess residual skin : impression of incomplete circumcision.
⚠️Excessive retraction of the foreskin : skin tension, discomfort, pain.
⚠️Irregular or unsightly scar .
⚠️Annoying or painful skin adhesions.
⚠️Penis webbing : skin of the scrotum rising too high on the penis, giving a “buried” appearance and reducing the visible length of the penis.
⚠️Persistent pain or bothersome hypersensitivity .
Focus: the webbing of the penis
Webbing is an abnormal skin fusion between the scrotum and the base of the penis , sometimes accentuated or revealed after circumcision.
⚠️It can cause penis shortening
⚠️It sometimes causes functional discomfort during intercourse (skin pulling, discomfort) or difficulty putting on a condom.
💡The treatment is surgical and consists of correctly redrawing the base of the penis and the scrotum , in order to restore a harmonious anatomy.
✅The result is generally stable and satisfactory, with a clear improvement in appearance and comfort.
Posthectomy recovery is an act that must be personalized according to the patient’s situation and expectations.
✅Preoperative planning : during the consultation, a careful examination is carried out, possibly with medical photographs or explanatory diagrams . They allow the problem to be clarified (excess skin, scar, webbing of the penis, etc.) and the aesthetic and functional objective to be clearly defined.
✅Discussion and patient agreement : the areas to be corrected and the expected result are validated with the patient, so that the intervention corresponds to their expectations after a period of reflection.
✅Surgical technique : the surgeon adapts the procedure:
✱ Moderate pain, controlled by simple analgesics.
✱ Healing in 3 to 4 weeks.
✱ Resume intercourse after 4 to 6 weeks.
Aesthetic and functional improvement.
Correction of the penile webbing and scar.
High satisfaction rate after surgical revision.
No, but it is indicated in case of persistent problems after initial circumcision.
Not always: it can be congenital or secondary to a posthectomy.
Yes, after healing, the result remains stable over time.
Dr. Benarroche offers a male-focused approach to care, combining medical and surgical approaches, adapted to the needs of each patient.
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