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.
Dr. Benarroche provides care for patients requiring revision of posthectomy, offering a thorough evaluation and surgical interventions tailored to each clinical situation.
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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