All You Need To Know About Circumcision
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Gentle Procedures Clinic Queensland offer circumcision for all ages with the Pollock Technique™. Appointments are generally available with short waiting periods and are performed in just a few minutes at our Spring Hill, Brisbane, Underwood & Toowoomba clinics.
Our focus on circumcision in a dedicated clinic setting permits us to deliver a comfortable, safe, and convenient circumcision experience for your son or for yourself in the case of an adult circumcision.
Gentle Procedures Clinic specialises in a virtually painless circumcision procedure for baby boys, older boys, teens and adults. Our patients come from across Queensland because our circumcision procedure is felt by many to be the best option for getting a circumcision done at any age. Our team of dedicated medical professionals understand the concerns of parents for their babies, as well as the situation of newborns being integrated into family life.
What medical conditions may require a Circumcision?
- Skin diseases affecting the foreskin, such as Balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO) / Lichen sclerosis (LS) which causes scaring and hardening of the foreskin.
- Recurrent Urinary tract infection & infections under the foreskin (balanitis).
- Abnormal growths on the foreskin or head of the penis.
We pride ourselves on delivering all of the following and more!
- After hours support, 7 days per week from your treating doctor
- For a child parent are encouraged to stay with your son at all times
- Choose to book a single visit You have the option of booking one visit for a consultation and procedure
- If you would prefer to attend the consultation first you are very welcome to do so and will not be charged any additional cost
Experienced in Circumcision
- Dr. David Hunt is a well known and respected physician. He has a personal mission statement to achieve professional excellence in leadership and healthcare delivery with the utmost in compassion and integrity.
- Dr Hunt studied medicine at The University of Queensland and graduated in 1986. He completed residencies at the Royal Brisbane & QEII Hospitals. After extensive research on circumcision methods in use today in Australia and around the world, Dr. Hunt chose to have extensive training with Dr. Neil Pollock, one of the world’s foremost authorities on circumcision.
- He performs circumcision procedures at the Gentle Procedures Clinics as his primary medical practice.
- Adult men are also an important patient group at our circumcision clinic because there are few facilities with the level of focus, expertise, and experience that Gentle Procedures Clinic brings to adult circumcision in Queensland.
- Our in-office procedure is performed using local anaesthetic and offers excellent cosmetic results.
- Dr Hunt and our staff are happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have, and are available by phone, email or booking an appointment.
- We generally have appointments available within a few days and you can book an appointment now.
The Pollock Technique™ for All Age Circumcision
Dr Neil Pollock’s research into developing a safe, quick and virtually pain free approach to circumcision has been widely recognised in Australia, as well as in North America and around the world. Dr. Hunt is proud to deliver circumcision to all ages using The Pollock Technique to Queensland patients and families.
For children, we encourage parents to remain with their child for the entire process including when the procedure is being performed, we find this is very reassuring for parents. Parents are relieved to have a painless option for the circumcision of their baby boys, older boys and adults.
We believe that there is nothing better for ensuring a son’s comfort than the presence of a parent. Your son is always with you, and you are encouraged to be with him at all times. You will NEVER be asked to wait in another room or to leave the building while the circumcision is being performed. We offer sugar balls made up of natural ingredients to sooth your son if he is unsettled at any point during your journey with us.
At Gentle Procedures Clinic Qld your son’s well being is very important to us. We want to provide an atmosphere that is warm, inviting, and as stress free for you and your family. At our clinics families are greeted in a friendly, professional manner.
We try to create a home-like atmosphere that caters to your son’s needs. We pride ourselves in providing a unique, personal, family service. After the circumcision you will have Dr Hunt’s personal mobile phone number and you can contact him at anytime after the procedure. When you schedule the procedure for your son you will be sent a comprehensive email that provides information and instructions on what you need to do before, during and after.
Let us provide the very best medical service for you and your child in a caring, informative and supportive environment.
If you are considering a circumcision for yourself please contact us for a consultation or book online. We recommend a consultation appointment with Dr Hunt prior to your final decision on whether you want to get circumcised so that you can get answers to your specific questions and we generally perform the circumcision after the consultation on the same day as we know this is a far better approach then you needing to come into the practice multiple times.
As with any surgical intervention there are risks, so it is necessary that you do your research and make a fully informed decision. When you make your initial enquiry we will send you detailed information about every aspect of a circumcision and that does include the risks and benefits.
We will be pleased to respond to your questions about the procedure and to confirm on appointment availabilities and fees. You can call us via phone, email us or book online.
FAQ’s
Gentle Procedures Clinic is a highly regarded circumcision clinic in Queensland. Our clinics are often recommended by family physicians because of the speedy and relatively painless nature of our chosen Pollock Technique™.
Our Doctor and staff are renowned for their caring approach and our focus on quality service.
Dr David Hunt uses a method of circumcision which is extremely quick, only taking approximately 3 minutes perform. We use comprehensive pain methods including Panadol, sugar balls, numbing cream, some forms of sedation and local anaesthetic. (weight and age restrictions apply)
- Our method has low complication rates.
- We do not charge hospital administration fees.
Our circumcision procedures are done quickly in a clinic setting, eliminating the need for admission to hospital.
Contact us today for more information regarding circumcision or to book your appointment now.
An infant circumcision is often undertaken for cultural, religious or medical reasons.
Our Muslim families circumcise their sons in accordance with their traditions, and many other families simply choose to carry on a family tradition or seek the health benefits that may come from circumcision, some of the benefits include:
- It reduces the risk of urinary tract infection.
- It reduces the risk of penile infection also called Balanoposthitis, potentially preventing a painful problem and its treatment.
- It eliminates the need for circumcision later in life when up to 6% of boys will require a circumcision because of various medical problems.
- It reduces the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases including Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and AIDS (HIV).
- It reduces the risk of penile cancer and cervical cancer in women.
- Circumcised men have less risk of sexual dysfunction later in life.
They may be concerned that they could be doing a procedure on an otherwise healthy baby that may cause pain or complications.
They wonder whether their child will wish that he had not been circumcised at a later time.
Some parents can be less interested in following cultural and religious traditions.
They are unsure of the medical reasons in favor of a circumcision.
There are reasons not to circumcise, as there are reasons to do so. Dr Hunt’s opinion is that the decision is a personal one that you will make within your family. Please read the information on this site, and others, and contact us anytime with questions. Thanks.
Circumcision Consideration & Research
It is Dr Hunt’s position that when parents are making a decision about circumcision they should be advised of the present state of medical knowledge about its benefits and harms.
The parental decision may ultimately be based on personal, religious or cultural factors. You will make a well informed decision for your son.
Newborn circumcision, when performed properly, is quick and safe. The medical benefits accrue from infancy through to old age.
Circumcision FAQ’s
Circumcision is a simple procedure in which the foreskin that sheathes the head of the penis is removed. Since foreskin traps bacteria and other infectious agents, its removal may improve genital hygiene and reduce the risk of disease over the lifetime of a boy and his future sexual partners when an adult.
In 2012, the American Academy of Paediatrics issued a statement that the health benefits of circumcision outweighed the risks. Thus, circumcision for your son is a personal decision that you make with your partner after weighing up the benefits and risks.
For adults, it is a personal decision based on personal, cosmetic or health reason
Circumcision is a simple procedure in which the foreskin that sheathes the head of the penis is removed. Since foreskin traps bacteria and other infectious agents, its removal may improve genital hygiene and reduce the risk of disease over the lifetime of a boy and his future sexual partners when an adult.
In 2012, the American Academy of Paediatrics issued a statement that the health benefits of circumcision outweighed the risks. Thus, circumcision for your son is a personal decision that you make with your partner after weighing up the benefits and risks.
For adults, it is a personal decision based on personal, cosmetic or health reasons.
Circumcision has been the topic of debate for many decades. In the past, procedures were deemed unnecessary and stressful by some, but times have changed. Due to medical advancements, doctors can conduct a virtually pain less circumcision procedure that is quick, effective and successful with the benefits of circumcision being more widely understood.
There are now many significant studies and associated evidence linking circumcision to improved health and lower incidences of serious and deadly diseases.
The evidence of the benefits of circumcision, coupled with medical advancements and improved circumcision techniques has resulted in increased public awareness, acceptance and a vast increase in the demand for circumcision. The medical team at the Gentle Procedures Clinic perform all circumcisions using The Pollock Technique™
Our doctors and staff are educated and trained, we are dedicated to making your experience with us as pleasant as possible and there are NO surprises upon arrival with us.
There are health benefits to circumcision and there are reasons not to circumcise. Our recommendation is you gather the information provided to you so you can make an informed decision.
Circumcision is also part of both Judaism and Islam and many Christians and people of other religious backgrounds choose circumcision for health and cosmetic reasons, or to continue family tradition.
Many Australian men are circumcised, as infant circumcision was routinely performed on the majority of males born in the 1970’s, for health reasons
There are different circumcision techniques practiced by different doctors around the world but the main “circumcision types” are simply circumcised and uncircumcised.
We are occasionally asked about a “tight circumcision” or a “low circumcision”, but our method is designed to give the same result in all cases and we do not offer a choice of different circumcision types. We apply our method in all cases except where a patient may present with a unique situation requiring a unique approach.
At Gentle Procedures Queensland Clinic we perform all circumcisions using The Pollock Technique™, we believe it to be safe and a comfortable method for circumcision.
The method we use minimises pain for the patient via application of the following multiple modalities:
- Panadol before the procedure (age and weight restrictions apply)
- Numbing cream applied at home to lower any pain from 2 specific components of the procedure.
- One – when the local anaesthetic is administered via a needle.
- Two – when the clamp is fitted.
- A dorsal penile block that removes all feeling from the penis (better known as a nerve block)
- Sugar balls for infants (not used for adult circumcision)
- Post circumcision follow-up to quickly spot any issues, you will be provided Dr Hunt’s mobile phone number.
- Environmental factors in the procedure room to maximise the patient’s comfort. We maintain the temperature at a warm and comfortable level and may play music to help provide a calm ambiance during the brief operation.
It is possible to get baby boys circumcised in a non-medical setting for religious reasons. We strongly recommend that even in this case the circumcision be performed only by trained, experienced, and licensed doctors. Many ritual circumcision practitioners meet this criteria, and some may not.
If you are considering a circumcision done by someone who may not be a licensed doctor, we recommend a careful evaluation of their credentials.
We recommend you contact our office to discuss this further and our staff can guide you through the procedure performed at any of our clinics, we operate from the Spring Hill, Brisbane, Underwood and Toowoomba.
We have minimal waiting times to ensure we can deliver the procedure at the time and age of your choice.