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Gentle Procedures Clinic
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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO BOOK A CIRCUMCISION FOR A CHILD?
We are often asked about the best age for a boy’s circumcision and whether, at a certain point, a child becomes too old. The answer to that question is that a circumcision can be done at any age, but the younger the child, the faster the recovery. Our techniques include:
POLLOCK TECHNIQUE
The Pollock technique - this technique uses a Mogen clamp and the wound is closed with medical glue. We prodominently use this technique for infants to boys approximately 12 to 14 years of age.
STAPLE TECHNIQUE
For most teens to adults we use on of the staple techniques, the technique is not an option, Dr Hunt will advise the technique once he takes a look. As the devices are made at certain sizes, there are some restrictions with this technique.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CIRCUMCISION FOR BOYS AND TEENAGERS
There are some potential benefits from getting circumcised as a child or teenager, many of which are similar to those gained from infant circumcision.
- Circumcision lowers the risk of penile cancer, although the risk is always quite low
- Boys and men who are circumcised have less chance of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). An STD is a disease you catch from sexual contact. An example is HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that causes AIDS.
- Males who are circumcised have a slightly lower risk of getting a urinary tract infection. That’s an infection affecting the bladder, kidneys, or the tubes that urine goes through as it leaves the body.
- If you’re circumcised, there’s no worry that you’ll get an infection of the foreskin.
- Circumcision means you’ll never get phimosis — a condition in which very tight foreskin gets stuck to the penis. The treatment for phimosis can include circumcision, as well as other options.
STAPLE & Pollock Technique: Virtually painless circumcision procedures for A CHILD
If you have a newborn boy and plan to have him circumcised we encourage you to book an appointment as soon as possible, as it is better to have the circumcision earlier in your child’s life. If, however, your son is no longer a boy or teenager, a virtually painless circumcision can still be performed with the Pollock Technique™ at our Spring Hill, Brisbane, Underwood and Toowoomba clinics serving all Queensland.
Getting Circumcised as a CHILD - TEENAGE
Teenage and pre-adolescent circumcision is sometimes prescribed as a treatment for phimosis and certain other conditions that may become problematic as the boy matures. In these cases, the age of the boy is not material, as the need to resolve a medical issue is what drives the circumcision decision. Pollock Technique™ circumcision is a good option when it has been determined that circumcision is the best treatment for a boy’s phimosis. Whatever your reasons for contacting our clinic, our professional medical team is ready to assist you in achieving your personal objectives and resolving medical issues through circumcision safely and as comfortably as possible.
There are no age restrictions for circumcision
There are no age restrictions for circumcision. Our patients include a wide range of ages from infants to seniors, and Gentle Procedures is the only dedicated circumcision clinic in QLD offering circumcision for boys and teens as a routine procedure with the Pollock Technique™. For this reason, many of our patients come from across Queensland and beyond to our Brisbane area clinics. Just let us know if you are travelling overnight for the surgery, and we can recommend local accommodation for you and your boy as needed.
Introducing Dr David Hunt MBBS FRACGP
Dr David Hunt is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He has decades of experience as a medical practitioner. Dr Hunt provides the highest level of care while delivering surgical excellence exceeding patient expectations. Dr Hunt is supported by a dedicated and highly qualified team who ensure the utmost comfort, and superior care of the patient, in fully equipped procedure rooms at our Spring Hill, Brisbane, Underwood, and Toowoomba clinics.