Pollock Technique For Circumcision
Experience the Pollock Technique: A Quick, Safe, and Nearly Painless Approach to Circumcision in Queensland
Brisbane Circumcision Clinic
Experience the Pollock Technique: A Quick, Safe, and Nearly Painless Approach to Circumcision in Queensland
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- At Gentle Procedures Clinic we use the Pollock Technique™ for procedures for all ages of babies, boys, and adult men.
- The detail below focuses primarily on infant circumcision, so please visit the adult circumcision page or the teen circumcision page if you would like more information on circumcision at an older age.
- Extensive pain control methods are employed for infant circumcision; including Panadol (dependent on weight and age), sugar pacifiers (which have been shown to reduce pain perception), soothing music, numbing cream and a long acting local anaesthetic.
- Older boys and adult men also benefit from multiple local anaesthetics to ensure a virtually painless procedure.
- Please contact us anytime with your specific questions about our circumcision method, or to book an appointment.
Adult Circumcision With Skin Glue Closure
- For adults, the combination of our local anaesthetic, quick surgical technique, and use of skin glue allows us to provide a comfortable and convenient adult circumcision procedure in Queensland.
- This method has provided for improved cosmetic outcomes without the typical multiple suture track marks.
- Men appreciate the simplicity of a consult and procedure on the same day with meticulous aftercare provided by Dr David Hunt.
Brisbane Circumcision Booking Procedure
- Please contact us today for more information.
- Or go ahead and schedule a circumcision appointment.
- Please read on below for detail on our virtually painless circumcision method.
- You can reach us during clinic hours at 07 2103 2322, or use a contact form anytime.
What Is Our Brisbane Circumcision Doctor’s Method?
The Pollock Technique™ our only approved method used for babies, boys, teens and men of all ages and consists of using a Mogen clamp under long-acting local anaesthetic.
Dr Hunt performs all circumcisions using the Pollock Technique™
The use of numbing cream and local anaesthetic is administered and recovery time is relatively fast. Our method is quick, and has proven safe over the past 30 years and 60,000 procedures.
We encourage parents to stay with their son for the entire procedure, we find this approach to be reassuring for parents and for your son.
This is one of the reasons why so many Gold Coast, Toowoomba and Brisbane doctors refer their patients to our circumcision clinics.
Gentle Procedures Queensland Circumcision Procedure
Please read on to learn about the multiple steps we will take to minimise your baby’s discomfort during the short infant circumcision procedure. Our doctor will take good care of your son and you will be present the whole time. We encourage both parents to attend the appointment and be with your son at all times.
You will be at one of our Brisbane circumcision clinics for 40 – 60 minutes, and we want to make that time as pleasant as possible.
All the following steps are taken to ensure your son has minimal discomfort during the procedure.
Baby Paracetamol Before You Come to the Clinic
Before you leave home give your infant baby Paracetamol. Do not use other medications such as Nurofen because these may affect bleeding time. Infant drops usually come in a concentration of 100 mg/1 ml (check the bottle that this is the correct preparation). The proper dose for his weight is shown in the table below.
Your son must be minimum of 4.0kg to be given Panadol, if he has not reached that weight then do not administer Panadol and contact our office for further instruction 07 2103 2322.
| Age | Weight | Dosage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 3 months | 4 – 6 kg | 0.6 – 0.9 mls |
| 3 – 6 months | 6 – 8 kg | 0.9 – 1.2 mls |
| 6 – 12 months | 8 – 10 kg | 1.2 – 1.5 mls |
| 1 – 2 years | 10 – 12 kg | 1.5 – 1.8 mls |
If you are uncertain of the proper dose after reviewing this, please contact our office and we will provide the dosage instructions.
Please do not give any other medication besides Paracetamol (i.e. No Nurofen) because it may increase bleeding time.
Anaesthetic Cream to Numb the Skin
In our office your child will have topical anaesthetic applied to his penis. This is an anaesthetic cream that numbs the skin. This surface painkiller is the second step we take to minimise discomfort during circumcision.
Pain Blocking Injection – Local Anaesthetic
Next, once the skin is numb, your son will be given an injection called a dorsal penile ring block into the soft tissue alongside the penis. Our doctors use a combination block of both short and long acting anaesthetic.
This provides comfort and coverage for both the procedure and for hours after. Since the topical anaesthetic has already numbed the skin, the injection is hardly felt. After 7-8 minutes, the penis is numbed, and the circumcision can be done.
Sugar Pacifier During the Brief Circumcision Operation
During the injections and the circumcision, your son will receive a sugar pacifier to suck on. Ten minutes after the injection, the penis is fully desensitised and the circumcision can be done.
During the circumcision soothing music is played, room temperature is increased and your son may continue to receive sugar pacifiers to suck on for additional comfort.
Studies show that the sweet flavours distract babies and reduce their perception of pain.
Caring Team Always Available
Although the circumcision takes less than a couple of minutes we request that you be in the clinic for about 30 to 40 minutes.
As parents we understand that safety concerns are always number one. For your peace of mind Dr Hunt will be reachable 24 hours a day.
All patients are given our 24-hour contact information so they can reach the doctor directly should any concerns arise.
Peace of Mind After Circumcision
You will be provided with a written guide on how to care for your son after circumcision.
We will contact you the day after the procedure to see how your son is, we generally find children to be back to their happy selves the following day.
Please also go ahead and review the Post-Circumcision Care page on this website at your convenience for lots of detail, and helpful images, that will show you what to expect after the procedure.
Penis Before & After Baby Circumcision
A profile of the uncircumcised penis with the foreskin covering the glans (head of the penis).
The same penis as in Figure 1 but drawn as if the foreskin was transparent. Here you can see the foreskin in relation to the inner side of the foreskin and the glans. Notice the adhesions along the inner side of the glans. These are present at birth in almost all babies and must be released before the actual circumcision.
The same penis following the circumcision. Notice that the cut edge of the skin retracts to just behind the back rim of the glans. This is the site of healing. Please see the After Circumcision page for full detail on the healing process and frequently asked questions.
Our Circumcision Method and Pain Control Approach
The Pollock Technique™ used by Dr. Hunt is based on the Mogen technique. This technique is known for its quickness and safety. In conjunction with this method, our circumcision doctor uses the most complete and extensive pain control methods available. This ensures that your son will feel little or no pain at all. The objective of the Pollock Technique™ is to minimize stress on the infant and family via maximum pain control and a quick and simple procedure.