Your surgeon for Laser Circumcision
Every procedure is carried out by a consultant-level surgeon.
What is Laser Circumcision?
Circumcision removes the foreskin, the fold of skin that covers the glans of the penis. It is done for medical reasons - a foreskin that is too tight, or one that keeps getting infected or inflamed - and also for personal, cultural or religious reasons, in children and in adults. Laser circumcision does the same job with a laser instead of a blade: the skin is removed to the right length and the edge is sealed at the same moment it is cut.
It is why the bleeding and swelling are so much less than after a conventional cut - the laser closes each small vessel as it goes, so the wound edge is already sealed by the time the dressing goes on. A foreskin that has become tight and cannot be pulled back does not stretch out on its own.
Diagnosis is made from the examination itself: how far the foreskin retracts, whether it is tight, and whether there is scarring, ballooning or infection under it. No scan is needed; in children the history of ballooning or repeated infection is noted.
At Primitive Health Care the procedure is done as a day case. The area is numbed, the foreskin is removed with the laser and the edge is sealed without stitches. It takes 20 to 30 minutes, most patients go home the same day, light activity resumes within two to three days and complete healing takes two to four weeks.
Illustration only. Your surgeon will explain your own findings.
Laser Circumcision treatment at a glance
The essentials, before you read any further.
| Condition | Long or tight foreskin |
|---|---|
| Procedure | Laser circumcision |
| Duration | 20 to 30 minutes |
| Performed by | Senior Surgeon |
| Anaesthesia | Local or general |
| Hospital stay | Same day discharge |
| Back to routine | 2 to 3 days |
Are you experiencing any of these?
If two or more of these sound familiar, it is worth speaking to a surgeon.
- A foreskin that will not pull back (too tight)
- Tightness or pain when the foreskin retracts
- Recurrent swelling, redness or infection under the foreskin
- A long foreskin that covers the glans completely
- Soreness or bleeding after mild irritation
- Ballooning of the foreskin when passing urine
Talk to our medical adviser for free
No cost for the first consultation and no obligation to book anything.
Laser treatment compared with open surgery
Both are real options. This is how they differ in practice.
| Open surgery | Laser surgery | |
|---|---|---|
| Cuts and incisions | Cut and closed the conventional way | Sealed by the laser, no stitches |
| Stitches | Many stitches around the cut | None needed |
| Pain afterwards | More, needs stronger painkillers | Mild, managed with routine medication |
| Bleeding | More | Minimal - the laser seals as it cuts |
| Hospital stay | Sometimes overnight | Same day discharge |
| Return to work or school | Seven to ten days | Two to three days |
| Risk of wound infection | Higher | Low |
Laser treatment is not right for every patient or every grade of the condition. Your surgeon will tell you honestly if open surgery is the better choice for you.
Why patients choose laser treatment
What actually changes for you, day to day.
No stitches needed
The laser seals the edge as it cuts, so there is nothing to stitch and nothing to take out later.
Same-day discharge
Most patients go home within a few hours of the procedure rather than staying in hospital.
Back to work in days
Light daily activity usually resumes within two to three days instead of a week or more.
Less bleeding
The laser closes the small blood vessels as it works, so bleeding during the procedure is minimal.
Lower infection risk
The sealed edge is closed from the start, which keeps the risk of wound infection low.
Senior surgeons
Your procedure is done by a senior surgeon at Primitive Health Care, with the same team looking after you from consultation to discharge.
What happens on the day
Step by step, so there are no surprises.
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Consultation and diagnosis
15 to 20 minutes- You meet the surgeon and explain why you want or need the procedure
- The examination confirms whether the foreskin is long, tight or cannot retract
- The surgeon explains the options, the cost and the healing time
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Admission and preparation
30 to 60 minutes- Registration at the hospital on the day of the procedure
- Blood pressure, pulse and routine checks are completed
- Consent is signed and the area is cleaned and prepared
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Anaesthesia
10 to 15 minutes- Local anaesthesia is used, so the area is completely numb
- You stay comfortable and feel nothing during the procedure
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The laser procedure
20 to 30 minutes- The foreskin is removed to the right length with the laser
- The laser seals the blood vessels as it cuts, so bleeding is minimal
- The edge is checked so the result is even and neat
- No stitches are needed - the sealed edge closes on its own
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Recovery and observation
1 to 2 hours- You rest while the area is checked for bleeding and swelling
- Pain relief is given before you get up and get dressed
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Discharge and follow-up
Same day- Most patients go home the same day, within a few hours
- Pain relief, hygiene advice and an ointment are given
- A follow-up visit is arranged at seven to ten days
What will it cost?
The cost depends on whether the procedure is done for a medical reason, the type of anaesthesia, the hospital you choose and the operating surgeon. Send your details and a care coordinator will call you with an exact figure. There is no obligation to book.
