WHY CIRCUMCISE?

• We consult with you one-on-one to discuss the entire procedure, including how to care for the wound afterward.
• The patient will receive an exam to determine his ability to get the procedure.
• The physicians will ask questions about family health history and other health-related information.
• You and the doctor will discuss pain control options for during the procedure
• You have the opportunity to ask any questions about the procedure.

• The patient is typically awake during the procedure.
• Local anesthetics will be administered to reduce pain, as well as other authorized pain management methods.
• The nurse may give your baby a pacifier dipped in sugar water, which has been proven to reduce stress in babies.
• There are several methods for circumcising infants, including the Gomco Clamp, the Mogen Clamp, and the PlastiBell Technique. Your doctor will have already explained the method to you during your initial meeting.

• Once complete, the doctor will apply ointment to the wound and wrap the wound in gauze to protect it.
• Babies are usually returned to the parents almost immediately following the procedure.
• The penis is usually sore for several days after the procedure, so be gentle in bathing and avoid using harsh bathing products.
• Regularly apply petroleum jelly to the wound for the first 3-5 days.
• Call your physician if you notice continual bleeding, redness or swelling that doesn’t subside, fever, not urinating within 12 hours of the operation, or any signs of infection.

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