PREPARING FOR A CIRCUMCISION 

Circumcision is a procedure to remove the foreskin and or the loose fold of skin that covers the head of the penis. You may have a condition that requires circumcision. Also, you may want to be circumcised for personal reasons. 

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STEPS TO BOOKING:

1. Obtain a referral form from your physician

2. Book an appointment with our office

3. If you are using insurance (Present insurance card)

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MEET THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST

• Consultation booking

• Laboratory and Imaging test completed

• Preoperative questionnaire

   

THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:​

• Fast 12 hours prior to the procedure

• Remember to leave all valuables at home (jewelry, money etc.)

• Refrain from smoking and use of alcoholic beverages

• Shower the morning of the procedure ​

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SURGERY TIMELINE:

• Patient assessment about 45 minutes after check in

• Anesthesia takes about 15 minutes.  

• Surgery time takes about 30 minutes

• Recovery requires 45 minutes to 1 hour

• Upon clearance by the doctor the patient is released.

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RESULTS TIMELINE:​

• Post operative guidelines given

• Follow-up care

 

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I'm ready to begin...

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