Question 1

what to do if foreskin grows back after circumcision?

Accepted Answer

I don't see how: I don't see how it will. When you cut something off, how can it grow back?

Question 2

24m, 17 days after circumcision. over a week ago a longish horizontal 'hump' appeared under the remaining foreskin on the top of shaft but can't pull back that far to check it. it's not painful at all. should i be worried or will it go away?

Accepted Answer

: This soon after a surgery, if you have concerns about the outcome, you should talk with your surgeon. My impression from your description is that it probably is not anything to be concerned about, but if it persists or worsens or does not resolve, then you should show it to your surgeon. Good luck.

Question 3

my foreskin can only be pulled back behind the head and that's when i am not erect. how can i fix without circumcision as an option. bethamathasone?

Accepted Answer

See answer : Phimosis refers to the inability to adequately retract the distal foreskin over the glans penis. One to five percent of males will have nonretractible foreskins by age 16 years.  0.1 -0.05% Betamethasone dipropionate applied to the preputial orifice twice a day for up to 4-6 weeks accompanied by gentle, manual retraction/stretching of the foreskin. Circumcision reserved for persistent phimosis.

Question 4

is there no other way othr than circumcision to fully stretch back the foreskin of penis. my age is 23. kindly suggest some exercise or medicine?

Accepted Answer

It can be done: Where there's a will, there's a way, as the old saying goes. First, one needs to find a primary care doctor or urologist who has an interest in this issue. If one is able to tolerate brief mild pain, then some force can be used (afterward however, one must off and on stretch the skin all the way back and forth to prevent it from healing in a tight position). Steroid cream (triamcinolone) may help.

Question 5

circumcision week ago. requested 10% from tip to be removed. looks like the foreskin is pulled back n stitched with skin of shaft. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Post op care: Most of the doctors here will defer these surgery questions to the doctor providing care in person. It sounds normal, but any concerns must be raised with the professional caring for you.

Question 6

circumcision im a 50yr old male. im thinking about circumcision because i have never pulled my foreskin back. i know my size will increase and it will be better feeling over all. question. is it expensive the procedure. is it painfull the healing process

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, : Unfortunately, circumcision will not increase the size of your penis.  Furthermore, by removing the foreskin, your penis may actually appear shorter than it was before.  Depending on your weight and how much foreskin is actually removed it may look quite a bit shorter (see buried penis).

If you are unable to pull back your foreskin, sometimes a topical steroid cream can help you to pull it back.  It is generally a good idea to clean underneath your foreskin regularly.

The procedure can be done under local anesthesia.  Pain generally lasts for a few days after the procedure.  Sutures take 2-3 weeks to dissolve and you can resume sexual activity about 3-4 weeks following the procedure.

Question 7

when i retract my foreskin back when it is about to become erect, it constricts the diameter at the end that it prevents the end from enlarging leaving rest of the diameter away from the retracted foreskin enlarged.can circumcision remedy this?

Accepted Answer

Circumcision.: Yes, it will remove the foreskin completely avoiding this problem. However, you should go see a urologist first just to make sure what the exact problem is, and if you have any other option.

Question 8

if a man is circumcised as a baby then gains a lot of weight as he grows older is it possible for the foreskin to grow back?

Accepted Answer

No: But a man can become obese enough that the whole penis is hidden in the fat pads.

Question 9

is it oh k if you leave your foreskin back if you're not circumcised?

Accepted Answer

No: There is a risk of swelling of the glans with circulation impairment if left back too long (aka: paraphimosis, see: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/paraphimosis ).

Question 10

im 18 and haven't pulled back my foreskin completely (im not circumcised) i am worried this will affect my sex life and am unsure of what to do?

Accepted Answer

Foreskin & Erections: If you truly cannot retract your foreskin fully, even when erect you may very well need some medication or surgical evaluation so that there is no damage or scarring or other possible problem with your penis and it's functioning as you grow old. If you can retract the foreskin fully then no need to worry.

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24m, 17 days after circumcision. over a week ago a longish horizontal 'hump' appeared under the remaining foreskin on the top of shaft but can't pull back that far to check it. it's not painful at all. should i be worried or will it go away?

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My foreskin can only be pulled back behind the head and that's when i am not erect. how can i fix without circumcision as an option. bethamathasone?

A member asked:

Is there no other way othr than circumcision to fully stretch back the foreskin of penis. my age is 23. kindly suggest some exercise or medicine?

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Circumcision week ago. requested 10% from tip to be removed. looks like the foreskin is pulled back n stitched with skin of shaft. is this normal?

A member asked:

Circumcision im a 50yr old male. im thinking about circumcision because i have never pulled my foreskin back. i know my size will increase and it will be better feeling over all. question. is it expensive the procedure. is it painfull the healing process

A member asked:

When i retract my foreskin back when it is about to become erect, it constricts the diameter at the end that it prevents the end from enlarging leaving rest of the diameter away from the retracted foreskin enlarged.can circumcision remedy this?

A member asked:

If a man is circumcised as a baby then gains a lot of weight as he grows older is it possible for the foreskin to grow back?

A member asked:

Is it oh k if you leave your foreskin back if you're not circumcised?

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Im 18 and haven't pulled back my foreskin completely (im not circumcised) i am worried this will affect my sex life and am unsure of what to do?

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