Frenuloplasty (penile frenulum repair)
frenuloplasty · short frenulum · torn frenulum · frenulum surgery
A small surgery: the frenulum of the foreskin is cut and stitched so it becomes longer. It is usually done with local numbing.
When the frenulum is short, causing pain or tears during erections and sex.
⏱ Duration: surgery usually takes 20 to 40 minutes; you go home the same day
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Tests. Sometimes blood tests are needed. The clinic will give you a list.
- Hygiene. Shower in the morning. Sometimes you are asked to trim the hair in the groin. Ask the clinic.
- Clothes. Wear comfortable, snug underwear, so nothing moves around after surgery.
What to bring
- Your ID
- Your referral and test results
- Snug cotton underwear
How it goes
- You lie on the exam table
- The skin is cleaned with antiseptic
- A numbing injection is given at the base of the penis
- The doctor cuts the frenulum and places stitches
- A bandage is put on
What you'll feel
- The numbing injection is unpleasant for a few seconds
- During surgery, you only feel touch
- When the numbing wears off, it may ache. You will get pain medicine
Afterwards
- The doctor will explain how to care for the bandage and the area
- Stitches usually dissolve on their own
- No sex or masturbation, usually for 3 to 4 weeks. The doctor will tell you exactly
- Night-time erections may be uncomfortable for the first few days. This is normal
Contact a doctor straight away if
- Bleeding that does not stop when you press on it
- Severe swelling or a bluish color
- A fever over 38°C or pus from the wound
Common questions
Is this circumcision?
No. The foreskin is not removed. Only the frenulum is changed.
Will I lose sensitivity?
Usually not. Many men find that sex becomes more comfortable.