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Adult men come to our specialized circumcision clinics located in Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Galway & Dundalk from across Ireland and beyond to get the benefit of virtually painless circumcision techniques, including the Shang Ring method, performed under local anaesthesia.
Adult circumcision is performed on-site at the Gentle Procedures Clinic locations in Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Galway & Dundalk for men aged 16 and over.
No hospital visit or doctor’s referral is required, and all procedures are done under local anaesthesia only.
With our combination of local anaesthetic, our quick surgical technique, and our use of skin glue, we provide what may be the most comfortable adult circumcision procedures available anywhere in the world.
Skin glue closure generally eliminates the need for stitches, increasing comfort, speeding healing, and offering good cosmetic circumcision results.
Gentle Procedures is a leading circumcision provider, and is proud to be among the first circumcision clinics to offer Shang Ring circumcision in Ireland.
Please contact us anytime with your questions or to book a pre-surgery consultation.
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Here is a summary of the adult circumcision process. In addition to the steps below most adult circumcision clients will have an initial consultation appointment.
Please contact us today if you would like a consultation and please read on for details on what will happen on the day of your eventual procedure:
Please go ahead and request a consultation appointment with one of our doctors if you are considering getting circumcised as an adult.
We recommend a consultation to ensure that you make a fully informed decision.
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Adult circumcisions performed at our circumcision clinics are paid for directly by the patient.
You can consult with your private health insurer to determine if any coverage may be available in your case if you have a private health plan.
If you would like more details on adult circumcision costs, please use the Circumcision Cost Confirmation form to send us your inquiry and we will reply fast with the detail you require.
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The morning of your circumcision we recommend that you avoid coffee and other caffeinated beverages or stimulants. It is best if you are both physically and mentally calm. Bring your headphones and listen to your favorite relaxing music on your phone or other small music player during the surgery.
Do your best to have a good sleep the night before and follow your normal breakfast routine (except for minimizing coffee) so that you will feel your normal self. Some patients find it stressful to skip coffee and if you are one of those people who really need their coffee in the morning maybe just have one cup.
The goal is to minimize your stress, so have a cup of coffee if skipping it will cause distress. We recommend that the patient have someone come with them to drive them home as well.
The procedure itself will take about 15 – 30 minutes once the penis has been anaesthetized.
You will be kept for observation for an hour after surgery.
Follow-up is required two days later.
Our circumcision doctor will evaluate your case and determine which adult circumcision method is best. All of our techniques can deliver a good result, and the decision will be made based on our physician’s experience and professional judgement.
Some patients have a preference, but given that the end result is the same, the recommended approach is to let the doctor decide the circumcision technique most applicable to your procedure.
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Your penis may swell in the first 2 days. It is generally not very painful, and over-the-counter pain relievers are all you usually need.
You will have a dressing over the head of your penis. Please follow the doctor’s directions about when to remove it. Wear snug-fitting underwear that will hold the penis upright. This will help the swelling go down.
You can return to work and your normal routine when you feel ready to. Some men return to sedentary work as soon as 2 – 3 days after circumcision. You will need to wait longer before returning to physical work.
A detailed care sheet will be provided with specific instructions to follow after your operation. The information on this page gives you a general idea about how long it will take for you to recover, but each person recovers at a different pace. Follow the care instructions to heal as fast as possible.
Our doctor will address your specific case and your detailed questions.
Rest when you feel tired. Getting enough sleep will help you recover fast. You may shower when you no longer have a bandage on your penis. Pat the cut (incision) dry. You may also take short baths if you wish.
Avoid strenuous activities, such as bicycle riding, jogging, weight lifting, or aerobic exercise, for 4 weeks or until your doctor says it is okay. You can return to work and normal activities, including driving, when you are comfortable doing them.
Your doctor will tell you if and when you can restart your medications. He will also give you instructions about taking any new medications.
If you take blood thinners or aspirin, be sure to talk to your doctor for advice on when to start taking those medications again. Make sure that you understand exactly what your doctor wants you to do in order to minimize the risk of any unexpected interactions.
Take pain medications exactly as directed. If the doctor gave you a prescription medication for pain, take it as prescribed. If you are not taking a prescription pain medication, ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter medication.
Do not take two or more pain medications at the same time unless the doctor told you to.
If you think your pain medicine is making you sick to your stomach:
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