What is Frenuloplasty Surgery?
Frenuloplasty of the prepuce of the penis is a variation of a surgical procedure known as circumcision, which lengthens the frenulum to alleviate pain and permit a greater range of motion between the interconnected tissues (the head of the penis and the underside of the penis). Infants, children, and adults—especially those facing difficulties achieving a full erection; men experiencing severe pain, discomfort, and bleeding during sexual activity; uncircumcised men who feel discomfort due to a tight foreskin; and individuals born with a shorter frenulum—are ideal candidates for frenuloplasty surgery.
Types of frenuloplasty
There are only four types of frenuloplasty:
- Conventional
- Functional
- Laser
- Traditional
| Procedure Name | Frenuloplasty |
|---|---|
| Type of Surgery | Minor Surgery |
| Type of Anaesthesia | Local or General Anaesthesia |
| Procedure Duration | 10 Mins - 1 Hr |
| Recovery Duration | 4 Weeks |
Frenuloplasty: Pre-Op & Post-Op Care
Pre-Surgical Preparations
The surgeon will provide the patient with a set of instructions in order to prepare them for their surgery, including pre-surgical blood and urine tests, the number of days to fast before the procedure, and whether to take the old set of prescriptions or begin a new set.
During frenuloplasty operation
Depending on the patient’s preference, the surgery may be performed either as an outpatient treatment or as a daycare procedure. The surgeon makes a horizontal incision in one direction and applies the sutures longitudinally in the opposite direction to facilitate the stretching of the frenulum.
Post-Surgical & Frenuloplasty Recovery Time
The post-surgical situation is where the patient is kept in observation with a light dressing over the penis, and the surgeon will accompany them with some pain relievers. After waking up, the patients are expected to take a leak and are relieved to go home. For full recovery, rest for 24 hours after reaching home and take the prescribed set of medications. The stitches will drop off after 2 weeks, and the overall frenuloplasty recovery time is four weeks.
Benefits of Frenuloplasty at Yashoda Hospitals
- Provides pain relief
- Improves sexual function
- Promotes a better lifestyle
- Better range of motion
- Boosts self-confidence
- Impart the ability to easily and fully retract the foreskin
- May avoid the need for circumcision
- Sometimes corrects the curvature of the head of the penis during an erection
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