Preparation for circumcision
Local anaesthetic
Your
Circumcision procedure will be carried out using a local anaesthetic.
Local
anaesthesia involves an injection which numb your penis.
It is used for a variety of minor surgical procedures. It allows quick,
effective and painless surgery whilst you are still awake.
You will
be asked to keep quite still while the injection is given. You may notice a
warm tingly feeling as the anaesthetic begins to take effect.
Underwear
Before attending for your circumcision
appointment, please shave clean the pubic hair and bring along with you well
fitting underwear such as tight briefs.
Eating and drinking
We advise
you to have a normal breakfast or lunch and to continue to drink normally
before your appointment.
Medicines
If you
are taking medicines, you should continue to take them as usual, and you have
tell us about any medication you are taking.
Please
bring them with you and show them to us.
Toilets
Please
make use of the toilet facilities before your appointment so that you will feel
more comfortable throughout your procedure.
Driving and transport
It is not
essential for adults to be accompanied to and from the Clinic, but you may
prefer this and feel happier if someone is available to take you home.
If you
plan to drive after having a procedure performed under local anaesthetic, you
must contact your insurance company to check that you are covered by your
insurance.
Stitches
The
stitches (sutures) dissolve and disappear naturally. Your wound may need to be
checked at a follow-up appointment. Further information may be given to you
about this.
Smoking
Smoking
and smoky atmospheres may affect your healing process. Please avoid smoking or
smoky atmospheres before your appointment and until your wound has healed.
Pain
We
recommend that you take a pain killer before the numbness of the local
anaesthetic wears off, as you may experience some discomfort then.
Take any mild painkiller that you would normally take for a headache. Always
read and follow the instructions, warnings and dosage on the bottle or packet.
Further questions
Should
you need any further advice or have any questions, our staff will be happy to
answer any concerns or questions you may have.