Circumcision for Older Boys & Teens – Canberra, ACT
Welcome to Gentle Procedures Canberra circumcision clinic. Our circumcision clinic offers circumcision for boys and adolescents aged 10 and up, as well as infant and baby circumcision (up to 24 months), and adult circumcision for men of all ages.
Because we are a dedicated circumcision clinic for boys and teens, many of our clients travel to access circumcision care at our Canberra clinic.
While infant circumcision is generally available in many Australian cities, there are relatively few doctors with an expertise in circumcision for older boys and teens, aged 10 and up.
With our focus on circumcision procedures we are able to deliver the highest standard of male medical care for boys and teens. Adult circumcision is also offered at our clinic and you can find more detail on this service on a dedicated page on this website.
Please contact us today for a consultation regarding a circumcision procedure for your son with Doctor Suran Rajapakse.
You can reach us by phone during clinic hours at 02 6103 3972 or use the Contact form and we will call you back to answer your questions or book an appointment.
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Dedicated Canberra Circumcision Clinic for Boys Aged 10 and Up
We are often asked about the best age for a boy’s circumcision, and if at a certain point a child becomes too old to get circumcised. The answer to the question is that circumcision is available at our clinic for older boys and men aged 10 years or more, as well as for babies up to two year old. Our Canberra circumcision doctor always performs the operation with all possible care.
If you have a newborn boy and plan to have him circumcised we encourage you to book an appointment as soon as possible, as it is better to have the circumcision earlier in your child’s life.
If, however, your son is no longer a baby, a virtually painless circumcision can still be performed with the Pollock Technique™ at our Canberra clinic.
Gentle Procedures is the only circumcision clinic in ACT offering circumcision for boys and teens (aged 10 and up) as a routine procedure with the Pollock Technique™. For this reason, many of our clients travel to come to our Canberra clinic. Just let us know if you are travelling overnight for the surgery, and we can recommend local accommodation for you and your boy as needed.
Need more info about circumcision for an older baby or boy? Book a consultation now.
Getting Circumcised as a Teenager
Should your older boy or teenage son require circumcision, or if you are a youth seeking more information, we encourage you to explore more of the detail available on our website (and others) and to contact us for a consultation in our Canberra clinic when you are ready.
Before the circumcision operation, Doctor Suran will explain the risks and benefits of the procedure. Whether you’re planning to have your son circumcised or you’re pursuing circumcision for yourself, you will want to make a fully informed decision.
Please read about the Pollock Technique™ that we employ for all circumcisions at our clinic. Dr. Suran is fully certified in the use of this virtually painless surgical method and has trained hands-on with Dr. Pollock in his clinics.
Our patients choose circumcision for their sons or themselves for a variety of reasons. For many, it’s the medical benefits known to reduce diseases. For others it could be for cultural or religious reasons. Both Islam and Judaism support circumcision for boys and often families choose to continue their traditions through our circumcision clinic.
Please note that if you are a minor teen you will need parental consent for any eventual procedure, and parents will be involved in a pre-procedure consultation with you as well.
Circumcision for Phimosis Treatment
Teenage and pre-adolescent circumcision is sometimes prescribed as treatment for phimosis and certain other conditions that may become problematic as the boy matures.
In these cases, the age of the boy is not material, as the need to resolve a medical issue is what drives the circumcision decision.
Pollock Technique™ circumcision is a good option when it has been determined that circumcision is the best treatment for a boy’s phimosis.
Whatever your reasons for contacting our clinic, our professional medical team is ready to assist you in achieving your personal objectives and resolving medical issues through circumcision safely and as comfortably as possible.
Circumcision for Children – Getting Circumcised Before Adolescence
Circumcision is also routinely done for older boys at Gentle Procedures Clinics. No medical referral is required. Your primary care doctor may refer you to our clinic for circumcision for your boy but your doctor does not need to make a referral for you.
If you have questions regarding the appropriateness of circumcision for your son or any questions regarding specific details of the process at our clinic, you may choose to first book a consultation for your son before you schedule the circumcision appointment.
To arrange a consultation with our circumcision doctor please call us during clinic hours, or use the Appointment Request Form.
What are the benefits of circumcision for children and adolescents?
There are some potential benefits from getting circumcised as a child or teenager.
Here are some examples:
- Circumcision lowers the risk of penile cancer, although the risk is always quite low.
- Boys and men who are circumcised have less chance of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). An STD is a disease you catch from sexual contact. An example is HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that causes AIDS.
- Males who are circumcised have a slightly lower risk of getting a urinary tract infection. That’s an infection affecting the bladder, kidneys, or the tubes that urine goes through as it leaves the body.
- If you’re circumcised, there’s no worry that you’ll get an infection of the foreskin.
- Circumcision means you’ll never get phimosis — a condition in which very tight foreskin gets stuck to the penis. The treatment for phimosis can include circumcision, as well as other options.
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The Circumcision Procedure for Children and Adolescents – Canberra, ACT
Getting ready for circumcision
This information will help you understand what you can expect and it will help you safely prepare for your child’s surgery.
The more you (and your son) understand exactly what is planned, the more comfortable you will be during the circumcision procedure and recovery period of several days.
Talk to your boy about the surgery. Tell your son that the surgery will remove the skin on the head of his penis.
Plan for the recovery period after the operation
Follow-up from the circumcision clinic
The day of surgery
Have your child take a bath or shower before you come in.
Your boy can bring a book, music player, I-pad, or tablet with games/music.
A parent or legal guardian must accompany your child to the clinic. If both parents will not be present you will be asked to have written permission from the absent parent to confirm that they are aware of the planned operation and have agreed to have it done.
Anaesthetic prior to circumcision
A local anesthetic is given by injection through the skin near the base of the penis. During a circumcision, the foreskin is removed from the head of the penis (glans). The surgery will take just a few minutes.
Even though the boy having the procedure will be awake, there will be no pain while it is being done. The best is if he can be distracted with music during the short surgery in order to minimize his stress.
Post-circumcision pain-killers
After the procedure, some discomfort is expected when the local anaesthetic wears off.
There are pain-killers that relieve any pain or discomfort and full post-operative care instructions will be given to you.
Take care to regulate the dosage and follow the doctor’s instructions.
What to Expect After an Older Boy’s Circumcision
Promote Healing
The goal is to minimize your boy’s discomfort and promote healing. You will be shown how to reduce the risk of infection and informed of warning signs to watch for in case of any complications.
Our doctor will be available by phone after surgery and will respond quickly to questions or concerns.
Your son will require your attention in the days immediately after his circumcision.
Rest for A Few Days
You will likely be able to take your child home 2 to 4 hours after the surgery. Encourage extra rest the first day. Most children can be more active on the day after surgery. Follow your doctor’s instructions about when your child can do vigorous exercise. This includes sports, running, and physical education.
When you leave the clinic, you will get more information about how to take care of your child at home. The doctor will tell you when your child can start normal activities again.
When Should You Call the Clinic?
- You have questions or concerns before or after the circumcision.
- You don’t understand how to prepare your child for the surgery.
- Your child becomes ill before the surgery (such as fever, flu, or a cold).
- You need to reschedule or have changed your mind about your child having the surgery.
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