Hey, I am 19 and have what I am pretty sure is called a skin bridge.  It goes along the top of my penis.  It stops at the edge of the mushroom part, it doesn’t overlap.  I was just wondering the average cost of removing it, and if there is a lot of scarring.  Please get back to me as soon as possible, and thanks,  Steven

Good morning Steven,

Skin bridges are sometimes seen after bell clamp
circumcisions.  Especially if the glans is not
properly separated from the foreskin as there are typically some
adhesions, which if left unattended can form synnechia
or fusion of epithelial surfaces.  The remedy is simple.
First to undermine the bridge and severe the pedicle
at either end flush with the skin and put in some very
fine, fast absorbing sutures.  There may be the slightest
small pin point scar at either end, but with time,
this usually blends in with a very cosmetically acceptable result.

Broad bridges are a great nidus for collection of skin debris,
and of course fly contrary to good hygienic practices.

Our fees are $250 for consultation, and $250 for use of the
operating room, and $250 for minor surgery.

Trusting all this meets with your approval,

Harold M. Reed, M.D.
305-865-2000
Senior Member of the AUA

 

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