Adult circumcision in need of revision, list of problems
Hi Dr. Reed, I was circumcised about 8 months ago. Unfortunately my surgeon did a very poor job and I have been left with a number of cosmetic issues: Stitch tunnels Prominent vertical suture scars A very raised V shape connecting to my glans (this bothers me the most) Too much loose skin And a cut that is far from symmetrical Initially I was thinking of going to another Dr. for my circumcision but I have heard so many good things about you and your price is much more affordable. I sent the other Dr. pictures, as requested, and he wasn’t sure if he could make the V shape flat due to the fact my glans are narrower than my shaft. I figured I’d get a second opinion? Let me know if you need photographs to give a better idea if you can help me. I’m just trying to get an idea what can be done before I invest the time, money, and travel. I really appreciate you taking the time to take emails from potential patients.
Seth
Good morning Seth,
Thank you for your interest in what we do.
5000 adult circumcisions and still going strong.
Surprisingly 40% of our case load is revising work
from others.Yes, of course you are welcome to send photos
and I promise they will be reviewed within a few hours,
with a reply and recommendations.You have a friend in Bay Harbor Islands,
Harold M. Reed, M.D.
305-865-2000
May 21st, 2011 at 6:59 pm
I was circumcised on 04-12-2011 for the last 3 weeks there is a 1-4 ” opening at the top and 1-4″ opening on the right side, my surgeon says it will heal. do you think it will heal.another surgeon told me if you wait more than 3 weeks after the circumcision with an opening it might not heal. what do you think.
May 28th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
May 26, 2011
Dr. Reed,
I had a Circ on 4/12/2011, the disolving sutures disolved after a week and a half, there is a opening a 1/4 inch on top and about 1/2 in on the right side its been open for the last month, my surgeon says it will close up, but after a month of being open I dont know if it will close up. do you think it will close up?
Tom
Good afternoon Tom,
This is a letter we send to prospective patients.
Taking one consideration with another, most probably your will
heal fine. If you wish, I will review some photos and our phone
consult fee is 250. Recommendations will be made to speed wound healing.
Here’s the letter… (again most probably you will heal fine)
Thank you for your interest in what we do. Your penis is one of the most
important functional and cosmetic features of your body.
We have performed over 6000 cosmetic circumcisions and revisions
in the past 35 years and usually do several cases every week.
We have done sons of physicians, brothers, religious circumcisions,
men who have not seen the heads of their penis for 20 years! This
is your circumcision and we do it the way you want with respect
to 4 parameters.
Please don’t be like the patient who writes: “Dr. Reed I just got circumcised
(elsewhere) two days ago, and my result was not what i expected. I was
wondering when i recover can i get a consultation with you.” Photos sent
and received (unspoken comment: “disaster zone”)
Be assured we will show you every courtesy,
All the best,
Harold M. Reed, M.D.
305-865-2000