Self-conscious about scarring and railroad tracks after circumcision
I was circumcised as an adult approximately 3 years ago at age 39 following some complication as a result of phimosis. Overall the surgery went very well with no complications and very little discomfort, however, I am finding myself wondering whether I have done my homework and chosen the right doctor for my procedure.
While I am perfectly happy being circumcised and I have no regrets having my foreskin removed, I am finding myself somewhat unhappy and self-conscious about the scaring, those ?railroad tracks? left as a result of the freehand circumcision.
After visiting your website I wanted to reach out to you to see about my options if in this case. Given that you have done a number of corrective procedures and revisions, I have hoping that you might be able to offer some advise or help with my situation.
With warm regards,
Miklos
Good morning Miklos,
Your namesake Miklos was a Hungarian born award winning composer and conductor, best known for his numerous film scores.
Thank you for your interest in what we do. How to handle tissues, knowing what to do is as important as knowing what not to do. Why do some bakers’ popovers barely rise above the muffin tin and others balloon out like giant mushrooms?
We have performed over 5500 cosmetic circumcisions in the past 35 years and usually do several cases every week.
We do ask that you stay for one, ideally 2 days at the Baltic Hotel (advanced tourist class) and I will see you there daily.
You could return to an office environment 3 days after circumcision. Our 2 layered wrap of soft conforming gauze and Coban will provide comfort and reduce swelling.
We have done sons of physicians, medical students and residents, brothers, religious circumcisions, men who have not seen the heads of their penis for 20 years, and next week a father and 3 sons!
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 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,
With kindest regards,
Harold M. Reed, M.D.
305-865-2000