Plastic surgery of the frenulum is a procedure performed under infiltration anaesthesia. The doctor performes injections around the frenulum with the anaesthetic – lignocaine and cuts the short frenum laterally. Subsequently, absorbable sutures are put on, so there is no need to remove them.
Plastic surgery of the frenulum
Description of the procedure::
Post-treatment recommendations::
After the treatment, a daily care of the operated area is necessary. It is recommended to drain the foreskin daily and wash the operated area with water with a grey soap or chamomile solution.
Time of incapacity for work::
Usually, there is no need to stop work. It is recommended to limit physical exercise for two to three weeks and have no sexual intercourse for a period of at least 4 weeks.
| Duration of the procedure: | 30 minutes |
| Type of anaesthesia: | local |
| Required tests: | blood group, blood count, coagulation factors (APTT / INR), creatinine, glucose level, electrolytes (NA, K), hepatitis B vaccination, ECG |
| Duration of stay in the clinic: | not required |
| Contraindications to the procedure: | not any |
