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Frenuloplasty

Frenuloplasty is a procedure performed to remove the tightness and discomfort caused by a short frenulum of penis, a condition known as frenulum breve. This procedure helps relieve the pain associated with it.

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How to manage a cut on foreskin during intercourse?

Query: Hello doctor,I have developed a small cut on my foreskin during an intercourse with my wife. Did not realise it initially but was feeling uncomfortable while passing urine. I washed it and left it unattended for a few days and abstained from having intercourse for some time. It had reduced. I did ma...  Read Full »


Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This appears to be a tear in or near the frenulum. This may continue to recur as healing will cause scarring and further contraction, while sexual activity will stretch and tear it again. You should see a surgeon or urologist if this does not heal. A minor surgery called ...  Read Full »

I had frenuloplasty, after which my erection was painful. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 28 years and 6'1" tall with weight 85 kg. I had frenuloplasty a few days back and feeling normal about it. Sometimes I get erections, and it hurts a lot as the stitches may be the reason. I want to admit that I had a premature ejaculation issue as well before the surgery. Was it be...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern about your symptoms. Yes, for a few weeks you will be having pain. The premature ejaculation could be because of the short frenulum, now after the procedure we will know it for sure. If your premature ejaculation persists, we can think o...  Read Full »

My stitches from frenuloplasty came apart. Please advise.

Query: Hi doctor, I had a frenuloplasty of the penis ten days back. It all seemed fine at first, and I had very little pain. I have to say the actual incision and stitches were a lot larger than what I was previously led to believe. I have been washing gently with salt water and rinsing twice daily. I took...  Read Full »


Dr. Raja Ramesh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are correct, a few stitches have come apart. Your doctor is also right, this wound looks healthy. You may continue with your daily care till it heals completely. At this point in time, the only best th...  Read Full »

Can paraphimosis cause swelling after a frenuloplasty?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a frenuloplasty yesterday and the doctor told me that I had to put back my foreskin 24 hours after the operation, but it is impossible for me to do it. My foreskin is big and swollen and the stitches seem to hold it retracted. Is this normal? Or is it paraphimosis?  Read Full »


Dr. Praveen Pushkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is your foreskin swollen after the operation or was it swollen before? Was your foreskin tight before surgery or easily retractable? Can you upload a picture of it? Generally, after frenuloplasty, there might be a bit of swelling around the frenulum area. And if it par...  Read Full »

There is increased sensitivity and pain during erection and sex. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been having increased sensitivity and pain (6/10) at the head of my penis during an erection and sexual intercourse. No pain or discharge during urination. I am 48 years old. Medicines include Metformin HCl 500 mg, Atorvastatin 10 mg, Benazepril 10 mg.  Read Full »


Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pain at the tip during erection can be due to, tight frenulum: this is skin fold at the tip on the lower side of the foreskin. This needs a frenuloplasty. Partial phimosis: this prevents retraction of the foreskin during intercourse and may cause pain, especially seen i...  Read Full »

Is there any other method to remove penile skin bridge apart from surgery?

Query: Hello doctor, I noticed that I have a penile skin bridge. I thought it was normal at first. But after searching on the internet I found that at the age of 24 it can only be removed by surgery. Is there any other method apart from surgery to remove the penile skin bridge? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Ankush Jairath

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are talking of phimosis (inability to retract the foreskin fully over your glans penis) then yes, it can be removed only by surgery. But do you actually have phimosis is the real question. Try to retract the skin and the point where it is not possible then cli...  Read Full »

I had frenuloplasty. My foreskin does not go beyond the head of my penis. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, How far back should the foreskin go? When my penis is erect, it goes back to just below the head but no further down. I underwent a frenuloplasty to fix my tight frenulum. I am concerned that it is still not enough.  Read Full »


Dr. Yousef Abbas

Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. This is a question for an operating urologist, not a conservatively treating andrologist. So please ask such a colleague. Most important: if you do not have symptoms or di...  Read Full »

I find it difficult to retract foreskin of my penis. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23-year-old male. It is difficult to retract the foreskin and restore it to its original position. What should I do? Kindly suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Madhav Tiwari

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A tight frenulum with a tight foreskin can cause difficulty in retracting and restoring it to its original position. This often causes pain during erection and sex and can even tear and bleed. Unfortunately, there is nothing that you can do...  Read Full »

How to treat a white layer on frenulum after frenuloplasty?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a frenuloplasty five days back, and everything went well every day until the third day when a white sticky layer started forming on the frenulum. Is it normal because it does not seem to wipe off like pus? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I reviewed your query. The white slough of dead tissue will fall off in a couple of days. Sometimes it is stuck there and is difficult to remove, but it will come out on its own. You will need to clean it with gauze and normal saline to allow ...  Read Full »

Why is it difficult to pull my foreskin back when I am erect after a frenuloplasty?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a frenulum tear due to excess sexual intercourse, and I underwent frenuloplasty to correct my foreskin. On the first two days after the surgery, my foreskin was clear and comfortable. But after two days, it became tight and difficult to retract. I am unable to get an erection....  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thanks for consulting us.The foreskin is hard to retract due to expansion during erection. The reason for frenuloplasty could have been phimosis (narrowing of the foreskin). It would help if you keep the area dry and clean. It is recommended to clean the area with saline an...  Read Full »

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