What is plastibell circumcision?
Plastibell Circumcision is a surgical procedure to remove the foreskin, the skin that covers the tip of the penis by the gold standard technique  The plastibell.
The Plastibell technique is one of the most common methods of newborn circumcision in Europe and East.  

Procedure:
Here are the major steps involved in a Plastibell circumcision.
1.    The doctor separates the foreskin from the penis head with a probe.

2.    An appropriately-sized plastic ring is inserted underneath the foreskin.
3.    The foreskin is stretched over the plastic ring, and it’s secured with a suture (sterile string) to stop blood flow.
4.    The plastic ring remains on the penis until foreskin falls off naturally in 7-10 days (Depends upon the age of the patient) (Sometimes it may take 15 to 20 days). During this time, your son’s foreskin may darken around the ring.

Benefit of plastibell circumcision :

  •  No Bleeding
  •  No Suture
  •  No Dressing
  •  Mild pain
  •  Less risk of urinary tract infections
  •  A reduced risk of some sexually transmitted diseases in men
  •  Prevention of balanitis (inflammation of the glans) and balanoposthitis (inflammation of the glans and foreskin)
  •  Prevention of phimosis (the inability to retract the foreskin) and paraphimosis (the inability to return the foreskin to its original location)

Many parents decide to circumcise their sons for religious, ethical, or cultural reasons. There are also health benefits of circumcision,

 

Consult your doctors to determine the best and most popular method circumcision for your baby.

 

 


What are the risks of circumcision:


Circumcision is a routine, safe procedure. But there are some risks such as:

  •    Bleeding.
  •    Infection.
  •    Reaction to anaesthesia.
  •    Pain.
  •    Cutting the foreskin too long or too short.
  •    Irritation on the tip of the penis.
  •    Meatitis (inflamed opening of the penis).

 

 

 


Relief Time:

 The plastic ring remains on the penis until foreskin falls off naturally in 7-20 days. During this time, foreskin may darken around the ring.

 


Success Rate: 99.99% success rate.
Most of the patients are satisfied and comfortable with this procedure.
 99% are happy patients.

Total cases: 25-30 cases occur in every month.


Cost of plastibell Circumcision depends on following factors:

  •     Condition of Your Foreskin (Phimosis, Paraphimosis, Balanitis)
  •     Technology used
  •     Numberings of plastibell device such as 8,10,12 etc.
  •     Any other pre-existing medical condition

 

The best cost estimation can be provided only after clinical examination by a Specialist.

 

 

How to Care for Baby after Circumcision:


Your doctor will give specific instructions after the procedure:

  •     Avoid using baby wipes on the penis because they may sting.
  •     Wash the penis during  baths.
  •      Use of Coconut Oil is recommended .
  •      Give the medicine on time which is prescribed by your doctor.
    If you see any problem or complication you can consult the experts.


Point To Be Noted:
  •    Parents should not pull the plastic ring on the penis.
  •    It will fall off on its own in about 7-20 days.
  •    Let your doctor know if it stays on past 10 days, or if it seems to slip down the penis shaft.