Frenulectomy, duration, cost and step by step

• Frenulectomy is the surgical operation in which the frenulum brevis is removed, in order to loosen the area and eliminate any bothersome symptoms during erection or sexual activity.
• The frenulum brevis is a pathology that appears in uncircumcised men. The frenulum and foreskin are joined together, so uncircumcised men with a short frenulum have difficulty retracting the foreskin completely.
• Frenulectomy is a surgery that is performed under local anaesthesia and on an outpatient basis, so once the operation is over, you will leave the hospital.

Frenulectomy consists of cutting the frenulum of the penis in order to eliminate the tension caused by having a short frenulum, but what is a short frenulum? Well, it is the one that limits the movement of the foreskin over the glans penis, which can cause pain during erection or sexual activity. 

The frenulum is the triangle-shaped skin attached to the foreskin. Therefore, uncircumcised men with a short frenulum have difficulty retracting the foreskin completely, preventing the glans from being fully exposed.

Short frenulum most often affects uncircumcised men.

The tension caused by the short frenulum when the penis is erect is very uncomfortable and, in some cases, can cause the glans to deflect downwards resulting in a curvature of the penis. 

This problem can cause a lot of pain and discomfort during intercourse as it can prevent penetration or even tear during sex. If this happens, it can cause injury and heavy bleeding, requiring emergency care.

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As a result, the frenulum can be further shortened by the scar that forms after the wound heals. The risk of the same thing happening again and again is therefore very high. 

On the other hand, when sexual intercourse has not taken place, the signs of a short frenulum are manifested by a jumping foreskin when manually retracted, i.e. a foreskin that does not lag behind when retracted.

A short frenulum is often confused with phimosis, but it is the urologist who will determine the pathology on the basis of a physical examination. Once the problem has been diagnosed, treatments will be proposed to solve it. However, the purpose of each treatment is different, although circumcision usually includes frenulectomy.

There are numerous treatments for short frenulum that will be carried out depending on the needs presented. In some cases, it is advisable to perform stretching exercises on the frenulum to increase flexibility. 

However, this is not very effective and is not usually a recommended option. The frenulum, regardless of its size, cannot be stretched sufficiently, especially in cases where the frenulum is very short.

To solve the problems of short frenulum the only effective option is surgery.

Therefore, the definitive option is frenulectomy. However, the procedure to repair the short frenulum comprises 3 surgical solutions: circumcision, frenulectomy and frenuloplasty. 

Thus, the urologist will determine the appropriate technique or combination of them.

• Circumcision: this procedure consists of removing the foreskin of the penis that covers the glans penis in order to permanently expose it. Frenulectomy is usually also performed in this procedure.
• Frenulectomy: this technique involves cutting the frenulum in order to free it. This operation has a purely functional purpose, i.e. the aim of frenulectomy is to remove the frenulum and loosen the area.
• Frenuloplasty: this is the plastic surgery technique that repairs the frenulum, achieving a much more aesthetic result.

In any case, it will be the specialist who will determine the appropriate operation for your case of frenulum brevis.

Normally, during circumcision, the short frenulum is released.

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Frenulectomy is a surgery that is performed under local anaesthesia and on an outpatient basis, so you can go home on your own after the procedure. However, we recommend that you come accompanied. 

The short frenulum surgery will consist of the following:

• When you enter the operating theatre, the team of doctors will instruct you to stand facing upwards, in the same way that women stand during childbirth, i.e. with your legs raised and spread.
• You will be covered with a surgical drape, leaving only the penis area uncovered.
• You will then be washed and disinfected and the local anaesthetic will be administered, waiting for it to take effect so that the frenulectomy can begin.

Frenulectomy is performed under local anaesthetic so you will not feel any pain or discomfort.

• Once the anaesthesia has taken effect, the specialist will section off the excess part of the foreskin, in cases where circumcision is required.
• The next step will be to cut the frenulum so that the area is relaxed and the necessary stitches will be put in place. The stitches are absorbable and will fall out on their own.
• Finally, the area will be bandaged and the nursing team will explain the postoperative care of the surgical wound, as well as some medical instructions.

As you have read above, it is an outpatient surgery, so you will be able to go home when it is over. Below, we tell you how long frenulectomy lasts and how long it takes to recover from it.

Frenulectomy is a procedure that is performed under local anaesthesia and on an outpatient basis, so at the end of the surgery you will leave the hospital and go home.

As you have read, short frenulum can be solved with 3 surgical interventions: circumcision, frenuloplasty and frenulectomy.

In any of the procedures, the surgical time will be 30 minutes. After the intervention, one of the medical indications will be to avoid sexual intercourse until full recovery, which will be completed 2 - 4 weeks after surgery.

Below you can read about the elements that make up the price of frenulectomy with Operarme.

As you know, frenulectomy and circumcision are operations that have some things in common, as it is possible that during circumcision the short frenulum may be removed, although this will be decided by the doctor after a physical examination and analysis of medical tests, if any.

Therefore, the price of the phimosis operation is 790 € and the frenulectomy has a price of 590 € . 

This price includes everything necessary to remove the short frenulum under the greatest possible safety and guaranteeing the patient's comfort during and after the process. 

It is a fixed price and includes all the necessary elements, such as:

• Booking and use of the operating theatre.
• Coagulation analysis according to medical indication.
• Medical fees and assistants until medical discharge.
• Anaesthesia.
• Surgical material necessary for the intervention.
• Revision until medical discharge according to the specialist's criteria.

Operarme also has a personalised patient service team, so you can contact us anytime to solve any questions you may have. If you want to get in touch with us, you can call us at +34 91 141 33 56, or write to us on our contact form, a member of the team will attend to you immediately.

One of the main advantages of having a short frenulum surgery is related to sexual intercourse, since by uncovering the entire glans penis, it will be more pleasurable as the discomfort and tension will be eliminated. In the same way, the perception of the penis will be that it is slightly longer due to the release of tension, although it will remain the same.

After frenulectomy and removal of the short frenulum, the risk of tearing during sex or other activities disappears immediately.

In addition to the advantages of the short frenulum operation itself, performing frenulectomy with Operarme has a number of potential benefits including:

• Free surgical assessment consultation with the specialist.
• Fixed and all-inclusive price.
• Process carried out with the utmost discretion.
• Personalised patient service team throughout the process.
• Follow-up consultation until the patient is discharged from hospital.

If you want to have a frenulectomy or phimosis operation, you can request a free surgical assessment consultation through Operarme. It is important for you to know that this consultation is not intended to diagnose any pathology, as in any case you should already have a clear diagnosis.

If you would like to book a consultation with a specialist to assess the surgery, you can contact us on +34 91 141 33 56, or click on the following image:

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