Circumcision Choices: Type of Anesthesia
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What You Need to Know About Circumcision
Circumcision is a surgical procedure that takes about 1 hour to complete. You have a variety of choices to make when it comes to circumcision.
- The first choice you make is that of a surgeon.
- The second choice is whether you want to have it done in the office settings, surgical center or a hospital operating room.
- The third choice to make is whether to have circumcision under local anesthesia, intravenous sedation or general anesthesia.
All circumcisions at New York Urology Specialists are performed by an experienced, Board-Certified Urologist. You have a choice of having it in the office, hospital or surgical center. Most men choose to have circumcision in our office under local anesthetic.
The Choice of Anesthesia for Your Circumcision
Circumcision can be performed under local anesthesia with the injection of the pain medication around the penis.
When circumcision is performed under local anesthesia, you are fully awake but should not feel pain. Circumcision under local anesthesia is performed under sterile conditions in the office settings. In our practice, more than 90% of men choose local anesthesia. Typically, on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being no pain and 10 being the worst pain of your life, most patients rate the pain as 2 to 3 during circumcision.
Circumcision under IV sedation or general anesthesia requires the presence of an anesthesiologist to give the anesthetic. While sometimes this procedure can be performed in the office settings it is more common for this to be performed in a surgical center or hospital setting. If you choose to have your circumcision performed under general anesthesia, you will be completely asleep and should not feel or remember anything. There are small additional risks of general anesthesia that will be discussed by an anesthesiologist.
Where to Get Adult Circumcision in NYC?
At New York Urology Specialists, we offer same-day circumcision treatment for men.
Call/text today: 1-646-663-5545 or make an appointment online.
We perform cosmetic circumcision, circumcision revision, penile frenuloplasty, and offer treatment for phimosis, balanitis, penile irritation, and redness. We treat sexual and erection problems and offer comprehensive STD testing for infections. We offer confidential appointments. Our prices are affordable with or without insurance.
What type of Anesthesia Should you Choose?
In our experience at New York Urology Specialists, more than 95% of men choose local anesthesia for their circumcision. Typically a good penile block will allow for safe and nearly painless circumcision. Most of our patients report the maximum pain score of 1-3 out of 10, with 1 being no pain and 10 being the worst pain of your life. We can also offer you circumcision under general anesthesia or intravenous sedation. Typically, the only time we advise general anesthesia is for patients who have panic attacks or severe sensitivity (<5% of patients).bxo
In general, local anesthesia has the best safety record as you can breathe on your own.
What is Local Anesthesia?
Local anesthesia refers to the injection of pain medication in the area where the procedure is performed. With local anesthesia, the patient is fully awake but does not experience the painful sensation.
What is General Anesthesia?
General anesthesia refers to the type of anesthesia that is typically given intravenously with the patient going into a deep sleep. Typically the patient does not remember anything after waking up and does not feel any pain during the procedure. The patient requires a machine to help them breathe during the procedure.
For young children and very anxious adults, IV sedation or general anesthesia is usually preferred as they may not be able to lie calmly and still for an hour that it takes to perform the procedure.
The choice of anesthesia affects the costs of circumcision. Circumcision under local anesthesia is the least expensive as it can be performed in the office setting which avoids the charges associated with surgical centers and hospitals. General anesthesia can add anywhere from $1000 to $5000 to the cost of circumcision for the cost of anesthesia and the anesthesiologist who provides it.
Read Real Stories of men who underwent circumcision at New York Urology Specialists.
Read RealStories: Circumcision Phimosis for a 35-year-old man and urinary problems – International Patient
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Why Choose New York Urology Specialists for Circumcision and Treatment of Penile Problems?
- All treatment is performed by a board-certified urologist experienced in cosmetic circumcision, circumcision revision, and penile frenuloplasty. We treat men with phimosis, balanitis, BXO, penile skin bridges, and other penile problems such as symptoms of pain, irritation, and cuts on the penis, foreskin problems, and genital warts.
- We are one of the few practices in the region to offer a full range of options for the treatment of sexual and erection problems in men.
- We offer diagnostic testing in our office, which avoids hospital costs.
- Extensive Experience: Thousands of men have been treated successfully using medical therapy, surgery including circumcision, circumcision revision, penile frenuloplasty, ShangRing Circumcision, as well as complex penile surgery including penile plication for Peyronie’s disease, and penile implant surgery for ED.
What do Penile Problems Look Like?
You can find pictures of circumcision as well as before and after treatment images in our image gallery.
Scheduling Appointments for Circumcision at New York Urology Specialists
If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation, please contact us or call/text: 1-646-663-5545.
We have excellent reviews from patients and their partners. Information for out-of-state and international patients. Find out our office hours or directions to our office.
We offer affordable prices with or without insurance.
Circumcision With Fast Recovery at New York Urology Specialists
At New York Urology Specialists, our urologists are specially trained in the evaluation and treatment of sexual problems in men. We understand the challenges that penile problems such as pain in the penis, cuts on the foreskin, irritation, and curvature create for our patients, their relationships, and their self-esteem. We help you find a treatment for penile problems including appearance concerns, foreskin problems, premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction that fit your needs, lifestyle, and your preferences.
Urologists are doctors specializing in the treatment of men with sexual problems that include penis problems, scrotal problems, and erectile dysfunction. By virtue of our experience and skill, we are able to offer an effective treatment option for nearly every man who desires an effective treatment for any problem that affects the penis. We offer medical and surgical treatment for men’s sexual problems.
We Treat Some of the Most Complex Penis and Foreskin Problems Including:
- The foreskin that cannot be pulled back
- Turtle-neck penis “peno-scrotal web“
- Penile skin adhesions
- Circumcision Revision
- Penile Skin Bridges
- ShangRing Circumcision
- Phimosis Treatment
- Frenulum Breve Treatment in Men
- Penile Pain During Sex
- Impotence in men with diabetes.
- Erectile dysfunction in men for whom medications do not work.
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