Circumcision Style: Low or High Circumcision

by Alex Shteynshlyuger MD


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Adult Circumcision Style: Low or High Circumcision

Circumcision Style Choices for Cosmetic, Hygienic or Aesthetic Circumcision

It is important to understand that the choice of circumcision scar location between low circumcision (close to the glans) or high circumcision (farther away from the glans) is only relevant to men who desire to have a circumcision for anesthetic or hygienic reasons.

Men who undergo cosmetic circumcision can communicate to their surgeon where they prefer to have the circumcision scar.  Most of the time, the surgeon can accommodate patient preferences when circumcision is performed for cosmetic reasons.

When circumcision was performed for aesthetic or hygienic reasons and there is no underlying medical problem that needs to be addressed, the surgeon has a choice of where to make the circumcision incision.  As a result to some extent, a patient can request to make that incision either closer to the corona of the penis (glans) or higher (farther away from the glans).

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.

Circumcision Style Choices for Patients with Phimosis, Balanitis, Pain in Penis, and Other Medical Problems.

Men who have a medical problem that requires circumcision or frenuloplasty, or both, do not have much of a choice in where the circumcision scar will go. 

Patients who have pain with erections, frequent inflammation or infection of the foreskin, genital warts, vitiligo, paraphimosis, balanitis, or phimosis have abnormal skin that needs to be removed to solve the underlying problem.  

The decision where to make an incision and thus where the scar will appear is driven by the underlying need to remove abnormal and unhealthy skin that is causing pain, discomfort, or infections.   It is important to understand that patients with a medical problem that requires circumcision have little choice over whether the location of circumcision scar is low or high.

Men with medical problems requiring circumcision can still express preference if they want the circumcision to be tighter or looser.  At New York Urology Specialists, we typically perform circumcisions that are neither too tight nor too loose.  Very tight circumcisions can cause significant problems for men.

What You Need to Know:

Read Real Stories of men who underwent circumcision at New York Urology Specialists.

Read RealStories: Modified circumcision for the treatment of penile vitiligo

Read RealStories: Circumcision for the treatment of recurrent balanitis and balanoposthitis in a 43-year-old man

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.

Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a board-certified urologist, who specializes in all aspects of care for sexual problems in men. He is a specialist in treating penile problems, including ED, phimosis, foreskin problems including inflammation and irritation, premature ejaculation, and other sexual concerns.  He has successfully treated hundreds of men with sexual problems including ED and poor libido.


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Circumcision With Fast Recovery at New York Urology Specialists

Excellence-Urology_Care-banner2At 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:

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Shteynshlyuger:

Call/text today: 1-646-663-5211 or make an appointment online

Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a fellowship-trained, board-certified urologist with expertise in the evaluation and treatment of sexual and erection problems in men using modern, effective, and proven treatment methods.  We offer circumcision, circumcision revision, penile frenuloplasty, penoscrotal web repair, testicular implants, inflatable penile implant, shockwave therapy for ED, and treatment for Peyronie’s disease.

He is highly recommended by top primary care physicians in the New York area. If you or someone you know has been experiencing urological symptoms, make an appointment to take advantage of Dr. Shteynshlyuger’s expert advice. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.


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.

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