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If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation<\/a>, please <\/a>contact us<\/a> or call\/text: 1-646-663-5747<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n We have excellent reviews from patients <\/a><\/strong>and their partners. Information for out-of-state and international patients<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n We offer affordable prices for treatment <\/a><\/strong>by a top urologist with or without insurance.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n In babies and young children, it is normal for the foreskin to be un-retractable. This is called physiological phimosis. Normally, as boys grow older, the foreskin loosens and can be pulled back for a cleaning.<\/p>\n Congenital phimosis<\/strong> is the most common cause among adult men. Typically, men are born with the condition and have never been able to pull the skin back for cleaning or during sex. Often, when it is lifelong, the condition is severe, and sometimes only the urethral opening is visible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n As men grow older, 5-10 percent of uncircumcised men who previously had no trouble pulling the foreskin back develop inflammation and scarring of the foreskin<\/a> that leads to phimosis<\/strong> and an inability to pull the foreskin back. When phimosis is severe, the foreskin cannot be pulled back easily<\/strong> with the penis flaccid (not erect). When phimosis is not as severe, the foreskin may be pulled back when the penis is not erect<\/strong>, but the foreskin cannot be pulled back when the penis is erect and during sex.<\/p>\n The most common causes of acquired phimosis are diabetes, obesity, and penile trauma or friction<\/strong><\/a>. Balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO)<\/a>, poor hygiene, and penile cancer<\/a><\/strong> can also lead to this condition. Foreskin infection with bacterial and fungal organisms (balanitis and balanoposthitis) often lead to inflammation and scarring of the foreskin, which ends up preventing the foreskin from being retracted.<\/p>\n At New York Urology Specialists, we offer specialized treatment for phimosis for men<\/strong>. Same-day virtual video appointments<\/strong> and in-person<\/strong> appointments are available.<\/p>\n Call\/text today: 1-646-663-5747<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/strong>or <\/span>make an appointment<\/span><\/a> online. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n We treat sexual and erection problems<\/a><\/strong> and perform penile surgery<\/a><\/strong>. We offer comprehensive STD testing<\/a><\/strong> for infections. We treat penile problems in men<\/a><\/strong>, including phimosis, balanitis, penile irritation, and penile redness. We perform a no-scalpel vasectomy<\/strong>, vasectomy reversal, cosmetic circumcision<\/strong><\/a>, circumcision revision<\/a><\/strong>, penile frenuloplasty, penoscrotal web repair, penile cyst removal, penile skin bridge removal. We offer confidential<\/strong> appointments.<\/p>\n Our appointment costs<\/a> are affordable with or without insurance<\/strong>. Low-cost<\/strong> Viagra (sildenafil) and Cialis (tadalafil) are available to our patients. We offer free insurance verification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The most common symptom of phimosis is an inability to pull back the foreskin<\/strong>. Many men with this condition have a visible and palpable phimotic ring<\/strong>, which is a circumferential ring of foreskin encircling the penile head. The phimotic ring is typically thickened and feels harder due to the scarring of the area.<\/p>\n There may be swelling and redness in the area of the phimotic ring. Transient ballooning of the foreskin may occur during urination, causing difficulty with urination or infection and warranting treatment. It is important to remember that forceful retraction of the foreskin should not be attempted as this can be painful and may lead to bleeding and scarring.<\/p>\n You can find pictures of penile problems, including phimosis, balanitis, penile genital warts, penile injuries, as well as before and after treatment images in our image gallery<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n A small number of men who have previously been circumcised may develop phimosis<\/strong>. This typically occurs in men 40-60 years old who gain a significant amount of weight or develop diabetes. It can also occur in younger or older men. The extra skin that is pushed forward by excessive fat covers the glans of the penis and can scar, causing recurrence of the condition.<\/p>\n Is it necessary to treat phimosis?<\/strong><\/p>\n In babies and very young children<\/strong>, treatment is not necessary as the condition typically resolves spontaneously. In babies and children with recurrent urinary tract infections, circumcision may be curative and prevent recurrent infections.<\/p>\n In older children<\/strong>, corticosteroid creams, such as 0.05% betamethasone or 1% hydrocortisone cream, which are available over-the-counter, in combination with daily gentle manual stretching of the foreskin by the parent, will lead to resolution of phimosis is about 30-50 percent of boys. If steroid cream does not help, then circumcision is a very effective treatment option in children.<\/p>\n In adult men, the condition tends to be associated with a more pronounced phimotic ring and more pronounced scar tissue in the foreskin. As a result, anti-inflammatory corticosteroid creams are not as effective in adult men<\/strong>, in particular in men with severe phimosis and a pronounced phimotic ring. In adult men, often, there is associated balanitis<\/a> <\/strong>(infection and inflammation of the foreskin).<\/p>\n Can you treat phimosis at home?<\/strong> In young children without symptoms (infection, pain), we can take a wait-and-see approach as the condition may resolve on its own. In older children and adults, the condition does not usually improve without treatment.<\/p>\n Anti-inflammatory medications<\/strong> (topical creams) that are antibacterial\/antifungal are effective if an infection is present. A 1% cortisone cream or 0.05% betamethasone cream in combination with an antifungal cream<\/strong> (clotrimazole) is an effective option for men with newly developed phimosis typically caused by an infection. For men with recurrent inflammation and infection of the foreskin or recurrent phimosis, creams are typically not very effective as the problem will recur after the creams are stopped.<\/p>\n Several penile stretching kits are being sold online. These kits may be helpful to some men with very mild phimosis, but typically the benefit does not last, and there is a high frequency of recurrence<\/strong>. Eventually, most men who try penile stretching do not derive sufficient benefit from it and require circumcision<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The definitive treatment for phimosis is circumcision<\/strong>, which is a minor surgical procedure in which the foreskin is partially or completely removed. This is typically the most effective treatment option<\/strong>. The success rate of circumcision in curing phimosis is greater than 98 percent.<\/p>\n At New York Urology Specialists, our experienced urologists have performed over 500 circumcisions<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Circumcision is performed in our office under local anesthesia in less than an hour<\/strong>. We offer a choice of traditional sleeve circumcision<\/a><\/strong> or Shang Ring circumcision<\/a>. Recovery after circumcision<\/a> is typically fast, and most men are able to return to usual activities within 1-2 days after the procedure.<\/p>\n Some men have a milder form of phimosis,<\/strong> which prevents the foreskin from being pulled back when the penis is erect during sexual intercourse. Often, there is a noticeable phimotic ring that prevents the foreskin from being pulled back.<\/p>\n Some men have a short penile frenulum (frenulum breve)<\/a>,<\/strong> which can cause pain with erections and during sex and can prevent the foreskin from being pulled back. Fairly frequently, phimosis and frenulum breve may coexist<\/strong> and may require circumcision with frenuloplasty to address both problems, which can be performed simultaneously in one setting.<\/p>\n Our experienced urologists are some of the most experienced surgeons<\/strong> who perform adult circumcision in the US. We offer circumcision at our full-service urology clinic in Manhattan. Call us for an appointment today<\/a> for phimosis treatment in New York City. Our experienced urologists will guide you on the best treatment options for phimosis. Our board-certified surgeons have expertise in circumcision procedures to ensure a fast recovery.<\/p>\n We offer affordable treatment plans<\/a><\/strong> for men with no health insurance, men with high deductibles, and patients visiting New York City for phimosis treatment.<\/p>\n In the United States, insurances cover the cost of phimosis treatment in adults as it is considered a medically necessary procedure.<\/p>\n At New York Urology Specialists, we over same-day consultation and circumcision procedure<\/a> for the treatment of phimosis<\/strong>. This option is convenient for patients who are traveling from outside New York City<\/strong> and for those patients who wished to minimize the amount of time spent on commuting.<\/p>\n In order to schedule a same-day consultation and circumcision procedure<\/a>, please contact our office and inform us that you wish to schedule a same-day procedure. You will be asked to make a non-refundable deposit to secure an appointment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n If you do not wish to commit to the procedure, you can first schedule a consultation without making a deposit; you will be able to schedule circumcision on another day.<\/p>\n Did you know?<\/strong> <\/span>Dr. Shteynshlyuger has performed over 1,000 penile surgeries<\/strong>, including penile implants, correction of Peyronie’s disease, circumcisions, circumcision revisions, frenuloplasty, and congenital penile curvature. He performs 150-200 penile surgeries a year.<\/p>\n We offer treatment for penile problems<\/strong>, including ED, Peyronie’s disease, foreskin irritation, penile cysts, skin bridges, and other problems to patients within driving distance to our offices as well as from other states and countries. Our patients come from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and over 70 countries worldwide.<\/p>\n You can find pictures of penile problems, including before and after treatment images, in our image gallery<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n At New York Urology Specialists, we offer affordable treatment for men<\/strong><\/a>. Our prices are low<\/strong> for patients without insurance<\/strong><\/span> and for those who have high insurance copays, high deductibles, or insurance plans that do not cover treatment costs. <\/p>\n We accept many health insurance plans.<\/strong> We would be happy to verify your eligibility and benefits<\/strong> and to provide you with detailed information on your health plan’s coverage. Financing options<\/a> <\/strong>and credit options are available to help you pay for medical care.<\/p>\n If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation<\/a>, please <\/a>contact us<\/a> or call\/text:
\nWhat You Need to Know about Treatment of Phimosis in Men<\/h2>\n
What is Phimosis?<\/h2>\n
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Phimosis refers to the narrowing of the foreskin<\/strong> at the tip of the penis that prevents the skin from being pulled back<\/strong>. It affects 8-10 percent of men over their lifetime. The un-retracted prepuce (foreskin) may appear like a tight rubber band or ring<\/strong> around the tip of the penis.<\/p>\nWhat Are the Causes of Phimosis?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Where to Get Treatment for Phimosis in NYC?<\/h2>\n
Symptoms of Phimosis<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What does Phimosis of the Foreskin Look Like?<\/h2>\n
Recurrent Phimosis in Previously Circumcised Men<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Treatment of Phimosis in Children<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Treatment of Phimosis in Adults<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Medications<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Penile Stretching Devices<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Circumcision<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Circumcision at New York Urology Specialists<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Phimosis Present Only with Erect Penis<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Why Choose New York Urology Specialists for Circumcision?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Insurance Coverage of Phimosis Treatment<\/h2>\n
Same-Day Consultation and Circumcision<\/h2>\n
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Read Real Stories of Men who Underwent Treatment for Penis Problems<\/a> at New York Urology Specialists.<\/h2>\n
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What do Penile Problems Look Like?<\/h2>\n
What You Need to Know:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Cost of Treatment and Insurance<\/h2>\n
Why Choose New York Urology Specialists for Treatment of Phimosis?<\/h2>\n
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Scheduling Appointments for Phimosis Treatment at New York Urology Specialists<\/h2>\n
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