Adult Circumcision

If you are considering adult circumcision for medical, cultural, religious, or personal reasons, you deserve the reassurance of outstanding care. As the largest dedicated circumcision centre in the UK, we provide expert treatment in a calm, discreet, and professional environment for anyone exploring circumcision in adults or seeking guidance on circumcision surgery.

Our private specialist clinic offers flexible appointments with highly trained surgeons and urologists who are experienced in all aspects of circumcision for adults. From your first consultation to your final check-up, our team ensures you receive exceptional support, clinical expertise, and complete confidentiality.

With many years of experience, we fully understand the benefits, considerations, and potential risks of circumcision as adult, including how the healing process and expectations may differ from infant procedures. We warmly welcome patients from all backgrounds and faiths and carry out procedures for cultural and medical reasons with respect and sensitivity.

Every patient begins with a pre-operative consultation, which can be carried out on the same day as your procedure or in advance or whichever suits you best. If you choose to proceed on the same day, the consultation is completely free of charge.

Your comprehensive care package includes:

• A personal consultation with your surgeon to discuss your goals and finalise the exact choice of adult circumcision procedure
• Your circumcision performed in our purpose-built clinical facilities
• Full aftercare, including a follow-up appointment if needed and access to a 24/7 emergency advice line for complete peace of mind

Many patients also enquire about adult male circumcision cost, and we ensure clear pricing with no hidden charges, so you know exactly what your care includes before proceeding.

For adult procedures, we use the forceps-guided, sleeve, or freehand techniques. Thornhill Circumcision Centre also has the UK’s most highly trained surgeon in the new stapler technique. We use dissolvable subcutaneous stitches and medical skin glue to minimise visible marks and support a cleaner, more comfortable healing process.

Benefits of Forceps-Guided Circumcision for Adults

The Forceps-Guided or Sleeve Resection method is a quick and efficient option performed under local anaesthetic, ensuring minimal discomfort throughout for anyone choosing circumcision in adults. With dissolvable stitches or skin glue, most patients require no routine follow-up visit unless they request one.

Skin glue is available as an alternative to sutures, providing advantages such as reduced post-operative discomfort and a smoother recovery. After a brief post-procedure check, you can return home the same day.

Benefits of Stapler Circumcision for Adults

• Reduced Discomfort: Local anaesthetic combined with advanced stapler technology minimises pain during and after the procedure.
• Faster Recovery: Precision and minimally invasive technique help speed up the healing process.
• Excellent Cosmetic Outcome: The stapler method produces a clean, uniform result, an important consideration for many adults undergoing circumcision surgery.
• Lower Risk of Complications: High accuracy reduces bleeding and infection risk for a safer, more predictable experience.

If you would like more information or wish to speak to a specialist about adult male circumcision options, we are here to help. Our team offers clear guidance, honest advice, and a welcoming environment from start to finish.

Once you’re ready to go home after the operation, you can drive, but we recommend taking short breaks to stretch your legs, especially if your drive is longer than two hours.

After your operation, it’s normal for the area to be swollen and bruised due to the anaesthetic and handling during the procedure. Rest assured, these effects will gradually lessen over the next week or two.

The Bandage

The bandage will usually be wrapped snugly around the penis. If you need more, you can obtain Sterile Gauze Swabs (in 4 packs) and Micropore Tape (1 inch) from your pharmacy or GP practice nurse.
We recommend removing the bandage after 24 hours.
The glue will naturally dissolve within 5 to 10 days.

Please avoid applying any liquid or ointment medications, or any other products, to the wound while the glue is still in place. You can shower 24 hours after the operation, but please avoid baths until the wound is completely healed.

When showering, gently blot the area with a soft towel—no soaking or scrubbing! Any sutures used will dissolve in about three weeks.

Pain Relief

You may find you need some pain relief for a few days following the procedure; please follow the instructions on the packet.

Avoid taking Aspirin or other medications that may thin the blood and increase the risk of bleeding.

Erections

To lessen the impact of night-time erections and prevent pulling on the wound during the first few days, try to empty your bladder before bed and a few times throughout the night.

Healing

For optimal healing, it’s advisable to take a week off work or school. If you need to return, please limit your activities to those that are sedentary.
Heavy lifting, driving, or strenuous exercise (like cardio, contact sports, cycling, or swimming) should be avoided for three weeks. Healing times can vary, but it’s best to allow at least six weeks.

If you need a letter for work or school, ask at reception on the day of your procedure.
Patients with Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans (BXO) and/or an inflamed surgical site will require both oral and topical antibiotics.