Teen Circumcision
Welcome to Gentle Procedures Dallas, located in North Dallas-Ft. Worth, in Richardson, Texas. Our private medical clinic offers circumcision for infants and babies up to 5 months. Boys 12 and over, adolescents and men of all ages have the procedure at our clinic.
As a specialized clinic for circumcision, our clients travel from all over Texas and beyond.
With our focus on circumcision procedures we are able to deliver the highest standard of male medical care for our patients. Adult circumcision is also offered at our clinic.
Please contact us today for a consultation regarding a circumcision procedure for your son with Dr. McAuliff.
You can reach us by phone during clinic hours at 469-931-0684 or use the contact form and we will contact you.
Circumcision for Texas Boys of Any Age
We are regularly asked about the best age for circumcision, and if at a certain point a boy becomes too old to have it done. The procedure is routinely done for youths ages twelve and older at Gentle Procedures Clinic. No medical referral is required. Your primary care doctor may refer you to our clinic for the circumcision, but your doctor does not need to make a referral for you. You may call us directly at 469-931-0684.
If you have a newborn and plan to have your son circumcised we encourage you to make an appointment as soon as possible so that we can fit him into our surgery schedule before he is 6 months of age.
We perform circumcision for newborns and babies up to 5 months, for boys 12 and up, and teenagers.
There are no maximum age restrictions for circumcision. Our clients include a wide range from boys to teens to seniors. Gentle Procedures Clinic is the only dedicated circumcision clinic in the state of Texas offering circumcision for boys twelve and up as a routine procedure under local anesthesia.
For this reason, many of our clients come from all over to our Richardson clinic. Just let us know if you are traveling overnight for the surgery, and we can recommend local accommodation for you and your boy.
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Getting Circumcised as a Teenager
Should your child or teenage son require circumcision, or if you are a youth seeking more information, we encourage you to explore more of the info available on our website (and others) and to contact us for a consultation when you are ready. Gentle Procedures offers circumcision to boys age ten and up.)
Before circumcision, Dr. McAuliff will explain the risks and benefits of the procedure. Whether you’re planning to have your son circumcised or you’re pursuing circumcision for yourself, you will want to make a fully informed decision.
Circumcising for Phimosis Treatment
Teenage and pre-adolescent circumcision is sometimes prescribed as treatment for phimosis and certain other conditions that may become problematic as the boy matures.
In these cases, the need to resolve a medical issue is what drives the circumcision decision. Dr. McAuliff offers a virtually painless procedure when circumcision is required for phimosis treatment.
Whatever your reasons for contacting our clinic, our professional medical team is ready to assist you in achieving your personal objectives and resolving medical issues through circumcision safely and comfortably.
Circumcision for Children – Getting Circumcised Before Adolescence
Circumcision is usually done in the first few weeks after the birth of your child. The procedure is also routinely done for older boys age ten and up at Gentle Procedures Clinic. No medical referral is required. Your primary care doctor may refer you to our clinic for the circumcision, but your doctor does not need to make a referral for you. You can call us directly at 469-931-0684.
If you have questions regarding the appropriateness of circumcision for your son or any questions regarding specific details of the process at our clinic, you may choose to first schedule a consultation for your son before you make the circumcision appointment. To arrange a consultation with our doctors please call us at 469-931-0684.
What are the benefits of circumcision for children and adolescents?
There are some potential benefits from getting circumcised as a child or teenager. Here are some examples:
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- Circumcision lowers the risk of penile cancer, although the risk is always quite low.
- Boys and men who are circumcised have less chance of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). An STD is a disease you catch from sexual contact. An example is HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that causes AIDS.
- Males who are circumcised have a slightly lower risk of getting a urinary tract infection. That’s an infection affecting the bladder, kidneys, or the tubes that urine goes through as it leaves the body.
- If you’re circumcised, there’s no worry that you’ll get an infection of the foreskin.
- Circumcision means you’ll never get phimosis — a condition in which very tight foreskin gets stuck to the penis.
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The Circumcision Procedure for Adolescents and Boys at our Dallas Clinic
Circumcision for teens and boys age ten and up is a routine procedure at Gentle Procedures Clinics. We appreciate that it can lead to anxiety and concerns for boys and parents so our procedures include communication among the parents, patients, and our medical team before and after the operation. The overview below provides some detail and your doctor will answer your specific questions as well.
Getting ready for circumcision
This information will help you understand what you can expect and it will help you safely prepare for your child’s surgery.
The more you (and your son) understand exactly what is planned, the more comfortable you will be during the circumcision procedure and recovery period of several days.
Remember to follow your doctor’s instructions about your child taking or stopping medicines before surgery. This includes over-the-counter supplements or painkillers.
Talk to your boy about the surgery. Tell your son that the surgery will remove the skin on the head of his penis. Older boys will understand well and children will appreciate a simpler version of the reasons.
Plan for the recovery period after the operation
Plan for your child’s recovery time. He may need more of your time right after the surgery, both for care and for comfort. Your child will probably be able to go back to school or daycare in 2 or 3 days. The presence of a parent is very helpful, for younger boys especially.
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The day of surgery
We encourage you to have your boy bring something that will distract and entertain them. We recommend a book or a device that will allow them to play games or watch a video.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: A parent or legal guardian must accompany your child to the clinic. If both parents will not be present you will be asked to have written permission from the absent parent to confirm that they are aware of the planned operation and have agreed to have it done.
Anesthetic prior to circumcision
A local anesthetic is given by injection through the skin near the base of the penis. During a circumcision, the foreskin is removed from the head of the penis (glans). The entire procedure will take less than an hour from start to finish.
Even though the boy having the procedure will be awake, there will be no pain while the procedure is performed. If your boy can distract himself with music or otherwise the brief surgery will be quickly completed with little stress.
Post-circumcision
After the procedure, some discomfort is expected when the local anesthetic wears off. There are over-the-counter pain relievers that help with any pain or discomfort, and full post-operative care instructions will be given to you.
Take care to regulate the dosage and follow the doctor’s instructions.
What to expect after a boy’s circumcision
Circumcision for boys and teens will entail a recovery period with reduced activity levels. Your son will leave our clinic a few hours after the operation, and guidance and follow-up continues afterwards, with written and verbal instructions on how to provide care after the circumcision.
Promote healing
The goal is to minimize your child’s discomfort and promote healing. You will be shown how to minimize the risk of infection and informed of warning signs to watch for in case of any complications.
Our doctor is available by phone after surgery and will respond quickly to questions or concerns.
Encourage extra rest the first day. Most children can be more active on the day after surgery. Follow your doctor’s instructions about when your child can do vigorous exercise. This includes sports, running, and physical education.
Rest after surgery for a few days
Post-operatively, we ask that you and your son leave to go eat lunch or run an errand and then come back for a check to ensure there is no post-operative bleeding.
When you leave the clinic, you will get more information about how to take care of your child at home. The doctor will tell you when your child can start normal activities again.
When should you call the clinic?
- You have questions or concerns before or after the circumcision.
- You don’t understand how to prepare your child for the surgery.
- Your child becomes ill before the surgery (such as fever, flu, or a cold).
- You need to reschedule or have changed your mind about your child having the surgery.