Frenuloplasty

Frenuloplasty involves the cutting and lengthening of the frenulum, the small tag of skin on the underside of the penis, between the foreskin and shaft, to allow normal retraction of the foreskin during erection. Frenuloplasty is one of the most common surgical procedures performed at Colin Teo Urology.

Tight / Short Penile Frenulum Condition

Tight penile frenulum is also known as frenulum breve (short frenulum). The frenulum is usually cut during routine circumcision in boys, so most men with frenulum breve are uncircumcised. A tight frenulum causes pain or pulling during an erection or sexual stimulation. It can tear, causing more pain, infection, or scarring. As it scars, the frenulum becomes shorter, tighter, and more painful, resulting in a vicious cycle of pain.

How is Frenuloplasty Performed?

Frenuloplasty is a surgical procedure to fix the tight penile frenulum condition. Lasting about 10 minutes, the surgery is performed in the office with local anaesthesia. It involves making a small cut in the middle of the frenulum to release the tight band and then reconstructing it by sewing it closed.

Recovery After Frenuloplasty Procedure

You will get some swelling and bruising of the penis, which may last several days. All your stitches will disappear within two to three weeks. Pain medications are usually not required. Cleaning the surgical area is critical during recovery to prevent infection. Keep your wound dry after passing urine.

Some patients experience foreskin tightening for a couple of weeks and cannot pull it back during that time. Sexual activity must wait for four weeks.

The sensation of the penis and the ability to get an erection, achieve orgasm, and urinate will remain the same after frenuloplasty. Circumcision may be needed if frenuloplasty does not solve the patient’s problems.

Why should you choose Dr Colin Teo Dr Colin Teo to perform the Frenuloplasty procedure?

Dr Colin Teo is the Founding Head of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital’s Urology Department, with years of experience in minimally invasive keyhole surgery, operating with precision surgical techniques. Many fellows have trained under his mentorship. He did a Fellowship in EndoLaparoscopy and Andrology at St James’ Hospital in Leeds, UK and was sponsored for a Senior Healthcare Medical Development Program (HMDP) in Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery at University of Southern California (USC) Keck Hospital in Los Angeles, USA.

Dr Teo is the President of the Society for Men’s Health. He performs frenuloplasty as day surgery and provides attentive and personal peri-operative care with his dedicated clinical team to ensure an optimal recovery outcome for his patients.

If you have enquiries about the frenuloplasty procedure, drop us a note. We will be happy to offer our professional advice. Contact us to book a consultation with Colin Teo Urology today.