Surgical procedures performed on the penis are frequently confused with circumcision. Many patients considering frenuloplasty surgery wonder whether this procedure is part of circumcision or if it means being re-circumcised. In this context, the relationship between frenuloplasty and circumcision and the key differences between them are discussed.
How Does Frenuloplasty Differ from Circumcision?
These two operations are entirely different in terms of purpose and technique:
- Circumcision: It is the circular removal of the foreskin (prepuce) covering the glans penis. It is performed in childhood or in adulthood due to medical reasons.
- Frenuloplasty: It has no relation to the foreskin. It is solely the lengthening of the small connective tissue (frenulum) located under the penis, which causes tension during erection. No tissue is removed; only relaxation of the tissue is performed.
Is Frenuloplasty Necessary in Circumcised Men?
In many circumcised men, the frenulum tissue, also known as the frenular bridge, may have been left too short or tight. In this case, the patient carries a risk of pain and tearing during sexual intercourse. Frenuloplasty surgery can be performed safely and easily on circumcised men as well.