Many parents want their sons to be circumcised for personal, social, cultural and religious reasons. Adult men frequently perceive there are hygienic or sexual advantages to circumcision and choose to undergo the procedure for these reasons, often at the request of their wife or partner. The need to be circumcised can also arise when entering into another faith where it is obligatory.

Unfortunately, male circumcision is not available on the National Health Service unless there are pressing medical problems with the foreskin. Even then, the waiting lists can be very long, with consequent difficulty of discretely arranging time off work or school.

Dr Zarifa, a qualified community-based surgeon, and a Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons, is very experienced in this procedure. He understands patients' concerns and offers the operation in a modern treatment room which has full air conditioning and sterilising routines for equipment and instruments.

The procedure is carried out on patients of all ages; from babies of a few days old, through to toddlers, schoolboys, teenagers and adults. Everything is done to put children and their parents at ease. Patients of 2 to 7 years are given a relaxing medication prior to the anaesthetic. This medication can be collected at any mutually agreed time.

Appointments are available for early mornings or evenings. Each person is given a local anaesthetic by injection. This will ensure that he does not feel any pain. Numbness will wear off after three to four hours. Patients are provided with a direct line contact number in the unlikely event that they need to speak to Dr Zarifa personally about any concerns they may have after the operation.

More information concerning the procedure is detailed on a separate page which you can visit via the button at the top or this link.

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