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Is Skin Tag At Urethral Opening After Circumcision Normal?
Question: Hi I was circumcised when I was 2 and now 26, since I had it done at the age of 2 I've always had a ball on the head of my penis it's where my pee hole is, it's like there's air inside the ball because you can squeeze it. it's not painfull but I want to know what it is and if it can be removed.
Thanks
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Brief Answer:
It is a skin tag which is usually left to protect the Frenular artery.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
It is most likely that a skin tag would have developed. This is usual after circumcision operations. The place where the pee hole( Or external urethral meatus) is, that place joins with the shaft of the penis and harbors the frenular artery which is the part of the attachment of the prepuceal skin to the glans penis and has to be left due to the artery inside. This can be felt like a ball. It could also be a cyst. Im sure it is nothing to worry about but it would be better to get it checked out specially if you want it removed or decreased in size which can possibly be done without injuring the artery.
If you do not have any problems with it then I suggest you leave it alone.
It would not bother you in any way except for the unsightly look it might give, which can be worked upon if you need. For that you would need to see a Plastic Surgeon or a Urologist.
Take care and do let me know if I can help you with anymore queries on this subject. Would be happy to answer,
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
It is a skin tag which is usually left to protect the Frenular artery.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
It is most likely that a skin tag would have developed. This is usual after circumcision operations. The place where the pee hole( Or external urethral meatus) is, that place joins with the shaft of the penis and harbors the frenular artery which is the part of the attachment of the prepuceal skin to the glans penis and has to be left due to the artery inside. This can be felt like a ball. It could also be a cyst. Im sure it is nothing to worry about but it would be better to get it checked out specially if you want it removed or decreased in size which can possibly be done without injuring the artery.
If you do not have any problems with it then I suggest you leave it alone.
It would not bother you in any way except for the unsightly look it might give, which can be worked upon if you need. For that you would need to see a Plastic Surgeon or a Urologist.
Take care and do let me know if I can help you with anymore queries on this subject. Would be happy to answer,
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Thankyou, yes its the fact that it is not nice to look at its a confidence issue, do i go to my doctors or would i be better off seing an urologist instead of the doctors
Brief Answer:
Plastic/ Reconstructive Surgeon would be better.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The only Doctors who can help you improve the look are Plastic/ Reconstructive Surgeons or Urologists.
Try and see the first one preferably and they would easily be able to improve the look if not completely nullify your problem.
Do not worry.
It should be sorted by a minor procedure.
Take care and Im always here for any genuine Surgical suggestions you need.
Dr Rishi, XXXXXXX
Plastic/ Reconstructive Surgeon would be better.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The only Doctors who can help you improve the look are Plastic/ Reconstructive Surgeons or Urologists.
Try and see the first one preferably and they would easily be able to improve the look if not completely nullify your problem.
Do not worry.
It should be sorted by a minor procedure.
Take care and Im always here for any genuine Surgical suggestions you need.
Dr Rishi, XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thankyou so much
Brief Answer:
Most welcome and looking forward for more interactions.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
It was great interacting with you. You are most welcome.
I would look forward to continuing the interaction if you have some other problems in future.
Take care,
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Most welcome and looking forward for more interactions.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
It was great interacting with you. You are most welcome.
I would look forward to continuing the interaction if you have some other problems in future.
Take care,
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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