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On many males, the circumcision actually leaves little to no scar at all, as in this example. The prominence of this circumcision is due to the color variation between the inner and outer foreskin layers, rather than a circumcision scar. This result is often achieved when circumcision is performed in infancy or childhood, although a skilled surgeon can achieve the same 'scarless' result on an adult.Moderately Tight Circumcision |
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Photo at left shows a tight circumcision with frenulum intact. This circumcision was performed in infancy and no scar is visible. The majority of infant circumcisions do not intentionally remove the frenulum, although it often fails to develop fully when the foreskin is removed at birth.For further discussion of removal of the frenulum, click here.Tight Circumcision, Frenulum Intact |
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Only the joining of the inner and outer foreskin lining is noticeable on the penis pictured above. The frenulum has been removed, and the circumcision has preserved the inner foreskin lining, placing the nearly unnoticeable circumcision scar more than half-way back the shaft of the penis. This style is often referred to as "high & tight". |
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A similar high and tight circumcision is shown below on a different male. Even when flaccid it is apparent that he has been circumcised, with no excess skin remaining on the shaft and the more sensitive inner lining stretched more than halfway back the shaft. Interestingly, while this individual reports that during erection there is absolutely no movement of shaft skin, the tightness is not painful even though erect he grows considerably. This procedure was performed by the US Military. |
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In this photo you will note that the frenulum was removed or failed to develop, and the circumcision removed more of the inner foreskin, placing the scar closer to the glans. Infant circumcisions frequently take an equal amount of inner and outer foreskin, placing the scar line closer to the glans because of the techniques and instruments used on children. Likewise, some adults and physicians prefer to place the scar close to the glans for aesthetic reasons.Low Circumcision, No Frenulum |
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Similarly, in this photo you will note that the circumcision removed nearly all of the inner foreskin lining, placing the scar close to the glans. Discussion of how much inner lining/outer foreskin to remove and placement of the scar with your physician will help you to ensure you have the circumcision result you desire. |
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On some men, the circumcision scar is more prominent, as in
this example. The dark ring approximately 1" behind the glans on the shaft, sometimes
occurs when the incision is not tightly fused during the circumcision as often happens
with freehand or Gomco style circumcision if stitches (sutures) are not used. Loose Circumcision |
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Examples of the loose circumcision style. Note the roll or bunching of uncircumcised foreskin just behind the glans, and the folds of loose skin back on the shaft. A loose circumcision is often the result of the Plastibell or Forceps guided methods of circumcision, performed in infancy or childhood, although a loose circumcision can be accomplished by a physician using any instrument. |
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Infant and childhood circumcisions are often loose so as to allow adequate room for growth as the skin on the penis does not usually grow as much, or as quickly, as does the penis itself. So long as the glans is bared, even if considerable skin bunches behind the glans of the child, it is adequate for an infant circumcision, allowing the boy room to grow into his circumcision when he enters puberty. |
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A Partial Circumcision is any circumcision that, when flacid (soft) the glans is not fully exposed. This example shows a male that formerly had an extremely redundant (long) foreskin. While considerable foreskin was removed during the procedure, an inadequate amount of skin was removed to properly expose the glans. This individual ultimately chose to be re-circumcised to tighten the circumcision. |
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The Partially Circumcised penis is shown here when erect with the foreskin retracted. During erection this young man reports that the glans is bared most of the time simply by his becoming erect. If it does not retract fully and is still covering the rim of his glans after he becomes erect, he manually retracts the remaining foreskin. As you can see here, the frenulum also remained intact after his first circumcision. |
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Examples of the male penis prior to circumcision (uncircumcised). Image on the left shows overhanging foreskin. The skin is thick but loose and has an adequate opening to allow the larger glans to pass through it. |
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This image shows a penis with the foreskin retracted (skinned back) for washing. Note the shiny, moist glans. Many uncircumcised males train their foreskins to remain retracted to appear circumcised and to experience the pleasures of the bared glans prior to choosing circumcision. |
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Photo at left shows an uncircumcised penis with a short frenulum (or frenulum breve). This is a moderate example, and in some males the frenulum can be so short as to allow no retraction at all. This will normally be cured when the subject is fully circumcised, which would be recommended in this case. |
More photo examples of circumcised males.
