Circumcision for Older Boys & Teens in Gatineau
Welcome to Gentle Procedures, circumcision clinics serving the capital region.
Our private circumcision clinic in Gatineau offers circumcision for boys and adolescents, as well as infant circumcision, and adult circumcision for men of all ages.
Because we are a dedicated circumcision clinic for boys and teens, our clients travel from across Ontario and Quebec to access circumcision care at our clinic.
With our focus on circumcision procedures for all ages we are able to deliver a high standard of male medical care for boys and teens.
Adult circumcision is also offered at our clinic and you can find more detail on this service on a dedicated page on this website.
Please contact us today for a consultation (in clinic or by phone) regarding a circumcision procedure for your son with Doctor Slim.
You can reach us by phone during clinic hours at 343-777-0440 or use the Contact form and we will call you back to answer your questions or book an appointment.
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Dedicated Gatineau Circumcision Clinic for Boys of Any Age
We are often asked about the best age for a boy’s circumcision, and if at a certain point a child becomes too old to get circumcised. The answer to the question is that circumcision is available for boys and men of all ages, from infant to adult, and our Gatineau circumcision doctor always perform the operation with all possible care.
If you have a newborn boy and plan to have him circumcised we encourage you to book an appointment as soon as possible, as it is better to have the circumcision earlier in your child’s life.
If, however, your son is no longer a baby, a virtually painless circumcision can still be performed with the Pollock Technique™ at our Gatineau clinic serving all Ontario and Quebec.
There are no age restrictions for circumcision. Our clients include a wide range of ages from infants to seniors, and Gentle Procedures is the only dedicated circumcision clinic in the Capital Region offering circumcision for boys and teens as a routine procedure with the Pollock Technique™.
Many our clients come from Ottawa, northern Ontario, and beyond, to our Gatineau area clinic.
Just let us know if you are travelling overnight for the surgery, and we can recommend local accommodation for you and your boy as needed.
Need more info about circumcision for an older baby or boy? Book a consultation now.
Getting Circumcised as a Teenager
Should your older boy or teenage son require circumcision, or if you are a youth seeking more information, we encourage you to explore more of the detail available on our website (and others) and to contact us for a consultation in our Gatineau clinic when you are ready.
Before the circumcision operation, Doctor Slim will explain the risks and benefits of the procedure. Whether you are planning to have your son circumcised or you’re pursuing circumcision for yourself, you will want to make a fully informed decision.
Please read about the Pollock Technique™ that we employ for all circumcisions at our clinic. Dr. Slim is fully certified in the use of this virtually painless surgical method and have trained hands-on with Dr. Pollock in his clinics. Please note that if you are a minor teen you will need parental consent for any eventual procedure, and parents will be involved in a pre-procedure consultation with you as well.
Circumcision for Phimosis Treatment
Teenage and pre-adolescent circumcision is sometimes prescribed as treatment for phimosis and certain other conditions that may become problematic as the boy matures.
In these cases, the age of the boy is not material, as the need to resolve a medical issue is what drives the circumcision decision. Pollock Technique™ circumcision is a good option when it has been determined that circumcision is the best treatment for a boy’s phimosis.
Whatever your reasons for contacting our clinic, our professional medical team is ready to assist you in achieving your personal objectives and resolving medical issues through circumcision safely and as comfortably as possible.
Circumcision for Children – Getting Circumcised Before Adolescence
Circumcision is also routinely done for older boys at Gentle Procedures Clinics. No medical referral is required. Your primary care doctor may refer you to our clinic for circumcision for your boy but your doctor does not need to make a referral for you.
If you have questions regarding the appropriateness of circumcision for your son or any questions regarding specific details of the process at our clinic, you may choose to first book a consultation for your son before you schedule the circumcision appointment.
To arrange a consultation with our circumcision doctors please call us at 343-777-0440, or use the Appointment Request Form.
What are the benefits of circumcision for children and adolescents?
There are some potential benefits from getting circumcised as a child or teenager. Here are some examples:
Circumcision lowers the risk of penile cancer, although the risk is always quite low.
Boys and men who are circumcised have less chance of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). An STD is a disease you catch from sexual contact. An example is HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that causes AIDS.
Males who are circumcised have a slightly lower risk of getting a urinary tract infection. That’s an infection affecting the bladder, kidneys, or the tubes that urine goes through as it leaves the body.
If you’re circumcised, there’s no worry that you’ll get an infection of the foreskin.
Circumcision means you’ll never get phimosis — a condition in which very tight foreskin gets stuck to the penis.
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The Circumcision Procedure for Children and Adolescents
Getting ready for circumcision
Plan for the recovery period after the operation
Follow-up from our clinic
The day of surgery
Have your child take a bath or shower before you come in. For younger boys, you can bring a favourite stuffed animal or small toy if this comforts them. For an older boy getting circumcised we recommend a book, music player, I-pad, or tablet with games/music.
A parent or legal guardian must accompany your child to the clinic. If both parents will not be present you will be asked to have written permission from the absent parent to confirm that they are aware of the planned operation and have agreed to have it done.
Anaesthetic prior to circumcision
A local anesthetic is given by injection through the skin near the base of the penis. During a circumcision, the foreskin is removed from the head of the penis (glans). The surgery will take just a few minutes.
Even though the boy having the procedure will be awake, there will be no pain while it is being performed. If your boy can distract himself with music or otherwise the brief surgery will be quickly completed with little stress.
Post-circumcision pain-killers
After the procedure, some discomfort is expected when the local anesthetic wears off. There are pain-killers that relieve any pain or discomfort and full post-operative care instructions will be given to you.
Take care to regulate the dosage and follow the doctor’s instructions.
What to expect after an older boy’s circumcision
Circumcision for older children who are not babies will entail a recovery period with reduced activity levels. Your son will leave our clinic a few hours after the operation, and guidance and follow-up continues afterwards, with written and verbal instructions on how to provide care after the circumcision. Dr. Slim will be reachable 24-hours a day during the period immediately after the procedure so that he can react fast in the unlikely event of a serious complication.
Promote healing
The goal is to minimize your boy’s discomfort and promote healing. You will be shown how to reduce the risk of infection and informed of warning signs to watch for in case of any complications.
Our doctor will be available by phone after surgery and will respond quickly to questions or concerns.
Your son will require your attention in the days immediately after his circumcision.
Rest after surgery for a few days
Promote healing
The goal is to minimize your boy’s discomfort and promote healing. You will be shown how to reduce the risk of infection and informed of warning signs to watch for in case of any complications.
Our doctor will be available by phone after surgery and will respond quickly to questions or concerns.
Your son will require your attention in the days immediately after his circumcision.
Rest after surgery for a few days
You will likely be able to take your child home 2 to 4 hours after the surgery. Encourage extra rest the first day. Most children can be more active on the day after surgery. Follow your doctor’s instructions about when your child can do vigorous exercise. This includes sports, running, and physical education.
When you leave the clinic, you will get more information about how to take care of your child at home. The doctor will tell you when your child can start normal activities again.
When should you call the clinic?
- You have questions or concerns before or after the circumcision.
- You don’t understand how to prepare your child for the surgery.
- Your child becomes ill before the surgery (such as fever, flu, or a cold).
- You need to reschedule or have changed your mind about your child having the surgery.
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