What is a Frenulum Breve?
The glans of the penis has something called a frenulum – a thin elastic band of skin – similar to that which is found under the tongue. It connects the underside of the head, or glans of the penis, to the penile shaft. Similar to the tongue, this section of tissue may be too short and thick. In the mouth this is called a tongue-tie, with the penis it is called a Frenulum Breve.
The penile frenulum functions to help the foreskin stay over the glans (head) of the penis and enables the foreskin to contract comfortably, as required. If it is too short, it may restrict movement and prevent the foreskin from retracting, which may or may not interfere with normal sexual activity. For some guys, a Frenulum Breve will cause a number of problems during an erection or sex, including
- The glans of the penis will be restricted and pulled/curved downwards making the penis shorter;
- Soreness or bruising; and
- Repeated tears causing bleeding and pain.
Pain in the penis may be misdiagnosed and is often a psychological problem for guys so it’s important to have a good examination to ensure the correct diagnosis and treatment.
Because the frenulum is often removed during circumcision, it is much less common for circumcised men to suffer from this condition. Approximately 5% of uncircumcised men will suffer from Frenulum Breve, however, it is generally not necessary to have a circumcision to repair a short frenulum, as it is only the frenulum itself that needs to be released. In some cases, there may also be associated phimosis – narrowing of the opening of the foreskin, such that it cannot be retracted easily over the glans of the penis. In such circumstances, a circumcision combined with Frenuloplasty may be necessary.
Frenuloplasty
Fortunately, a Frenulum Breve can be easily fixed with a procedure know as a Frenuloplasty, for most men. This is a quick and straight forward Doctor procedure that can be performed in-clinic, using local anesthetic, with a low risk profile. The incision will take a couple weeks to heal but patients can expect to experience an increased range of penile motion and pain free erections, making sexual intercourse more enjoyable.
The Frenuloplasty procedure is a 30-minute doctor procedure that can be performed using just a local anesthetic in the clinic. We can apply some numbing cream first (but most guys really don’t need it) then a small injection of local anesthetic.
The tight band of skin is cut horizontally – sometimes for very thick bands a portion may need to be excised, or removed. The glans is rotated upwards and any tightness released. The skin is then closed using tiny dissolving stitches running lengthways along the frenulum to increase its length. Antibiotic ointment is applied; most men don’t need a dressing.
Yes, there will be a bit of discomfort on the day, but most patients can head home within an hour or two of the procedure and will be fully healed and back to normal within a couple of weeks.
Where To Start?
Many men are traditionally reluctant to discuss health concerns with their doctors, even more so when it involves their intimate areas. Many men have issues with a tight frenulum, not realizing there is a simple cure. There’s no need to embarrassed and there’s no need to suffer from painful erections and intercourse with such a simple procedure available to correct this. CALIBRE Clinics currently offer the Frenuloplasty procedure at our Sydney and Perth clinics and it will soon also be available at our Melbourne clinic.
Your First Step
The most difficult thing is getting over the natural shyness of booking a consultation. All our staff are experienced discussing intimate procedures and recognise the importance of discretion.
You will immediately feel at ease during your confidential doctor consultation and we encourage you to raise any questions or concerns you have about size, the treatment and the likely outcomes. Your doctor will explain the procedure, take some measurements and advise on your suitability for treatment, including appropriate volumes to achieve your desired results.
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Disclaimer – Every patient is unique and results may vary. Surgery and all health regulated services carry risks which need to be discussed with your doctor to ensure you are fully informed and realistic outcomes have been explained. We recommend seeking a second opinion for all medical procedures