I am 24. Is it OK to be circumcised at this age?

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Im 24. I'm wondering is it best to get circumcised?

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I'm 24-years-old and want to know if I'm wondering is it okay and or safe to have circumcision performed on me?

Answer 1

John C. McHugh, MD

Published on Sep 02, 2018

Yes, however, I would not recommend doing it for appearance only. It is my feeling it should be for a medical reason such as phimosis or repeated infections or irritation. When you try to correct something that is not broken, it usually renders the patient unhappy. Have I done a circumcision for cosmetic reasons on a young male? Yes, but I discourage it and make clear all the potential negatives are thoroughly understood by the patient and sometimes the parents.

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Answered by John C. McHugh, MD

Yes, however, I would not recommend doing it for appearance only. It is my feeling it should be for a medical reason such as phimosis or repeated infections or irritation. When you try to correct something that is not broken, it usually renders the patient unhappy. Have I done a circumcision for cosmetic reasons on a young male? Yes, but I discourage it and make clear all the potential negatives are thoroughly understood by the patient and sometimes the parents.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Answer 2

Roscoe S. Nelson, MD, FACS

Published on Jan 09, 2018

Yes. There should be no issues at your age.

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Answered by Roscoe S. Nelson, MD, FACS

Yes. There should be no issues at your age.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

I am 24. Is it OK to be circumcised at this age?

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