Question 1

Is adult circumcision painful?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Tas performs the procedure under local anesthesia, so patients feel pressure rather than sharp pain. Mild discomfort lasts a few days and responds well to standard painkillers.

Question 2

What is phimosis, and how does circumcision treat it?

Accepted Answer

Phimosis is a foreskin that will not retract fully over the glans, usually because of scarring. Circumcision removes that tissue completely, so the condition cannot return.

Question 3

How long does recovery take?

Accepted Answer

Most patients return to normal activity in three to four weeks. Sexual activity resumes at six to eight weeks, and the final appearance settles by around three months.

Question 4

What is the difference between a high and tight and a low and loose circumcision?

Accepted Answer

High and low describe where the scar line sits: high places it further down the shaft, low places it close to the corona. Tight and loose describe how much shaft skin remains afterward.

Question 5

How much does circumcision cost in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul pricing generally runs from $400 to $1,200, compared with GBP 750 to 2,500 in UK private clinics and $1,500 to $4,500 for US self-pay patients.

Question 6

Will I need stitches removed?

Accepted Answer

No. Dr. Tas uses dissolvable sutures that break down during healing, so international patients avoid an extra trip just for suture removal.

Question 7

How long should I stay in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Plan for three to five days, covering the consultation, the procedure day and a short follow-up before your flight. The surgery stays outpatient.

Question 8

Does circumcision affect sexual function?

Accepted Answer

Large reviews report no consistent loss of sexual function or satisfaction after adult circumcision. Some men notice reduced glans sensitivity, while others notice no difference.

Question 9

When will before and after photos be available?

Accepted Answer

We add real patient photographs to this page as each case reaches the six-week healing mark and the patient gives written consent. Check back periodically, or ask Dr. Tas for reference images during your consultation.

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