Teen & Child Circumcision – Boys or Adolescents – Winnipeg, MB
Welcome to the Buenafe Circumcision Clinic, located in Winnipeg and serving all of Manitoba. Our private circumcision clinic offers circumcision for boys and adolescents, as well as infant circumcision, and adult circumcision for men of all ages.
Our clinic offers our patients the virtually painless Pollock Technique™ method. Our doctors will assess each case to determine if a patient is a suitable candidate for this method.
Because we are a specialized circumcision clinic for boys and teens, our clients travel from across the province to access circumcision care. There are relatively few doctors in Manitoba with an expertise in circumcision for boys who are no longer babies, or those who need circumcision in the teenage years.
With our focus on circumcision procedures we are able to deliver a high standard of male medical care for boys and teens of all ages. Adult circumcision is also offered at our clinic and you can find more detail on this service on a dedicated page on this website.
Procedures that are medically indicated are covered by Manitoba Health. Patients have the option of paying a fee for their surgery if they are not covered by Manitoba Health.
Please contact us today for a consultation (in clinic or by phone) regarding a circumcision procedure for your son with Dr. Jay or Dr. Tanner. You can reach us by phone during clinic hours at 204-697-9013 or use the contact form and we will call you back to answer your questions or book an appointment.
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Circumcision for Boys of Any Age – Dedicated Circumcision Clinic in Winnipeg
We are often asked about the optimal age for a boy’s circumcision, and if at a certain point a child becomes too old to have it done. The answer to the question is that circumcision is available for boys and men of all ages, from infant to adult, and our circumcision doctor always performs 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 Winnipeg clinic.
There are no age restrictions for circumcision. Our clients include a wide range of ages from infants to seniors, and Buenafe Clinic is the only dedicated circumcision clinic in Manitoba offering circumcision for boys and teens as a routine procedure with the Pollock Technique™. Our doctors will assess each case to determine if a patient is a suitable candidate for this method.
For this reason, many our clients come from all over the province, and beyond, to our Winnipeg circumcision 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.
Physicians refer their patients to our clinics for older infants, kids & adolescent circumcision. However, your doctor does not need to make a referral for you. You can call our main booking line directly at 204-697-9013
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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 Winnipeg clinic when you are ready.
Before the circumcision operation, Dr. Jay or Dr. Tanner will explain the risks and benefits of the procedure. Whether you’re planning to have your son circumcised or you’re pursuing circumcision for yourself, you will want to make a fully informed decision. Our doctors will assess each case to determine if a patient is a suitable candidate for the Pollock Technique™ method.
Please read about the Pollock Technique™ that we employ for all circumcisions at our clinic. Dr. Jay & Dr. Tanner are fully certified in the use of this virtually painless surgical method and has trained hands-on with Dr. Pollock in his Vancouver clinics.
How Much Does Circumcision Cost?
Most circumcision procedures performed on boys and teens at our clinic are not covered by Manitoba Health. Generally, our patients pay directly for the circumcision. Some may seek reimbursement from their private health insurance, but payment is made directly to Buenafe Clinic by the patient first.
Circumcision is covered by Manitoba Heath for infants up to 4 weeks of age, and for procedures that are medically indicated. Patients have the option of paying a fee for their surgery if they are not covered by Manitoba Health.
Our fees for circumcision for older infants/kids/adolescents are follows:
- Over 25 weeks to 5 years of age is $990. This age group will generally need mild sedative pills to help them relax during the procedure. General anaesthetic is not necessary.
- 6 – 12 years of age is $800
- 13 – 15 years of age is $900
- 16 – 17 years of age is $1000
Please use the Circumcision Cost Confirmation form to get specific detail for your situation.
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 the issue is what drives the circumcision decision. Pollock Technique™ circumcision is a good option when it has been determined that circumcision is the recommended 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 usually done in the first few weeks after the birth of your boy. The procedure is also routinely done for older boys at Buenafe Clinic in Winnipeg.
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.
You can call us directly at 204-697-9013 or use the Appointment Request form.
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 procedure.
To arrange a consultation with our doctors please call us, 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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Circumcision Procedure for Children and Adolescents at our Winnipeg Clinic
Getting ready for circumcision
This information will help you understand what you can expect and it will help you safely prepare for your child’s surgery.
The more you (and your son) understand exactly what is planned, the more comfortable you will be during the circumcision procedure and recovery period of several days.
Talk to your boy about the surgery. Tell your son that the surgery will remove the skin on the head of his penis. Older boys will understand well and children will appreciate a simpler version of the reasons
Plan for the recovery period after the operation
Plan for your child’s recovery time. He may need more of your time right after the surgery, both for care and for comfort. Your child will probably be able to go back to school or daycare in 2 or 3 days. The presence of a parent is very helpful, for younger boys especially.
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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 and music player with some calm 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.
It is normal and expected for both parents and son to be nervous. The procedure will go as expected and your concerns will dissipate.
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 done. The best is if he can be distracted with music during the short surgery in order to minimize his 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.
Circumcision for teens and younger boys is a routine procedure at Buenafe Clinic. We appreciate that it can lead to anxiety and concerns for boys and parents so our procedures include communication among the parents, patients, and our medical team before and after the operation.
The overview below provides some detail and your doctor will answer your specific questions as well.
We use the most advanced, fast and gentle skin glue technique to close the incision, so no stitches are required, resulting in no suture marks and the fastest healing. Dr. Jay or Dr. Tanner will only use local anesthesia and not put your son to sleep, reducing risk relative to using a general anesthesia.
All patients 7 months and up will need to be seen by Dr. Jay or Dr. Tanner for a preoperative examination and counseling which is a crucial step in preparation for the actual procedure.
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What to Expect After a 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. Jay or Dr. Tanner 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.
Boys and teens will have a total duration of healing usually between 1 and 3 weeks. The incision will usually start to dry out and close in a week and the swelling will continue to subside. You may need to apply a cold compress or take pain relievers such as Advil or Aleve for few more days to help with the swelling.
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 about an hour 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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