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No, he just cuts off the prepuce which is the part of the penis that protects the glans penis. This is the section that becomes retractable in time.

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Q: When a doctor performs circumcision does he cut off all of the skin around the penis?
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Does circumcision affect length?

No, the penis is not shortened by circumcision.


Does circumcision have anything to do with size?

No, penis size has nothing to do with circumcision.


Is circumcision part of puberty?

No, it is nothing to do with it. Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin from the penis.


Does circumcision harm the brain?

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A circumcision is the removal of the protective prepuce or foreskin from the front of the penis.


What does circumcision do?

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Is circumcision of penis necessary in males?

No not at all


Can an ordinary doctor do circumcision?

Technically yes, any doctor can do a circumcision. However, it is a delicate procedure, and a mistake can have catostrophic results, including damage to the penis, bleeding, infection, and pain. Every year in the United States, there are small number of deaths resulting from circumcision, due mostly to infection, and there a small number of major surgical errors including accidential partial amputation of the penis. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Urologists, both recommend that circumcision be performed only be doctors familiar with the procedure. The American Academy of Pediatrics has stated that there is no need for routine infant circumcision.


How do you know if your curcumsized?

Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin of the penis. If your penis does not have a foreskin (the skin that covers the glans of the penis when it is not erect), then you have been circumcised. Circumcision is common practice in the USA. In Europe the opposite holds true.


What are function of the penis follow circumcision?

procreation and urination.


Do you have to show your penis to the docter during circumcision?

Yes