How much does a circumcision cost in Arizona for age 2?

Answer 1

Circumcision is not covered by health insurance as it is not a medically necessary procedure so you will have to pay for the full cost yourself out of pocket. Circumcision with general anesthesia should cost between $2000 and $3000. This includes the doctor performing the procedure and the anesthesiologist. Circumcision of adults is less expensive, as adults can opt to have only local anesthesia. However, if you are 15, I would advise you to wait a few more years before you consider having a circumcision. Often teen age boys are uncomfortable with being uncircumcised and request circumcision for cosmetic reasons. In my practice, I've found that young men who are circumcised for cosmetic reasons sometimes regret their decision later, not only because of the pain and discomfort associated with the recovery, but also because they realize their reasons for circumcision were more to "fit in" than for any other reason. Circumcision has no known medical benefit, and most doctors recommend against routine infant circumcision. Circumcision, like all surgeries, has risks of adverse medical events including surgical error, prolonged bleeding, infection, and pain. A permanent decrease in penile sensitivity and sexual pleasure is also common since circumcision removes the foreskin, which protects the sensitive glans (head) of the penis. Circumcision is extremely rare in the world outside the United States. Circumcision was once routine in the United States, but this trend has reversed as parents and doctors are increasingly deciding against infant circumcision. In 1980 over 80% of newborns in the United States were circumcised while in 2007 less than 40% of infants were circumcised. If you are 15 and you have phimosis, a tight foreskin that can not be retracted, I'd suggest that you consult a urologist who can prescribe a steroid cream (like hydrocortisone) which can be used during stretching exercised to help expand the opening of the foreskin. In my experience, this works in most cases and patients are able to avoid the discomfort and possible complications of circumcision.

Answer 2

Circumcision is not covered by health insurance as it is not a medically necessary procedure so you will have to pay for the full cost yourself out of pocket. Circumcision with general anesthesia should cost between $2000 and $3000. This includes the doctor performing the procedure and the anesthesiologist. Circumcision of adults is less expensive, as adults can opt to have only local anesthesia.

Circumcision has no known medical benefit, and most doctors recommend against routine infant circumcision. Circumcision, like all surgeries, has risks of adverse medical events including surgical error, prolonged bleeding, infection, and pain. A permanent decrease in penile sensitivity and sexual pleasure is also common since circumcision removes the foreskin, which protects the sensitive glans (head) of the penis.

Circumcision is extremely rare in the world outside the United States and the Middle East. Circumcision was once routine in the United States, on so called health grounds, however this practice has lessened considerably as parent are being advised about the harmful effects of the procedure. In 1980 over 80% of newborns in the United States were circumcised while in 2007 less than 40% of infants were circumcised. In the middle East this custom is done for religious and cultural reasons. Les then 20% of the worlds men are circumcised.