Treatments
Frenuloplasty in India
Quick answer
Frenuloplasty lengthens a short or tight frenulum, the band of skin under the head of the penis, which can tear or hurt during erections or sex. It is a short procedure under local anaesthesia. It preserves the foreskin, unlike circumcision.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team · Last updated 2026-10-24
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At a glance
A short frenulum can cause recurrent tearing and bleeding.
The surgeon makes a cut across the frenulum and stitches it lengthwise to lengthen it.
How this approach differs
Done without removing foreskin.
Who needs frenuloplasty
- Recurrent frenulum tears
- Pain during erection
- Bleeding during sex
How it is done
- Local anaesthetic.
- Transverse incision.
- Longitudinal closure with dissolvable stitches.
- Dressing.
Before you travel to India
- Plan two to four days
- Note any previous tears
- Bring loose underwear
Recovery and flying home
- Avoid sex for about four weeks.
- Keep clean and dry.
- Light walking same day.
Risks
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Recurrence
Alternatives
- Circumcision
- Frenulectomy (removal of the frenulum)
- Waiting, with lubricant, if tears are rare and minor
Hospitals in India for frenuloplasty
- Medanta - The MedicityDelhi NCR
- AIG Hospitals, GachibowliHyderabad
- Aster MedcityKochi
- Artemis HospitalDelhi NCR
- Indraprastha Apollo HospitalsDelhi NCR
- BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalDelhi NCR
- Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, KolkataKolkata
- Apollo Hospitals, Greams RoadChennai
Specialists
- Dr Gagan GautamMedanta - The Medicity
Dr Anil MandhaniFortis Memorial Research Institute- Dr T B YuvarajaKokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute
- Dr Himesh GandhiRuby Hall Clinic
Dr Mallikarjuna Reddy NYashoda Hospitals, Hitec City- Dr Puneet AhluwaliaMedanta - The Medicity
Frequently asked questions
Is it painful?
Done under local anaesthetic; mild soreness after.
Will it affect sensation?
Usually not significantly.
Can it be done with circumcision?
Yes, if circumcision is also needed.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team. Last updated 2026-10-24. General information, not medical advice. Medical editorial board · Editorial policy · How we get prices
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