The foreskin is the fold of skin covering the head of the penis.
Circumcision removes the foreskin. In adults it is most often done for a tight foreskin that will not pull back (phimosis), repeated infection or inflammation, or patient preference.
How it is done: after the prep, the surgeon numbs the penis with a local anesthetic block. The foreskin is removed, bleeding is controlled with cautery, and the skin edges are closed with dissolvable stitches.
Dressing: a light wrap (Kling and Coban) protects the area for the first day or so.