Circumcision Melbourne

Victoria Circumcision Clinic (VCC).
Professional Circumcisions performed by Dr. Mohamed Hajoona. Experienced in providing circumcisions with minimal discomfort for males of all ages.

Location:
The Regent Medical Group in Preston VIC 3072

What is Circumcision?

Circumcision is the surgical removal of all or part of the foreskin (skin covering the head of the penis). The decision to be circumcised is very personal and should only be made after careful consideration. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns with your health-care provider.
Reasons for circumcision generally fall into three broad groups:

To treat a medical condition

To prevent future disease

To fulfill a religious/cultural tradition

For more information

At Victoria Circumcision Clinic, we provide a warm and home-like atmosphere that caters at patient’s needs.

Who can be circumcised:

Boys/Men of all ages can be circumcised.

Where:

VCC is currently operating at:
The Regent Medical Group
466 Murray Road, Preston, Vic, 3072
Phone: 03 9470 3155
Mobile: 04 88 88 2472
(Formerly at Craigieburn)

When:

Currently, procedures are performed Tuesday to Friday during clinic hours.

Time involved:

20 minute consultation followed by the application of a numbing cream.
The patient waits 30 minutes for the cream to take affect, then the circumcision procedure itself takes approximately 25 minutes.
After the procedure we ask the patient to wait 30 minutes for a final review before they are sent home.

How Much:

There is a cost for the consultation before the procedure. This can be bulk billed if the patient has/will get Medicare. There is an out of pocket cost for the procedure that Medicare does not cover which the patient/ family has to pay.

*Circumcision Fee to be paid on day of procedure.

Newborn ( 0-3 mnth ) $450 ( Of which $125 is paid back to you by Medicare )
Infant ( 3-12 mnth ) $600 (Of which $125 is paid back to you by Medicare)
Toddler(1-4 yrs) $725 ( Of which $125 is paid back to you by Medicare)
Child ( 4-9 yrs ) $775 ( Of which $125 is paid back to you by Medicare)
10+ yrs ( Shang Ring ) $875 ( Of which $125 is paid back to you by Medicare)
Adult Surgical $1125 ( Of which $125 is paid back to you by Medicare)
Frenuloplasty as part of Circumcision $250
Frenuloplasty on it’s own $830 (Of which $80 is paid back to you by Medicare)
Frenuloplasty procedure can be done on its own or as part of the Circumcision procedure.

Prices will be confirmed on the day of the procedure.
Payment is due on the day of the procedure.
Please call our clinic if you have any questions about the cost.
Prices can change without notice.

The Method

There are many different techniques to perform circumcisions. The options will be discussed with the patient/family during the consultation. The aim is to have a successful procedure while keeping the patient as comfortable as possible.

Who does the Procedure?

Procedures are done by Dr. Mohamed Hajoona, who started his medical education in the United States. He completed his degree and training in Canada and has been working as a general practitioner in Australia since 2008.
In addition to English, Doctor Hajoona can also speak Arabic fluently. He is a Member of the Circumcision Academy of Australia, which has affiliation with the Circumcision Academy of America.

• Circumcision Academy of Australia.
• Circumcision Academy of America

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Circumcision Melbourne — Your trusted doctor for circumcision at all ages

Victoria Circumcision Clinic specialises in performing circumcisions for males of all ages in Melbourne — from newborns to older men. Your comfort is our main priority and we ensure you will receive the highest quality care and support. Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin from the tip of the penis, usually for health, religious or cultural reasons. We perform a variety of circumcision procedures, depending on our patient’s unique needs.

Meet your specialist: Dr Hajoona

Dr. Mohamed Hajoona specialises in performing circumcisions. He speaks Arabic in addition to English. He has been doing surgery in Australia for over a decade; before that, he trained and practiced in both the United States and Canada. Dr. Hajoona is a member of the Circumcision Academy of Australia, associated with the Circumcision Academy of America.

What you need to know before the procedure

Circumcision is a surgery, even if it is low risk. As such, it is important for the family to deliberate on whether they want their son to be circumcised and consider the pros and cons. Dr. Hajoona will go over all the main concerns in your consultation and will be able to answer any questions about the procedure; below are some of the most common queries we receive from our Melbourne patients and other information you may find useful for your decision.

What age is best for circumcision?

Circumcision is usually performed on babies and young boys; however, the procedure can be performed for men of all ages, including adults. That being said, newborns experience the least amount of pain from circumcision and recover faster than older patients, typically within 2 weeks. If you intend to have your son circumcised, we recommend having a consultation in the first couple of months after your child has been born. Not only will this minimise discomfort and allow him to quickly recover, but it is also the most affordable option for circumcision in Melbourne.

What are the benefits of circumcision?

Circumcision is mostly performed for religious or cultural reasons; however, there are several recorded health benefits of the procedure.

Lowers risk of urinary tract infections
Prevents phimosis (tightening of the foreskin)
Prevents balanitis (infections under the foreskin)
Lowers risk of developing penile cancer
Lower risk of sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV
Improves hygiene of penis area

What are the risks of circumcision?

Circumcision is a surgery and is not completely risk-free. Below are some of the risks that are known to be associated with the procedures; most, however, can be mitigated by having the foreskin removal performed by a Melbourne specialist like Dr Hajoona. Please feel free to reach out and speak to our professionals if you have any concerns or would like to discuss our procedures further.

Glans irritation
Bleeding or infection at the head of the penis
Lack of informed consent (for baby boys)

Circumcision methods

There are a number of effective circumcision practices in the field; in his years as a practicing surgeon, Dr Hajoona has refined his procedures to produce the best results and minimise pain and discomfort. Pain relief will be determined based on the patient and method of circumcision. Newborns will receive a local anaesthetic and may be given Sweet-ease®, a sugar-water solution that minimises any discomfort. Older men may be given stronger medication to ease any pain they experience.

Plastibell method

ShangRing

Surgical circumcision

After the procedure

Once the circumcision is finished, we will keep you or your baby for observation in our Melbourne clinic to ensure that there are no adverse effects. We will also arrange a follow-up to change the dressing, check the wound and determine if there are any problems. A little bleeding is normal after the circumcision and may be found on the gauze or underwear; however, if the bleeding doesn’t stop, put pressure on the wound and seek medical attention. Swelling of the tip of the penis can also be expected and should go down in a few days. Your doctor will give you care instructions depending on your individual circumstances (age, health, etc.) before sending you home and will be on call in case of any problems. Expect the healing process to take anywhere from 2–4 weeks for infants and 4–6 weeks for older patients. For more information about proper wound care, take a look at our section, ‘Caring for the Wound.’

Contact us today!

Want to find out more about whether circumcision is the right choice for you or your son? You can phone us at +61 3 9470 3155 to book an appointment or get in touch with us here!

Circumcision Types/Methods

Plastic ring:

Easy, quick safe method for circumcision. Simple and well tested method, been successfully used for decades. A single use device.

ShangRing:

State of the Art, Safe, Simple, Effective. A single use device.

Surgical:

Traditional method of circumcision, with slight variation, used for centuries.

Key Points on Interstate Travel for Circumcision

We are pleased to welcome patients from other states and territories.

Our recommendations for patients and families travelling some distance and requiring a local hotel or other accommodation when attending our clinic for a consultation, procedure, and/or follow-up.

Please plan on staying locally for 1 or 2 days in order to permit an initial consultation, the circumcision procedure, and a post-procedure follow-up visit (if required). The required stay may be shorter in some cases.
An example of your plan may consist of you flying into Victoria and staying overnight before the procedure day, so that you are well rested. Come into the clinic the following day for consultation and procedure as booked, and you can travel right after the procedure.
In rare cases we may need to see the patient six weeks after the procedure for an in-person follow-up. This is unusual, but is a possibility.
Our doctor may request that you send photos of the healing circumcision so that we can confirm the normal progression of healing.

Please consider the above recommendations when making your plans, and let us know if you have any questions.

Hotel Accommodations

These properties are relatively close to our clinic locations. You may find others that are equally convenient. We do not intend to recommend these hotels over any others, and cannot vouch for service level, so please do your own research as well.

Victoria Circumcision Clinic