You may choose to be present or stay in another comfortable room while your baby is cared for and returned to you.
The procedure is completed in under 60 seconds, with minimal disruption for your baby.
We provide three forms of analgesia options for your baby, ensuring your baby’s comfort remains our top priority.
With over 20,000 procedures performed, our team delivers meticulous care backed by decades of expertise.
The procedure is performed in a medical-grade environment, following strict hygiene and safety protocols.
We aim to support you through a smooth and predictable recovery for your baby.
There are different, valid techniques used in performing circumcisions. These include the Plasti-Bell procedure, and the use of various clamps and shields to clamp and remove the residual foreskin and protect the head of the penis at the same time. Both are reasonable techniques in the hands of qualified medical practitioners experienced in each technique.
At the Perth Circumcision Clinic, the foreskin is separated from the head of the penis with the use of artery forceps and retracted to expose the entire head. Then the foreskin is folded back across the head, stretched and clamped with special forceps that reduce bleeding and protect the head of the penis. The excess skin is excised and the residual skin returned to position beneath the head of the penis. This technique is preferred because of the clean cut edge achieved, the good control of bleeding, the low rate of infection, and the short time it takes to perform.
The procedure takes less than 60 seconds, then the dressings are applied and the baby is returned to their parents for feeding and settling.
It is quick, simple and babies typically settle following this short period of distress within 1 to 15 minutes.
At Perth Circumcision Clinic, we prioritise your baby’s comfort by using a combination of three pain relief methods during the procedure.
Local Anaesthetic Cream
Before the procedure, we apply a combination of Lidocaine and Prilocaine cream to the skin, typically 15–30 minutes in advance. This helps reduce sensation at the tip of the penis and can also ease any discomfort from the local anaesthetic injection that follows. The cream is applied in the clinic by our team to ensure proper use and effectiveness.
Local Anaesthetic Injection (Regional Block)
A regional block is the most effective form of local anaesthesia for circumcision and is widely used around the world. A small amount of anaesthetic is injected just under the skin to numb the area. This is done using one of two techniques:
To keep discomfort to a minimum, the anaesthetic cream is applied first, numbing the area before the regional block is given. With this approach, most babies do not feel the procedure.
Sucrose Syrup
Sucrose syrup is given immediately after the procedure to help soothe and settle your baby. While its analgesic effects are mild, it can provide additional comfort during recovery.
At Perth Circumcision Clinic, every step is taken to ensure the procedure is as gentle and comfortable as possible for your baby.
General Anaesthetic
For babies older than six months, general anaesthesia is the preferred method for circumcision and is commonly used worldwide. While general anaesthesia carries some risks, it is necessary for older infants and children, as the procedure takes longer at this stage and must be performed in a hospital setting.
Paracetamol & Additional Pain Relief
While Paracetamol (Panadol) can be given before or after the procedure, our doctors have found that it does not provide significant pain relief specifically for circumcision.
Your baby’s comfort is managed through our carefully selected analgesic treatments, which require no additional preparation. Everything needed for pain management is provided at the clinic, and our team will discuss these options with you during your visit—there is no need to purchase any medications in advance.
At Perth Circumcision Clinic, we only perform circumcision for babies under 16 weeks of age and do not offer procedures requiring general anaesthesia. Dr. Levitt does not perform circumcision for children over 16 weeks of age but can provide guidance and referrals to a trusted Paediatric Surgeon. He strongly recommends that older children requiring circumcision have the procedure performed in a hospital setting under general anaesthetic, rather than in an outpatient clinic. If your child is older than 16 weeks, we welcome you to book a consultation with our doctor at no out-of-pocket expense. During this appointment, we can provide guidance on accessing a safe and reliable circumcision through the appropriate channels.
The Perth Circumcision Clinic is led by two experienced doctors, Dr. Leon Levitt and Dr. Shaun Segal. Dr. Levitt has spent hundreds of hours training Dr. Segal, an experienced skin surgeon, in the specialised skills of neonatal circumcision. Dr. Segal follows Dr. Levitt’s established protocols and techniques, ensuring the same high standard of care for WA families. Together, they are committed to providing safe, high-quality care for families seeking circumcision for their baby.
The Perth Circumcision Clinic provides a professional, quality medical service to families who wish their newborn and baby sons to be circumcised.
After hours & emergencies
Phone: 08 9321 9133 and ask for Dr Levitt. The receptionist will arrange for Dr Levitt to call you back promptly.
Get in touch
08 9387 5892
Baby Steps Health Centre
Level 1, 50 Subiaco Square Road,
Subiaco, WA, 6008
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