I am 18 years old and am wondering if anyone has any information on skin bridge removal. I have a large skin bridge that stetches across the whole front side of my penis, the skin bridge is nearly 1 inch in length. I have been embarrassed of my penis my entire teenage years and would like to get it removed before college. I was wondering if anyone has had the surgery done before and how long it takes to heal and if it hurts a lot. I am also interested in what dr. i am sopposed to see to get this opperation done. Any knowledge would be greatly appreaciated.
I have handled several cases like yours.
As you describe it, you do have skin bridges, or adhesions. Sometimes you can separate the two skins just by tugging, but if it is sensitive, that is too difficult. Oils, baby oil or olive oil, help if the glans is very sensitive. Now here is the way to separate it. About 4 or 5 times a day, put saliva (spit) on the area where the skin is connected. and pull back on the foreskin sort of trying to pull it apart, but not enough to hurt it. Two reasons why your saliva if effective: First, it contains enzymes that disolve the adherent that is holding the skins together. Second, your saliva is alkaline while your penis glans and urine is acidic. You can test it with litmus paper. Urine turns the paper red and saliva turns the paper blue. And an alkaline environment will allow the skins to separate. It may take a few days or weeks to separate, but it is worth it.
As you describe it, you do have skin bridges, or adhesions. Sometimes you can separate the two skins just by tugging, but if it is sensitive, that is too difficult. Oils, baby oil or olive oil, help if the glans is very sensitive. Now here is the way to separate it. About 4 or 5 times a day, put saliva (spit) on the area where the skin is connected. and pull back on the foreskin sort of trying to pull it apart, but not enough to hurt it. Two reasons why your saliva if effective: First, it contains enzymes that disolve the adherent that is holding the skins together. Second, your saliva is alkaline while your penis glans and urine is acidic. You can test it with litmus paper. Urine turns the paper red and saliva turns the paper blue. And an alkaline environment will allow the skins to separate. It may take a few days or weeks to separate, but it is worth it.
I am 23 and have a skin bridge on the side of my penis. All these posts make it seem like its possible to just tugging on it but mine seems like the skin from the shaft of the penis grew attached to the head is pretty permanant. It is unappealing and I would like to get it removed. What sort of doctor should I contact or are there any other options on removal of this skin bridge/adhesion?
Hi 'Guest',
I would imagine a urologist would be the best bet. They can usually be removed by a small cut made under a local anaesthetic, I can't remember what the name of it was sorry.
I would imagine a urologist would be the best bet. They can usually be removed by a small cut made under a local anaesthetic, I can't remember what the name of it was sorry.
What if the skin bridge has a vein in it? I don't think it would be a good idea to stretch on that.
Hey guys, I feel your pain. I'm 22 and have just had 2 skin bridges removed ealier this year. I only recently discovered what skin bridges were after years wondering why i had this mutated looking penis. I saw my gp (which was the worst part actually showing him) who refered me to a uroligist. Two weeks later I went for the op, under a local anesthetic. Took them about half an hour and I was out of the hospital by 2.30 that afternoon. After it was done my penis was bruised and tender but not at all painfull. Worst part was trying to get a boner as that sorta hurt. 6 months on and looks great. No longer am I ashamed and hiding my penis. There is no scaring what-so-ever, only a pigmentation differece (lighter skin on the areas on my knob that the bridge was connected to but not noticable unless you're looking for it). I was able to go thru the whole process without anyone knowing but if you're under 18 I recommend talkin to your parents and getting it sorted if its causing you to be self conscious. I wish I had it done years ago! Hope this heps guys and let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers
Hi, maybe I'm of topic here but, recently a couple of days ago, I tore my skin bridge having sex. I was wondering what is the best course of action to take? It doesn't hurt now. And I'm sure its going to heal fine, but I'm a bit scared its going to happen again. Do you think I should go to a gp and see about it? And should I consider the removal of it? Thanks guys
Hi, maybe I'm of topic here but, recently a couple of days ago, I tore my skin bridge having sex. I was wondering what is the best course of action to take? It doesn't hurt now. And I'm sure its going to heal fine, but I'm a bit scared its going to happen again. Do you think I should go to a gp and see about it? And should I consider the removal of it? Thanks guys
Hi. I was cicumcised when younger. I have skin tags above the head of my penis and a 1.5cm skin bridge. I asked my GP if I could have them removed and he said no because it is for cosmetic reasons. But thats really unfair becuase this has got me down all my life and given confidence issues as well. And even if it hadn't i still should have the right to a normal penis.
Skinbridgehelp - are you from the UK? How/ where did you get yours removed. How long would I need off work to recover?
Would really appreciate some help and guidance
Skinbridgehelp - are you from the UK? How/ where did you get yours removed. How long would I need off work to recover?
Would really appreciate some help and guidance
Hi. This is a really tough topic to get information on so I figured I would legend whatever knowledge I have. I am 27 and have a skin bridge across the top of my penis. Unlike many of you I really don't find it to be that big of a deal. I always knew my penis was a little different but it didn't really bother me. Also from my sexual experiances I don't think the ladies care that much. I went through college without anyone mentioning anything. Think of it this way. I am sure there are some women who think that their labia are too large or small or something like that but to me they all look fine. A little variety is OK. Now if your bridge actually is on the head itself rather than just touching it. Or if it is painfully to get an erection then by all means get it fixed.
I did end up going to a urologist to talk about it though and grid my best to get a straight answer in terms of medical necessity. His opinion was that I didn't have to do anything but there is a slightly higher risk of infection since the bridge area can't really be cleaned well. He didn't have any scientific studies to love it just his opinion which does make sense.
All in all I think its a personal choice. One which I am not taking lightly. If I do decide to remove it it will be in some time after much thought.
FYI I am happy married and my is leaning towards me not getting it done. Maybe she is just used to it. She did say that if she ever had to identify me from my penis alone it is much easier. Ah the bright side of things.
Well if anyone comes across some before and after photos please post links.
I did end up going to a urologist to talk about it though and grid my best to get a straight answer in terms of medical necessity. His opinion was that I didn't have to do anything but there is a slightly higher risk of infection since the bridge area can't really be cleaned well. He didn't have any scientific studies to love it just his opinion which does make sense.
All in all I think its a personal choice. One which I am not taking lightly. If I do decide to remove it it will be in some time after much thought.
FYI I am happy married and my is leaning towards me not getting it done. Maybe she is just used to it. She did say that if she ever had to identify me from my penis alone it is much easier. Ah the bright side of things.
Well if anyone comes across some before and after photos please post links.
Hello,
I am 37 years old and have a bridge that spans the majority of my penis. I would like to have the majority of the bridge removed, all except the under portion which has a large vein in it. The main purpose for the removal is to avoid infection, which I seem to have the majority of the time. The infections are not serious, since they are like pimples (whiteheads). Continual infection is not something I want to have to worry about when I get older. I do not enjoy fellatio as much as I should because of this as well. This is mostly due to the pimples at the bridge. Secondary, the bridge is a little disturbing to me. The infections do causing itching and I wonder how they might affect my wife's interest in fellatio. No matter, I would think that the infections would be considered a legitimate reason for my insurance company to pay for the removal of the bridge. My concern and question is, how dangerous is it to have the bridge removed? Do other people have the same infection issue as well?
I am 37 years old and have a bridge that spans the majority of my penis. I would like to have the majority of the bridge removed, all except the under portion which has a large vein in it. The main purpose for the removal is to avoid infection, which I seem to have the majority of the time. The infections are not serious, since they are like pimples (whiteheads). Continual infection is not something I want to have to worry about when I get older. I do not enjoy fellatio as much as I should because of this as well. This is mostly due to the pimples at the bridge. Secondary, the bridge is a little disturbing to me. The infections do causing itching and I wonder how they might affect my wife's interest in fellatio. No matter, I would think that the infections would be considered a legitimate reason for my insurance company to pay for the removal of the bridge. My concern and question is, how dangerous is it to have the bridge removed? Do other people have the same infection issue as well?
Hi
Im 15, 16 in 3 weeks and when ive pulled my foreskin down one time i seen there was a cut on my skin bridge :S. It was like a hole stright in the middle, i did panic but thought it would heal. I also suffer from a tight foreskin and though if i tryed to tugg the foreskin to completly rip the skin bridge then the tight foreskin would be solved so i tryed to tugg it and on the right side of the skin bridge there is a little hole really tiny and a little bit of blood came out. So i panniced and left it alone. I dont know if the skin bridge caused tight foreskin but im scared now, so im going to be brave and talk to my dad. Then im going to the doctors :-(. Hopefully the can sort it out, well i hope you all get better, i hope i do lol.
Im 15, 16 in 3 weeks and when ive pulled my foreskin down one time i seen there was a cut on my skin bridge :S. It was like a hole stright in the middle, i did panic but thought it would heal. I also suffer from a tight foreskin and though if i tryed to tugg the foreskin to completly rip the skin bridge then the tight foreskin would be solved so i tryed to tugg it and on the right side of the skin bridge there is a little hole really tiny and a little bit of blood came out. So i panniced and left it alone. I dont know if the skin bridge caused tight foreskin but im scared now, so im going to be brave and talk to my dad. Then im going to the doctors :-(. Hopefully the can sort it out, well i hope you all get better, i hope i do lol.
hey i have this same problem and its starting to really stress me out , i am 16 and wondering if i could make an apointment to see a uroigist myself without my parents.
In most places you are considered a minor and will need your parents permission.
I have one at the top. If its narrow enough, you can put piercings in (like ear plugs). Its best to start small with soft rubber ones, and work your way up.This can be a way to stretch it out a little if its painful, plus ladies love the way it rubs the G-spot. You can also get a ring that goes all the way around just behind the head. Not for everyone but a good way to turn a negative into a positive.