Male circumcision involves the removal of the foreskin on the penis. Foreskin restoration is the process of either surgically or non-surgically replacing or regrowing the foreskin on circumcised men.
The surgical methods of foreskin restoration involve grafting the skin, and is more congruent with the idea of reconstruction than restoration. The foreskin can also be restored through non-surgical means, by stretching the penis to stimulate new skin growth.
Motives
- Appearance
- Sexual benefits (increased sensitivity)
- Self-esteem
Disclaimer
The content on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor for information on foreskin restoration.
References
Fast Facts
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Foreskin: not just a small bit of tissue.
If unfolded and spread out flat, the average adult foreskin would measure about 15 - 20 square inches - the size of a 4"x5" index card. NORM:[1]<ref>
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Fact:
Takes 1-4 years to become fully restored
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Fact:
Many Jews went through restoration during World War II to escape the persecutions of NazisCIRP: Uncircumcision
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Late 1970s
Non-surgical method was reinventedCIRP: Foreskin Restoration
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1982
Brothers United for Future Foreskin foundedHouston Press: The Fantastic Foreskin (July 12, 2007)
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1989
National Organization of Restoring Men foundedNORM: History
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Foreskin Size
If unfolded would be the size of a 4"x5" index card.
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Alternate name
Epispasm
