Patient's question:
I often hear people talk about phimosis and foreskin, and I often see similar advertisements on TV, but I've always been confused about the difference between phimosis and foreskin. When I'm not erect, I can forcefully retract it, but when I'm erect, I can't. Is this phimosis or foreskin? I really don't understand.Doctor's answer:
Hello, in a natural state, the glans cannot be fully exposed, but during cleaning, it can be revealed by manually retracting the foreskin. This is considered phimosis. If the glans cannot be exposed by manual retraction, it is classified as paraphimosis. Whether it is phimosis or paraphimosis, from the perspective of preventing infection and improving sexual quality of life, it is recommended to undergo surgery at an early stage. We advise you to visit our andrological and plastic surgery department for consultation. The Korean-style circumcision procedure only takes 15 minutes to complete, resulting in a neat and aesthetically pleasing appearance, which is beneficial for hygiene, health, and development, and significantly improves sexual quality of life.