At Gentle Procedures UK, infant circumcision is performed using the Pollock Technique™, prioritising comfort and safety. A combination of paracetamol, topical anaesthetic, local anaesthetic, sugar pacifiers, and soothing music helps minimise discomfort. The procedure is quick, carefully managed, and supported by attentive aftercare and 24-hour clinician availability.
At Gentle Procedures UK circumcision clinics, we use the Pollock Technique™ for circumcision procedures.
Extensive pain control methods are employed, including Paracetamol, sugar solution (which has been shown to reduce pain perception in babies), soothing music, topical freezing cream, and a long-acting local anaesthetic.
The Pollock Technique™ for circumcision makes your son’s comfort a priority. The goal is to perform the circumcision procedure with a minimum of stress for parents and baby. Please contact us today for more information or to schedule a circumcision appointment, and please read on below for more details.
What Is the Pollock Circumcision Method?
It is best to have finished feeding your son just before bringing him to see the circumcision doctor, so that your baby will not be overly hungry while you are waiting in the office. If your baby is hungry when you arrive, ask clinic staff if it’s okay to feed him during your visit.
Please read on to learn about the multiple steps we will take to minimise your baby’s discomfort during the short infant circumcision procedure. Our doctor will take good care of your son, and you will be present the whole time.
You will be at our circumcision clinic for just over an hour, and we want to make that time as pleasant as possible. All the following steps are taken to ensure your son has minimal discomfort during the procedure.
Pollock Technique™ Circumcision – Step by Step
It is best to have finished feeding your son just before bringing him to see the circumcision doctor, so that your baby will not be overly hungry while you are waiting in the office. If your baby is hungry when you arrive, ask the clinic staff if it’s okay to feed him during your visit.
Please read on to learn about the multiple steps we will take to minimise your baby’s discomfort during the short infant circumcision procedure. Our doctor will take good care of your son, and you will be present the whole time.
You will be at our circumcision clinic for just over an hour, and we want to make that time as pleasant as possible. All the following steps are taken to ensure your son has minimal discomfort during the procedure.
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Book the UK’s Gentlest Baby Circumcision
Book your baby’s circumcision at Gentle Procedures with the Pollock Technique™, combining layered pain control, a quick procedure, and specialist infant care, plus 24‑hour direct access to our medical team for reassurance and aftercare support.
Infant Circumcision Appointment Preparation Instructions
IMPORTANT: As discussed at the time of booking, it is important that your child is properly prepared for his procedure for his safety and comfort. This includes ensuring that breastfeeding parents have stopped any blood-thinning medications, including any NSAID (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac, etc.) for at least 7 days prior to the procedure date. Paracetamol is OK (Calpol for children). Please note that no exceptions are made, and failure to adhere to this instruction will result in a cancelled appointment and forfeited deposit.
*Please be sure to speak with your prescribing physician before stopping any medications*
Baby Tylenol Just Before You Come to the Clinic
First, give your son Paracetamol (also called acetaminophen) just before you leave home or, if you are travelling a long distance, after you arrive at the clinic. Infant acetaminophen drops usually come in a concentration of 80 mg/1 ml (check the bottle that this is the correct preparation). The proper dose for his weight is shown in the table below. If you are uncertain of the proper dose after reviewing this, please wait for us to advise you at the clinic and give it there.
Please do not give any other medication besides Paracetamol (i.e., No Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac, etc.) because it may increase bleeding time.
Anaesthetic Cream to Numb the Skin
In our office, your child will have topical anesthetic applied to his penis. This is an anesthetic cream that numbs the skin. This surface painkiller is the second step we take to minimize discomfort during circumcision.
Pain Blocking Injection – Local Anaesthetic
Next, once the skin is numb, your son will be given an injection called a dorsal penile ring block into the soft tissue alongside the penis. Our doctors use a combination block of both short and long acting anesthetic. This provides comfort and coverage for both the procedure and for hours after.
Since the topical anesthetic has already numbed the skin, the injection is much easier to give. After 7-8 minutes, the penis is “frozen”, and the circumcision can be done.
Sugar Pacifier During the Brief Circumcision Operation
During the injections and the circumcision, your son will receive a sugar pacifier to suck on. Ten minutes after the injection, the penis is fully desensitized and the circumcision can be done.
During the circumcision, soothing music is played, and your son may continue to receive sugar pacifiers to suck on for additional comfort. Studies show that the sweet flavours distract babies and reduce their perception of pain.
Understanding why choosing an experienced circumcision clinic in the UK matters for patient safety and outcomes can help you feel more confident about the procedure.
Caring Team Always Available
Although the circumcision takes just minutes, we request that you be in the clinic for about one hour in total.
As parents ourselves, we understand that safety concerns are always number one. For your peace of mind, our doctor will be reachable 24 hours a day. All clients are given our 24-hour contact information so they can reach the doctor directly should any concerns arise.
Please also see the post circumcision care information on this website and available to download.
