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Appearance is part of the treatment too
The goal of hypospadias repair is not only a straight stream. The shape of the opening, the symmetry of the glans, and how the skin is distributed are also part of the evaluation.
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Appearance and Cosmetic Evaluation After Hypospadias Surgery
Urine flow is fine; the concern is about shape, symmetry, or the appearance of the opening. This request is legitimate and can often be met — but its timing and scope need to be discussed carefully.
Who this is forThose not satisfied with the appearance
Reading≈1 minByProf. Dr. Ali AvanoğluUpdated
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- Appearance is part of the treatment too: The goal of hypospadias repair is not only a straight stream.
- There's no need to rush: Appearance continues to change for a year after surgery: swelling goes down, scars fade, and tissues settle into place.
- Options: Waiting and watching — this is the first option if a year hasn't passed yet.
- The balance to strike: Every additional procedure creates a risk of fistula or stricture in a channel that is currently working fine.
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There's no need to rush
Appearance continues to change for a year after surgery: swelling goes down, scars fade, and tissues settle into place. Many details that seem bothersome early on resolve on their own.
- The child's age matters too. In a child who has reached school age, body image becomes part of the picture; in that case, the child's own opinion should also be part of the evaluation.
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Options
- Waiting and watching — this is the first option if a year hasn't passed yet.
- Reshaping the opening and the glans — small symmetry corrections.
- Adjusting skin coverage — correcting skin that is distributed unevenly or in excess.
- Re-evaluation at puberty — once growth is complete, the result becomes clear.
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The balance to strike
Every additional procedure creates a risk of fistula or stricture in a channel that is currently working fine. This trade-off should be discussed openly before any decision is made.
Frequently asked questions
Is our expectation realistic?
Tissue and scarring characteristics set the limits of the outcome. Being specific in the consultation about exactly what detail is bothering you helps set a realistic goal.
Prof. Dr. Ali Avanoğlu's publications on this topic · 1
- Yagmur I, Tekin A, Bağcı U, et al. (2022). Acquired Penile Epidermoid Cysts in Children. Cureus. PubMed ↗
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