Written by Dr Law Zhi Wei. Medically reviewed by Dr Nathaniel Heah, Consultant Urologist. Last medically reviewed 7 November 2026.
Circumcision removes the foreskin, the fold of skin that covers the head of the penis. At The Clifford Surgery it is done as a day surgery for men and for boys from 8 years old. The procedure takes about 30 minutes and you go home the same day. Dr Law Zhi Wei performs every circumcision here. He trained at Tan Tock Seng Hospital and has performed more than 2,000 circumcisions. The Clifford Surgery is an MOH-approved Ambulatory Surgery Centre at Raffles Place. We offer male circumcision only.
More Than 2,000 Circumcisions
Men and Boys From 8, Day Surgery
How Circumcision Day Surgery Is Done
Men choose circumcision for a tight foreskin, repeated foreskin infections, hygiene, or personal and religious reasons. Boys can be treated from 8 years old. At that age most boys can stay still and calm under local anaesthetic, with sedation if needed. Younger children are referred to a paediatric surgery centre.
You first see Dr Law at a consultation. He examines the foreskin, explains each method and the risks, and agrees the method with you. The consultation is $100 before GST and is waived if you go ahead. Tell him about any blood thinners, bleeding problems or diabetes. There is no single preferred method. Dr Law chooses with you after the examination.
Local anaesthetic numbs the area after the sting of the injection. Sedation or general anaesthesia can be added, and then someone takes you home. You rest in the recovery area until you feel ready, and a nurse goes through your aftercare sheet.
Rest for 1 to 2 days. Most men are back at work and most boys back at school in about 1 week. Full healing takes 4 to 6 weeks. Avoid sport and swimming for about 4 weeks, and sex for 4 to 6 weeks. Call the clinic if the staples are still on after 3 weeks.
| Circumcision method | How it works | Closure |
|---|---|---|
| ZSR stapler | A disposable device cuts the foreskin and closes the edge with fine staples in one step | Staples drop out around 1 to 2 weeks |
| Shang Ring | Two plastic rings clamp the foreskin, which is trimmed above the ring | Removed at 10 to 14 days in adults, off at 1 to 2 weeks in boys |
| Conventional | The foreskin is removed with a scalpel and the edge is stitched | Dissolving stitches |
| Laser or diathermy | The foreskin is cut with a laser or diathermy, which seals small vessels as it cuts | Dissolving stitches |
Device methods such as the ZSR stapler and Shang Ring take less operating time than conventional surgery. A systematic review found shorter operating times and fewer infections with suture devices than with conventional circumcision.
Circumcision key points
Dr Law Zhi Wei, more than 2,000 circumcisions
Day surgery at an MOH-approved centre
- Dr Law Zhi Wei, more than 2,000 circumcisions
- About 30 minutes, home the same day
- Back to work or school in about 1 week
- $1,888 before GST, men and boys from 8
Circumcision Price at The Clifford Surgery
The circumcision fee is $1,888 before GST, the same for men and boys. Sedation adds $1,500 before GST.
MediSave and insurance can be used when there is a medical reason, and the Child Development Account can be used for boys. See circumcision MediSave and insurance and the circumcision in Singapore guide on The Clifford Clinic site.
Book a circumcision consultation
Call (65) 6532 2400 or WhatsApp (65) 8318 6332. You do not need a referral.
Your Circumcision Surgeon
Dr Law Zhi Wei, MBBS (NUS), MRCS (Edin). Trained in urology at Tan Tock Seng Hospital and has performed more than 2,000 circumcisions. He performs every circumcision at The Clifford Surgery, for men and for boys from 8 years old. Dr Law’s profile
Circumcision Day Surgery Questions
How long does a circumcision take?
About 30 minutes for the procedure. Allow extra time for checking in and resting afterwards.
Is circumcision painful?
You feel the numbing injection, then pressure rather than pain. Sedation or general anaesthesia can be added if you are anxious.
What is the youngest age you treat?
8 years old. Boys younger than 8 are referred to a paediatric surgery centre.
Can I go back to work the next day?
Most men rest for 1 to 2 days and are back at work in about 1 week.
Do you do female circumcision?
No. The Clifford Surgery offers male circumcision only.
References
1. Sokal DC, Li PS, Zulu R, et al. Randomized controlled trial of the Shang Ring versus conventional surgical techniques for adult male circumcision, safety and acceptability. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2014, 65(4). doi.org/10.1097/QAI.0000000000000061
2. Huo ZC, Liu G, Li XY, et al. Use of a disposable circumcision suture device versus conventional circumcision, a systematic review and meta-analysis. Asian J Androl 2017, 19(3), 362–367. doi.org/10.4103/1008-682X.174855
Read the circumcision recovery and aftercare guide, adult circumcision in Singapore and circumcision for children in Singapore, or see all urology day surgery at The Clifford Surgery.
