WhatClinic Patient Service Award 2025
Published on May 9, 2026
We are pleased to share that IMC Circumcision Clinic London has received the WhatClinic Patient Service Award 2025. This award recognises clinics that provide exceptional service and patient care. Thank you to the families who continue to place their trust in us, and to our whole team for the care and support they provide every […]
ShangRing pre-operative and aftercare Guide
Published on February 22, 2025
Method of Circumcision The ShangRing method, a modern technique designed for minimal discomfort and optimal healing. Benefits of the ShangRing Method Aftercare Pack You will receive a comprehensive aftercare pack, which includes: Frenulectomy The frenulum is the small band of tissue on the underside of the penis that connects the foreskin to the shaft. In […]
Buried Penis: What Parents Need to Know Before Circumcision
Published on February 22, 2025
Circumcision is a routine procedure, but some children may have anatomical factors that affect its success and healing. One of the most important considerations is whether the penis is fully visible. If the penis is hidden beneath the surrounding skin or fat, circumcision may need to be postponed to avoid complications. A Normal Variation – […]
WhatClinic Award 2022
Published on November 18, 2022
We are pleased to announce we have won the WhatClinic Patient Service Award. We would like to thank all the families that have trusted us with your health and we strive to continue to provide an excellent service to all.
Coronavirus Update for Circumcision Bookings
Published on March 21, 2020
Due to the unfolding situation with Coronavirus (COVID-19), we’re very sad to have to let you know we’ll be temporarily closing our clinic from the 29th March 2020. We know the coming days and weeks will be filled with uncertainty and we want to help support families who have had procedure with us as best […]
Plastibell Circumcision
Published on December 17, 2015
The key feature of the Plastibell method is the use of the “bell”. This method causes the foreskin foreskin to fall off naturally by blocking blood supply, in a similar fashion to how an umbilical cord falls off. This contrasts with surgical methods where a cut is made to remove the foreskin – this will involve bleeding and […]
ShangRing Circumcision
Published on December 17, 2015
Advances in circumcision surgery have stagnated in recent decades. Ten years ago however, a landmark medical publication showed that circumcision strongly reduced the risk of HIV transmission in male participants of a clinical study, generating renewed interest in circumcision by the World Health Organisation and health officials worldwide. Realising that circumcision may help contain the HIV/AIDS epidemic in high-prevalence […]
Types of Circumcision Procedures
Published on December 15, 2015
The IMC is able to offer many methods of circumcision. The Plastibell method is recommended for babies, infants and young boys while surgical methods and the ShangRing™ are more suited to adult men. The method we use depends on the age and size of the glans and your preference. We can often offer more than one method to you – […]
NHS Circumcision
Published on November 24, 2015
The National Health Service (NHS) took the decision not to offer circumcision for religious, cultural, social or personal reasons – also known as non-therapeutic – in 1949, very soon after its inception. This is because circumcision is not a medical necessity. Their decision led to a decline in the number of individuals undergoing circumcision in […]
Circumcision Infection: Recognition and Treatment
Published on July 8, 2015
Using correct technique, circumcision has a low complication rate. An infected circumcision is an uncommon complication and is often minor. When infections occur after surgery, they are usually due to the disruption of the skin that acts as a barrier against infection. However clearly not all disruptions to the skin result in infections: we do not […]