Laser CO₂ frenuloplasty: A safe alternative treatment for a short frenulum

Abstract

A short frenulum is not uncommon and is an important cause of male dyspareunia. Surgical frenuloplasty may alleviate symptoms, but there is a risk of residual scarring leading to further symptoms. Laser frenuloplasty, consisting of frenulum vaporization by laser CO₂, is an alternative simple, safe and efficacious procedure. We report three cases of successful treatment of a short frenulum with laser CO₂ with good aesthetical results and complete resolution of symptoms.

Keywords::

• Frenuloplasty
• laser CO₂
• short frenulum

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