Traditional bilateral scalpel vasectomy

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"These were taken about two or three days after the procedure which was done in Dec 2009. It was a scalpel vasectomy and a segment of the vas was removed and metal clips put in (which I can palpate through my scrotum, it's creepy). Today the scars are each about an inch long. Both are pretty noticeable. I had significant surgical pain, although recovery wasn't bad at all. I did have pain during ejaculation for about seven months afterwards."

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	View of the left incision showing slight bruising and swelling.
	This view shows both incisions and the left side swelling.
	Similar to above
	"I'm restoring my foreskin, which accounts for the degree of skin coverage, although I think that edema from surgery may have contributed some to the appearance of my penis here."

Many thanks to our contributor for submitting these pictures and allowing us to use them. If you are having a vasectomy, please consider the idea of taking some pictures during your recovery for us to post, as we feel that it will help men know what is, and isn't normal. We aren't looking for just extreme bruising and swelling picture as above, but also pictures of straightforward vasectomy with normal recovery. As with the above pictures, complete anonymity is guaranteed, and for the purposes of taste and decency, photo's will be edited to be shown in a clinical context. If you are happy to participate, please visit the section index page for photographer's tips and the email address to send your pictures to.

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