Changes

They are based on the ability of the human [[skin ]] to adapt to the needs of the body. In daily life it can be easily observed on the abdominal [[skin]], which adapts to the abdomen's circumference according to gain or loss of weight. If [[skin ]] is subjected to tension over a period of time, the [[skin ]] cells are stimulated to increase in number. This also holds true for the shaft [[skin ]] of the [[penis]].

Depending on the circumcision style and individual cutaneous factors, it can take months or even years for the [[skin ]] to cover the [[Glans penis|glans]] fully. There are single reports of growth of up to 5mm a month with intensive restoring, but reliable studies on this are not available.

The lost sensory tissue can not be restored - nerves that have been removed are permanently lost. There is, however, a significant regeneration of the remaining tissue. As soon as the remaining part of the inner [[foreskin]] and the any remaining frenulum are facing towards the [[Glans penis|glans]] again, the tissue starts to regenerate and reverts from its condition resembling external [[skin]], back to its original [[mucosa]]-like condition. The same can be observed with the surface of the [[Glans penis|glans]]. If it is once again covered on a regular basis - and be it only by an artificial cover or the restoration device - the layer of callus starts to vanish and the former leathery [[skin ]] becomes soft and smooth again. The regeneration results in a distinct increase in sensitivity, which, even though it cannot equal that of an intact man, is still noticeably greater than that of an unrestored [[penis]]. These effects can be observed just a few weeks after starting to restore.

Some of the current, common devices and techniques will be listed below. Which one is preferable in any given case depends on the circumcision style, namely the amount of [[skin ]] left, and the anatomy of the [[penis]] itself.

While the "[[Flesh Penis]]", or "[[Shower]]", already features most of its final length in a flaccid state, the "[[Blood Penis]]", or "[[Grower]]", is substantially shorter when flaccid and grows considerably during an erection. For the latter, restoration is often a bit easier, since there is more loose [[skin ]] available for stretching in a flaccid state.

If there is not enough reserve [[skin ]] available to apply a restoration device, this has first to be created by stretching the shaft [[skin]]. To do this, it is pulled with one hand at the base of the [[penis]] towards the body, and with the other hand below the [[Glans penis|glans]] towards the tip. The [[skin ]] in between is thus stretched and stimulated to grow. This procedure has to repeated several times a day for about 10 to 15 minutes.

The PUD (''Penile Uncircumcising Device'', left)<ref>Picture courtesy of American Bodycrafters Inc., inventor und patent holder of the PUD</ref> and the ''Foreballs'' (right)<ref>Picture courtesy of R. Wayne Griffiths, M.S., M.Ed., Cofounder and Executive Director of NORM www.norm.org</ref> are weights. With the first, the [[Glans penis|glans]] in positioned in a hollow at the upper side, the reserve [[skin ]] pulled over the rim and secured with tape at the narrow point. This is the only device on this list that allows for urination while worn, since it has a tube bored through the centre from the hollow to the lower end. Using the foreballs, the smaller ball is placed against the [[Glans penis|glans]], the [[foreskin]] pulled over it and secured with tape at the connection bar. This method is based on gravity to generate the needed drag, and therefore is not very effective if worn under tight fitting clothing or when sitting. The foreballs device is no longer in production.

To keep the [[Glans penis|glans]] covered between the restoration phases, there are - among others - fabric pockets available made out of [[skin]]-friendly material, that support the regeneration of the surface of the [[Glans penis|glans]], even when there is not yet enough [[skin ]] to apply a tugger. Devices based on the tuggers, which only hold the [[foreskin]] without applying pull, are also available.