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Results of non-surgical methods vary widely, and depend on such factors as the amount of skin present at the start of the restoration, degree of commitment, technique, and the individual's body. Foreskin restoration successfully restores sensitivity to [[glans penis]] and restores the [[gliding action]]. Certain parts of the natural foreskin cannot be reformed. In particular, the [[ridged band]], a nerve-bearing tissue structure extending around the penis just inside the tip of the foreskin,<ref name="Taylor interview">{{REFweb
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| accessdate=2007-08-26
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}}</ref> which helps to contract the tip of the foreskin so that it remains positioned over the glans, cannot be recreated. Restored foreskins can appear much looser at the tip and some men report difficulty in keeping the glans covered. Surgical "touch-up" procedures exist to reduce the orifice of the restored foreskin, recreating the tightening function of the band of muscle fibers near the tip of the foreskin, though they have not proven successful in every case.<ref name=Joy-touchup>{{REFbook
|last=Bigelow
|first=Jim
|author-link=Jim Bigelow
|year=
|title=The Joy of Uncircumcising!
|url=
|editor=
|edition=1998
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|chapter=
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}}</ref> A loose effect can also be alleviated by creating increased length, but requires a longer commitment to the restoration program. In addition, several websites claim that the use of O-rings during the restoration program can train the skin to maintain a puckered shape.
As the shaft skin expands and gets longer the [[circumcision scar]] will travel down toward the tip and eventually turn under and be concealed inside the restored foreskin.
Rearrange results sections.
See [[Basics of foreskin restoration]]
===Results===
Results of non-surgical methods vary widely, and depend on such factors as the amount of skin present at the start of the restoration, degree of commitment, technique, and the individual's body. Foreskin restoration successfully restores sensitivity to [[glans penis]] and restores the [[gliding action]]. Certain parts of the natural foreskin cannot be reformed. In particular, the [[ridged band]], a nerve-bearing tissue structure extending around the penis just inside the tip of the foreskin,<ref name="Taylor interview">{{REFweb
| quote=
| url=http://www.intact.ca/taylor.html
| title=Interview with John Taylor
| last=Taylor
| first=John R.
| publisher=
| work=
| date=1997-02-04
| accessdate=2007-08-26
}}</ref><ref name=Joy-frenar>{{REFbook
|last=Bigelow
|first=Jim
|author-link=Jim Bigelow
|year=
|title=The Joy of Uncircumcising!
|url=
|editor=
|edition=
|volume=
|chapter=
|page=13
|location=
|publisher=
|isbn=096304821X
|quote=
|accessdate=
|note=
}}</ref> which helps to contract the tip of the foreskin so that it remains positioned over the glans, cannot be recreated. Restored foreskins can appear much looser at the tip and some men report difficulty in keeping the glans covered. Surgical "touch-up" procedures exist to reduce the orifice of the restored foreskin, recreating the tightening function of the band of muscle fibers near the tip of the foreskin, though they have not proven successful in every case.<ref name=Joy-touchup>{{REFbook
|last=Bigelow
|first=Jim
|author-link=Jim Bigelow
|year=
|title=The Joy of Uncircumcising!
|url=
|editor=
|edition=1998
|volume=
|chapter=
|pages=188-192
|location=
|publisher=
|isbn=096304821X
|quote=
|accessdate=
|note=
}}</ref> A loose effect can also be alleviated by creating increased length, but requires a longer commitment to the restoration program. In addition, several websites claim that the use of O-rings during the restoration program can train the skin to maintain a puckered shape.
As the shaft skin expands and gets longer the [[circumcision scar]] will travel down toward the tip and eventually turn under and be concealed inside the restored foreskin.
== Surgical techniques ==
Results of surgical foreskin restoration are much faster, but are often described as unsatisfactory, and most restoration groups advise against them.
== Physical aspects ==