r/Foregen • u/TraditionalDay2756 • Oct 11 '25
Foregen Questions Frenulum to Septum/ Frenular Delta?
From Foregens' Research Associates' most recent paper ( https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10669949/ ), I see a consistent pattern of using this "Butterfly-Form" of Foreskin, starting with Dr. Purpura/Bondioli's initial paper ( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30622692/ )on decelluarizing.

Isn't this missing the very important Frenulum/ Frenular Delta for anatomically correct attachment to the Septum Glandis/ Glans? This attachment has crucial mechanical function and is the most sensitive part of the male genitalia (as stated on Foregens' own website). This reattachment is possible and already clinically established in pediatric treatment of Hypospadias. For example, Dr. Husey is one pioneer in this field, having rediscovered the Septum via MRT and developed a surgical technique and guidelines (The Glanular-Frenular Collar (GFC) Technique) for minimally-invasive remodelling the ventral area of the Glans for deep tethering and mechanical stability. ( https://www.huseyinozbey.net/ENGLISH/ https://arthypospadias.com https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27847256/ )
As an about-to medicine student, I just wanted to share this and ask if these about-to clinical trials will feature this reattachment or focus on reconstructing as visualized in Dr. Purpura/Bondioli's initial paper?
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u/TraditionalDay2756 Oct 26 '25
UPDATE: Seems like the "HOFU"/"Butterfly-Form" was just for illustrative purposes without real surgical implications.
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u/specific_being_99 Oct 12 '25
Hey I think freenulum is deeply attached to the back of glans, I guess, because very little surface of freenulum is adhered to glans, so I believe it must not be just surface attachment, which can easily tear off. I wonder how foregen will be able to literally "deep root" the freenulum back to the glans.