Buried penis (Concealed or hidden penis) is a congenital condition in which the penile shaft is hidden into the surface of pubic skin and fat. On physical examination, the penis is buried below the surface of pubic skin and fat. Still, it can be palpated and visualised by applying pressure on the opposite side of the base of the penis. If this is mild, we can proceed to circumcision earlier. Circumcision can be postponed if this condition is in moderate to severe form. The buried penis may worsen after circumcision, mostly during infancy, presumably due to pubic fat.
The surgeon can do the operation by pushing the surplus skin back and exposing the penis by the use of forceps before the insertion of a Plastibell or Circumplast device, this is temporary, and as soon as the operation is over, the penis reverts to its place buried behind a mass of suprapubic fat.
As children grow and begin to walk, their appearance usually turns out to be expected. This resolution may be due to growth and maturation alone.