Painless Gainesville Ga Laughing Gas Nitrous Vasectomy : Georgia Vasectomy Reversal Specialist performs no scalpel vasectomy reversals and microscopic vasectomy reversals in practice owned and accredited.
A common question after a vasectomy and as well microscopic vasectomy reversals is “What is the significance of skin bruising around the vasectomy site?” More importantly to the patient inquiring about this is, “Is anything wrong or does anything need to be done?”
After the vasectomy bullet points. | FAQ and What to expect after your procedure.
After the Vasectomy Bullet Points: Dr. McHugh is one of the Southeast’s most experienced no scalpel vasectomy and microscopic vasectomy reversals.
You have had your vasectomy…here are some “after the procedure” instructions and a heads up on potential issues that are peculiar to having a vasectomy.
The small opening at the midline of the upper strotum does not have a suture and will close on its own. A thin film of Neosporin ointment daily is recommended. Any spotting/oozing is usually corrected with pressure to the incision site for 30 minutes.
You can shower the day after the procedure, but don’t let water hit the procedure site directly.
Ice to the scrotum after the procedure helps with swelling and with discomfort. (Lidocaine is used at the opening and along the course of the vas tubes so there is anesthesia for an hour or so after the procedure.)
You’ll be given something for pain, this is to be used in an “as needed fashion.” If you don’t have pain, don’t take it or use Advil or Aleve. Taking a half a pill is acceptable.
Try to be off your feet with the scrotum elevated strictly for the first 24 hours and then as much as possible for the next two days. Most patient who have the procedure on a Thursday or Friday take it easy over the weekend and return to work on Monday. If you have a strenuous job, you may want to gradually get back into your routine.
For the first week after the vasectomy, compression underwear to stabilize the scrotum and elevation of the scrotum with a rolled sheet when sitting can reduce any swelling.
No sexual activity for one week.
No unprotected sexual activity until we have evaluated two negative specimens. It takes approximately 25 ejaculations to clear the tube beyond the vasectomy site. (A couple can achieve pregnancy if there is unprotected sexual activity before the sperm has completely cleared.) We recommend evaluation of specimens as a rule at 6-8 weeks. It is not about the time since the vasectomy, it is about the number of ejaculations.
Even though the opening is in the middle of the upper scrotum, the vasectomy sites are on the left and right underneath the skin. Discomfort, bruising or asymmetrical swelling is not uncommon, but should slowly improve over several days.
Each patient is given two specimen containers after the procedure and there are several options regarding checking the post-vasectomy specimen. Dr. McHugh examines semen specimens with a microscope at no expense. (The best days for dropping off the specimen is Monday, Wednesday and Friday-but it best to call to be sure he is available to examine.) For out of town patients, specimens can be taken to a local hospital for a “post vasectomy” semen analysis (we can fax an order) or use online test kits such as spermcheck.com.
It is not unusual, maybe 5-10% of specimens, will have a rare sperm. This just means that more time/ejaculations are necessary to completely clear all of the sperm. We will require two consecutive completely negative evaluations.
There are no special instructions about the specimen. If you obtain the specimen in the morning and drop off later in the day, this is not a problem. We are not doing a formal count, only the presence of absence of sperm. We will call you back with the results that day.
Concerns you may have after the procedure-How to contact us.
If any issues arise that you have questions about, feel free to contact us using the form below.
We will be happy to speak to you (770) 535-0000 or if you feel it is necessary, we will arrange for an examination in the office at no expense to you.
Our email: ngurology@gmail.com (Dr. McHugh replies on weekends!)
You also can utilize our text to email option. (You text your comment/concern and it comes immediately to our email. We check our email numerous times a day and on weekends.) The response comes back to you as a text. Here’s the number: 770-376-5616
Thank you for allowing us to participate in your care.
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David Hodges
2026-03-02
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K
2026-02-27
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I cannot recommend Dr. McHugh and his team highly enough. To be honest, I was nervous as hell about getting a vasectomy, but from the moment I walked in, they made me feel incredibly comfortable.
What really set them apart was how they handled my anxiety. They offered to play music to help me relax, and I asked for Otis Redding’s "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay." Not only did they play it, but the whole team started singing along with me while they worked!
It completely took my mind off the procedure and made the whole experience much easier than I expected. If you’re on the fence or feeling anxious about having this done, go see Dr. McHugh. They are professional, kind, and clearly know how to take care of their patients.
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Dillon Nix
2026-02-24
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Dr. Mchugh did an awesome job on my vasectomy. I was super skeptical and nervous about the procedure but fear not the awesome staff paired with Dr. Mchugh made the whole process very smooth. The procedure only took about 15 minutes and I was on my way back home! Today is the 5th day post surgery and I have very minimal pain and really no other side effects. 10/10 would recommend Dr. Mchugh to any and everyone!
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Travis Nelson
2026-02-20
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Very thankful for Dr. McHugh and his amazing team! Extremely professional!
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Missael Contreras
2026-02-17
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I contemplated for a long time getting a vasectomy. After much research I’m glad I decided to have it done here. I had an excellent experience from start to finish. The nurses were friendly and professional, the procedure was quick and virtually painless, and the follow-up afterward was thorough and reassuring. It really showed they care about their patients.
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Emily Condrey
2026-01-31
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My husband had a reversal last Jan (2025) 5 years post vasectomy.
I successfully became pregnant 6 months later and we are due with a baby boy in April 2026!
My husband doesn’t remember much due to how good the anesthesia was, but all of the staff was VERY friendly and Dr McHugh was super informative before surgery and made my husband feel comfortable and in good hands. He was also very responsive during post-op questions during healing time.
We would recommend Dr McHugh to anyone looking for vasectomy reversal.
Thank you!
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Kristen White
2026-01-20
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My husband had his vasectomy reversal with Dr. McHugh and it was a success! After a smooth procedure and favorable results, we got pregnant on our first try and are expecting a baby girl in July! Forever grateful for Dr. McHugh and his team!
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Tanner
2026-01-20
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Very thankful for Dr. McHugh and his team! I had my vasectomy reversed after 3 years. We traveled almost 3 hrs to have this procedure done. They explained everything from start to finish and left no question unanswered. They prepared me for a tough recovery and gave me great support for our journey. Excited that we got pregnant on our first try and expecting our little girl in a few months! Thank you Dr. McHugh for your expertise!
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Damion Hazel
2026-01-09
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Procedure was done pretty quick, wasn’t a bad experience at all everything went smoothly.
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MichaelJ
2025-12-23
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Vasectomies and Reversals Performed by Dr. McHugh Since 2020!
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McHugh No Scalpel Vasectomy | Affordable Painless Vasectomy
Atlanta Ga No Scalpel Vasectomy FAQ: Whether the concern about having a no scalpel vasectomy is pain, cost, convenience or safety…we have you covered! Check out the link below-“Everything you’d ever want to know about having a vasectomy” at Northeast Georgia Urological Associates.
Dr. McHugh performs between 30-40 No Scalpel Vasectomies a month, hundreds a year and several thousand in his 30 year urological career in Northeast Georgia.
Anesthesia (Absolutely no discomfort): we offer affordable nitrous and anesthesia and conscious sedation by a board certified anesthesiologist on Thursday. In this scenario, you will be monitored and will sleep through the procedure safely with absolutely no discomfort. Both methods used by the anesthesiologist are effective quickly and goes away out of your system quickly, so it is ideally suited for this type of procedure.
Local anesthesia with a pre-med (Usually Valium/Tordol as an oral premedication before the procedure and then local anesthesia with Lidocaine. This method is suited for the patient that has no fear of needles, no anxiety with medical procedures or passes out easily. This is a more streamlined method and is commonly done on Friday.
Insurance and Self Payment Options: Our office accepts most all insurances and we have relationships with them. This means that we accept what they allow. You may have a deductible and other particular specifics of your plan, but that is what we go by.
The Consultation: This is done with an in office visit which has the advantage of being able to perform an exam and assess options for anesthesia.
The procedure itself: All no scalpel vasectomies across America use a small hemostat to spread the skin (i.e. no scalpel), however whether after dividing the vas deferens tube the urologist uses cautery, clips or suture the success rate of 1/2000 is about the same. It becomes about the preference of the urologist.
Dr. Mchugh uses electrocautery (fulgurate or heat). We have learned over the years that many patients prefer not having the foreign body of the clip left in the scrotum. (See link above for the McHugh Method eBook on Vasectomy)
So the answer to the question is that there are several combinations of how the procedure is billed and options re: how it is performed. We do them all. We have done thousands of vasectomies over the years and perform hundreds a year.
“We know a thing or two about doing vasectomies, because we’ve done a vasectomy or two.”
Dr. McHugh is Georgia’s most experienced no scalpel vasectomy and microscopic vasectomy reversal urologist.
“The office staff was very nice and very informative to me and my wife. The doctor was very personable and made you feel comfortable. He explained everything he was doing and explained it before he did it. I would recommend him to anyone and you don’t find that in many doctors these days.” Z.S.
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K
2026-02-27
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I cannot recommend Dr. McHugh and his team highly enough. To be honest, I was nervous as hell about getting a vasectomy, but from the moment I walked in, they made me feel incredibly comfortable.
What really set them apart was how they handled my anxiety. They offered to play music to help me relax, and I asked for Otis Redding’s "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay." Not only did they play it, but the whole team started singing along with me while they worked!
It completely took my mind off the procedure and made the whole experience much easier than I expected. If you’re on the fence or feeling anxious about having this done, go see Dr. McHugh. They are professional, kind, and clearly know how to take care of their patients.
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Dillon Nix
2026-02-24
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Dr. Mchugh did an awesome job on my vasectomy. I was super skeptical and nervous about the procedure but fear not the awesome staff paired with Dr. Mchugh made the whole process very smooth. The procedure only took about 15 minutes and I was on my way back home! Today is the 5th day post surgery and I have very minimal pain and really no other side effects. 10/10 would recommend Dr. Mchugh to any and everyone!
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Travis Nelson
2026-02-20
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Very thankful for Dr. McHugh and his amazing team! Extremely professional!
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Missael Contreras
2026-02-17
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I contemplated for a long time getting a vasectomy. After much research I’m glad I decided to have it done here. I had an excellent experience from start to finish. The nurses were friendly and professional, the procedure was quick and virtually painless, and the follow-up afterward was thorough and reassuring. It really showed they care about their patients.
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Emily Condrey
2026-01-31
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
My husband had a reversal last Jan (2025) 5 years post vasectomy.
I successfully became pregnant 6 months later and we are due with a baby boy in April 2026!
My husband doesn’t remember much due to how good the anesthesia was, but all of the staff was VERY friendly and Dr McHugh was super informative before surgery and made my husband feel comfortable and in good hands. He was also very responsive during post-op questions during healing time.
We would recommend Dr McHugh to anyone looking for vasectomy reversal.
Thank you!
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Kristen White
2026-01-20
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
My husband had his vasectomy reversal with Dr. McHugh and it was a success! After a smooth procedure and favorable results, we got pregnant on our first try and are expecting a baby girl in July! Forever grateful for Dr. McHugh and his team!
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Tanner
2026-01-20
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Very thankful for Dr. McHugh and his team! I had my vasectomy reversed after 3 years. We traveled almost 3 hrs to have this procedure done. They explained everything from start to finish and left no question unanswered. They prepared me for a tough recovery and gave me great support for our journey. Excited that we got pregnant on our first try and expecting our little girl in a few months! Thank you Dr. McHugh for your expertise!
Posted on
Damion Hazel
2026-01-09
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Procedure was done pretty quick, wasn’t a bad experience at all everything went smoothly.
Posted on
MichaelJ
2025-12-23
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Vasectomies and Vasectomy Reversals Performed by Dr. McHugh Since 2020!