Whilst they do help to kill germs, most are corrosive to new skin and actually slow down healing. In the rare cases where an infection develops, see a doctor as soon as possible.
It can be beneficial and very soothing to soak the wound for 10 to 15 minutes a couple of times a day in a cupful of cooled, boiled water to which has been added a teaspoon of salt. Everyone reacts differently in respect of pain. For most people circumcision will not be very painful, but a degree of discomfort is to be expected during the first few days.
If you choose to take painkillers, then follow the instructions precisely. Do not take more than the recommended maximum dose. If you have a favourite brand of pain killer and the doctor has prescribed something else, be sure to ask about the effects of combining medications.
Do not take Aspirin or any Aspirin based product since these thin the blood and have an anti-clotting action which can increase bleeding from a wound.
Please liaise with the doctors first if you take aspirin regularly for heart-related problems. Stitches sutures in medical parlance need to remain in place long enough for the cut edges to knit together but not so long as to allow the skin around them to fully heal. In practice, this usually means they should remain for between 1 and 2 weeks. Although the doctor will normally use soluble or self-dissolving stitches they should still be removed after 2 weeks if not already dissolved by then. You can go to your own doctor to have the stitches removed or can do it yourself even easier, get your partner or a friend to do it for you.
Sterilise a pair of fine-pointed scissors and a pair of flat-bladed tweezers. Wash your hands and penis thoroughly. Carefully cut through a stitch near the knot and pull it out by grasping the knot in the tweezers. Do not be surprised if the location bleeds a bit.
If all is well then you can remove the remaining stitches, or you may choose to leave them a couple of days more if you wish. To reduce the effect of night erections pulling on the stitches during the first few days, empty your bladder before retiring and a few times during the night. Do not lie on your back, but on your side. It may be helpful to draw your knees up a bit into a more foetal position. Do not be over eager to have sex until your circumcision has healed, which will normally take up to six weeks.
To avoid excessive friction on the healing scar line you may wish to consider the use of a condom. A condom should always be used for penetrative sex even with a regular partner until the scar line is completely healed and settled down, which may take two to three months to achieve. There is no absolute need to take time off school or work after circumcision, but you may find it very hard to concentrate on work for the first few days and so may find it useful to take a week off.
A week or even two off work is very desirable if you do heavy lifting or if your job keeps you seated and unable to move around freely for long periods. Do not schedule a circumcision immediately before major examinations if you wish to pass them, as you cannot get up and walk around to relieve any pressure on your penis. You should naturally avoid energetic or contact sports, cycling and swimming until your circumcision has fully healed.
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Your staff were very professional, the clinic clean and welcoming. You were very reassuring both before the procedure and on Day 6 when I called with a concern.
The Plastibell did fall off the very next day. Do not measure liquid medicines in kitchen spoons. Store all medicine out of the reach of children. If your child or someone else takes too much of this medicine, first call the Central Ohio Poison Center at They will tell you what to do. Check for soft daily bowel movements after surgery. Constipation can cause more pain for your son.
Fever over degrees F rectally. Continuous oozing of blood or more than a few drops of blood on penis or dressing. Redness that starts to spread from the tip up the penis toward the abdomen belly. Pus-like drainage or foul odor from the penis.
Less urine than before Your child may have nausea and vomiting 12 to 24 hours after the surgery. Activity Your child should avoid straddle toys for two weeks. To do this, your doctor will place a protective cap over the head of your penis. Then your doctor will use a scalpel to cut away the top section of foreskin.
They may stitch the area to reduce your risk for heavy bleeding. In some cases, glue may be used to attach the remaining foreskin to the shaft while the skin heals.
This clamp will be left on for about a week. During this time, the clamp is cutting off blood flow to the foreskin. This causes the skin to die. The unwanted skin will turn black and fall away in a week or two. The remaining skin should reattach itself to the shaft. Your doctor may also apply glue. A dorsal slit is a small cut or incision in the foreskin.
The Shield and Clamp methods sometimes require a dorsal slit in order for the shield or clamp to fit properly into place.
The most common type of excision is a sleeve resection. To do this, your doctor will pull the foreskin over the head of your penis. They will then make a circular incision into the foreskin with a scalpel. They may or may not use a clamp to hold the excess skin while they make the incision. The remaining foreskin will be stitched to the shaft while it heals. Any surgical procedure can produce scar tissue at the point where the skin is cut.
Scarring from an incision is normal. It may sit higher than the surrounding tissue. The scar itself may even shrink and fade.
However, the scar is unlikely to go away entirely on its own. Skin around an incision may harden or thicken. This scar tissue may not fade or shrink as well over time. This can leave ridges or bumps along the penis shaft or under the glans.
If your doctor used the excision or clamp methods, they may use stitches to reattach the skin to the shaft. Stitches keep the new skin edges in place while it heals.
You may have minor scarring where the stitches were sewn. Greater scarring may occur if stitches rip or slip during healing. In rare cases , a scar can develop a thick tissue growth. The growths can be large and may require additional surgery. This should be discussed with your surgeon prior to surgery. You may notice a skin color difference between the newly exposed skin and the remaining foreskin on the shaft.
Likewise, the scar may be a different color lighter or darker than surrounding skin. Over time, however, these color differences should fade. Proper healing can take several weeks.
In the initial days after circumcision, the skin around the penis may appear red and swollen. As healing takes place, redness will fade and swelling will subside. Smoking cigarettes can also prolong your recovery time. People who smoke may also have a higher risk for complications following surgery.
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