circumcision healing chart

aftercare of circumcision

It usually takes at least 10 days for your penis to heal after circumcision.

You'll probably be advised to take at least 1 week off work to recover.

You don't need to tell the DVLA if you have had a routine circumcision and don't have any other medical conditions that affect your ability to drive.

But it's your responsibility to ensure you're fit to drive after having surgery.

You should avoid having sex for at least 4 weeks after your operation.

Your care team will give you a contact number to call in case you experience any problems or have any concerns.

You should also be given details about your follow-up appointment, which may be at the hospital or with your GP.

For 3 or 4 days after your operation, it's likely you'll experience some discomfort and swelling around the head of your penis.

Before leaving hospital, you'll be given painkilling medication, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, to help ease this.

But contact your GP if you have a temperature, increased redness, bleeding, persistent pain or throbbing of your penis, as it could be a sign of infection.

Applying petroleum jelly (Vaseline) around the tip of your penis will stop it sticking to your underwear.

Wearing light, loose-fitting clothing for 2 or 3 days after your operation will also help avoid irritation to your penis while it heals.

You shouldn't feel any pain or discomfort while passing urine, but contact your medical team if you do.

10 common questions about circumcision healing chart

1How long does it take to fully heal from circumcision?

When you're discharged from hospital, you'll be given advice about your recovery at home, including when you can drive, return to work and have sex. It usually takes at least 10 days for your penis to heal after circumcision. You'll probably be advised to take at least 1 week off work to recover.

2How do you know if a circumcision is infected?

Redness or swelling around his penis gets worse, not better. You see signs of infection, like pus. Foul smelling, cloudy drainage comes from the tip of his penis. The plastic ring used during circumcision hasn't fallen off after 2 weeks.

3Does Circumcision Reduce Size?

A new study suggesting that circumcision can decrease sexual pleasure is drawing the fire of scientists in the field, who say the findings are flawed. The study, published in February in the British Journal of Urology International, found that circumcised men reported less sexual sensitivity than their uncut brethren.

4Can a grown man get circumcised?

Men who have a chronic infection -- where there's no alternative but circumcision -- likely experience the most problems afterward, he says. ... In the U.S., there is no obvious medical reason to get circumcised." Sure, sex will feel different to a newly circumcised adult, he says

5Does circumcision increase size?

Does it affect penis size? Uncircumcised (Uncut): A foreskin can make your penis look slightly bulkier when it's flaccid. During an erection, the foreskin retracts and almost disappears, so it won't affect how big your penis looks when it's erect. Circumcised (Cut): Your penis size is based mainly on your genes.

6When can I stop putting gauze on circumcision?

Put on a diaper tightly, and call your pediatrician. After the procedure, a thin piece of gauze is left covering the incision site. The gauze may stay in place for approximately 24 to 48 hours before falling off on its own.

7How long after circumcision Do you use Vaseline?

Even after the dressing is no longer needed, you should put a dab of petroleum jelly on the penis or on the front of the diaper for 3 to 5 days. This can help avoid discomfort from rubbing and sticking to the diaper. It usually takes between 7 to 10 days for a circumcised penis to heal from the procedure.

8Do you have to pull skin back after circumcision?

Usually, after the circumcision has healed, the penis requires no additional care. Occasionally a small piece of the foreskin remains. You should pull back this skin gently each time the child is bathed

9Is it normal for circumcision to pus?

The swelling is usually greatest between the line of the circumcision and the ridge of the head of the penis. ... A yellow-whitish film may develop on the head of the penis in the first few days after surgery. This typically goes away within one week. This is not pus or a sign of infection.

10How do you clean a circumcision wound?

Take a clean face cloth and dip it into the cup with the salt solution and gently wipe an area of the wound. Rinse the cloth in warm water before wiping the next area. Make sure that you wipe properly around stitches without pulling them in order to prevent any infection or complications.

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