Patient's question:
I have had my circumcision surgery for about ten days. Can I take off the gauze now? How long do I need to wait before I can take a bath? A question about circumcision surgery?Doctor's answer:
Before the surgical wound heals, follow-up check-ups should be scheduled periodically. The postoperative wound should be kept clean and dry, and care should be taken not to get it wet during urination. Wear loose underwear. Usually, after the wound is re-bandaged with sterile gauze, a gauze curtain is placed in the perineal area. The purpose of this is to increase friction on the glans penis. Mild swelling of the glans penis within 3 to 4 days after surgery is normal. This is a physical response caused by anesthesia and the surgery, and the swelling should be pink at this time. After surgery, it is important to avoid sexual stimulation and sexual fantasies to prevent an erection. Of course, the doctor will prescribe medication to prevent erections, but if sexual stimulation cannot be controlled, it is still possible that an erection may cause the wound to rupture and delay healing.