Patient's question:
One week after the circumcision surgery, there is a small opening at the frenulum. The rest of the area is doing well. How long do you need to wait to have the stitches removed? What is the typical duration for stitch removal after a circumcision?Doctor's answer:
The wound healing after circumcision generally takes about 8 to 10 days. The stitches can be removed around the 10th day, but it depends on the condition of the wound healing. If the wound is swollen and affects scarring, the healing process may need to be shortened accordingly. In your case, since there is still unhealed skin at the frenulum, it is best to wait until after the 10th day to carefully observe how the stitches can be removed. It should be fine to extend the healing period and remove the stitches on the 12th day.For patients, if the condition of the urological disease is severe, timely and symptomatic treatment is necessary, along with proper medication. Otherwise, the disease may recur. Additionally, patients should maintain a proper diet.