Patient's question:
I had a circumcision surgery a month ago and the stitches haven't fallen off yet. The doctor said it wasn't necessary to remove them. Regarding how the circumcision surgery is done?Doctor's answer:
Since the doctor said it's not necessary to remove the stitches, they should be bio-degradable silk threads, so there's no need to worry too much. Don't fuss over it. Try to avoid soaking in baths as much as possible. If the threads are exposed outside, they will naturally fall off on their own. If they get trapped in the wound during debridement, they will be bio-degraded.After a circumcision procedure, if the threads are bio-degradable, it usually takes about a month for them to naturally degrade. Post-surgery, there may be mild pain and swelling, so you should take pain medication regularly. It typically takes about 7 to 10 days to heal completely.