Do you need to have stitches removed after circumcision surgery?

Patient's question:

25 years old
The foreskin is a bit long.

Doctor's answer:

Circumcision surgery is recommended to use synthetic absorbable sutures (common silk thread and sheep gut thread are more likely to cause infection and tissue reactions). No need to go to the hospital to remove them, they can be absorbed and decomposed by themselves in about a week. I believe everyone knows that phimosis and paraphimosis cause significant harm to patients, so it's important to seek treatment as soon as possible. In daily life, attention should be paid to dietary issues, avoiding stimulating foods, and maintaining a balanced diet. Additionally, regular follow-up visits can be scheduled when necessary.