Patient's question:
I have had a circumcision. Usually the foreskin is not exposed, but it is exposed when erect. Do I need to have it done again?Doctor's answer:
1. It is best to rest for 1-2 days after the surgery. You can rest in bed or engage in activities like browsing the internet or reading. Try to minimize movement to prevent postoperative bleeding.2. After the surgery, try to avoid thinking about or coming into contact with pornographic or obscene magazines, internet images, and videos. Exposure to these materials can cause the penis to become erect, which may lead to postoperative bleeding.
3. Generally, a change is recommended every 3 days. After about three days, normal activities can usually be resumed without significant issues.
4. In addition to antibiotics, postoperative treatment typically includes medications to prevent erection and relieve pain.
5. Some discomfort in the glans penis may occur after the surgery, but this is a normal phenomenon. The sensation usually gradually disappears within about a week.
6. The surgical procedure takes approximately 15–25 minutes and does not require hospitalization.
7. Mild pain and swelling may occur at the wound site after the surgery. Pain medication should be taken regularly, and the wound should heal within 7–10 days.
8. Regular follow-up visits should be scheduled to monitor the wound healing progress before it fully heals.
9. The wound should be kept clean and dry after the surgery. Be careful not to get the gauze wet during urination.
10. The wound is sutured with absorbable stitches, so there is no need for them to be removed.