Patient's question:
I had the circumcision surgery last Saturday, and they said it was absorbable suture. They said it would heal in a week, but now it's been a week, and the suture hasn't absorbed. Later, I went to some hospitals, and they said it wasn't absorbable suture. Now I've found that in several places where the stitches were, the skin is actually flipping back, which means it wasn't stitched properly. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Circumcision is one of the simplest surgical procedures in urology. During the circumcision surgery, the doctor will administer appropriate anesthesia, so there is no pain during the procedure. If you are worried about the pain of circumcision, you can completely rest assured. There is absolutely no pain during the circumcision surgery. After the surgery, there may be mild pain and swelling at the wound, and you should take painkillers regularly. It usually takes about 7 to 10 days to heal. If there is an erection of the penis, please use one hand to protect the wound and the other hand to firmly squeeze the painful glans to allow the penis to subside naturally, to avoid the wound from tearing open. If the wound swells, aches, and bleeds, you can apply local cold compresses and pressure to stop the bleeding. If the bleeding is severe, you should go to the hospital immediately for treatment.