What is healing circumcision? It may take one week, two weeks or more depending on the
doctor you choose. The doctor will examine your child and recommend treatment. Most children
will experience some bruising and redness following their circumcision. Your child should be
able return to their normal activities after a month. Depending on the location of the circumcision,
some bruising will be minimal, and your doctor may need to repeat the procedure a couple of
times.
After a circumcision your child may be fussy for a few days. His penis might appear red and
swollen with a yellow crust. These will disappear once the circumcision heals. You should allow
your baby to nurse on a regular basis for seven to ten days. Your child should be able, within
seven to ten days, to resume normal eating or drinking.
Each patient’s healing time for circumcision is different. Most patients will take approximately two
weeks for their wounds to heal fully. It may take a few more weeks to perfect the scarring. The
scar will not be any different from the one you had when you were a child. You can have the
circumcision done under general or local anesthesia. Although general anesthesia is safer than
local anesthesia, it can have its risks. It is important to discuss the risks and benefits with your
doctor regarding local anesthesia. There are potential side effects.
During a circumcision, most newborns are awake. Your baby will be restrained so that he
remains still while being placed on his stomach. The doctor will clean and disinfect the penis. He
will then inject an anesthetic to the penis base. Although the anesthetic will make the child feel
more comfortable, there will likely be some discomfort. Your doctor may recommend swaddling
your child after his circumcision. To help ease the pain, give your baby acetaminophen.
Your penis will appear reddened and swollen the first few days following your circumcision. This
skin will begin to fade over time. If you have keloids, you may need additional surgery. Talk to
your doctor about this option before you undergo the procedure. Keloids are also a type of
raised tissue that is different from the surrounding skin. To prevent further problems, you should
not scratch the area after your circumcision. It may take several days for your penis area to heal.
While infection following circumcision is rare, it can happen. Most infections that occur following
circumcision are minor and are caused due to the disruption of skin barrier. This type of surgery
is performed in sterile conditions so you don’t need to take any prophylactic antibiotics before
the procedure. If you are concerned about the condition, contact your doctor right away. Your
doctor will be happy answer all your questions.
While there is no known cure for a swollen penis, scarring can be minimized after the procedure.
It is possible to reduce scarring by following the instructions and choosing a trained doctor. A
pediatric urologist can help you determine whether a revision of circumcision is necessary.
These surgeries are usually not life-threatening, and can improve a childâ€TMs overall quality of
life. If you experience problems after circumcision, you should contact your doctor right away.
After the surgery, your baby should not be allowed to get wet. After a few days, swelling and
bruising will disappear. After the procedure, a petroleum gel bandage will go around the penis.
The bandage will eventually fall off the next time your baby poops. Using a disposable diaper will
keep the area cleaner. You should also give your baby a sponge bath every day.
A thin yellowish film may appear in the area for a few days after the procedure. This is normal,
and should disappear within a few weeks. During healing, your child may seem fussy. You may
feel some discomfort when you urinate. This should subside in three to four days, but can last
up to two weeks. Your baby’s penis might look more severe than usual during these times. To
keep it clean, you may need to change the bandage daily.
During this time, you should avoid rough play with your child, such as slapping, pulling, and
jumping. It is best to wait at least two to four weeks following circumcision before you start
having sex. This will cause skin to become more sensitive and slow down the healing process.
Condoms should be used until the healing process is complete. If you’re having an erection, use
condoms during the healing process, and avoid touching the penis for a couple of weeks.