How long does it take to heal after a glans circumcision?

The glans penis is an important male reproductive organ and is also a relatively sensitive organ. Men need to take protective measures for their penis. When a man has a long foreskin, he needs to undergo circumcision. The stitches can usually be removed within a week after circumcision, and it can be fully restored within a month, and then you can have sex again. However, you should pay attention to the hygiene of the penis after circumcision to avoid the symptoms of balanitis.

1. How long does it take to recover after circumcision?

Generally speaking, most patients can remove the stitches 7-10 days after circumcision, recover in about 20 days, and have sex in about a month. However, the recovery time cannot be generalized. Some people may recover faster. It depends on their own recovery situation. Patients should understand some precautions after the operation to avoid delayed recovery. If it is after circumcision, the wound will have slight pain and bruising. Painkillers should be taken regularly. It will heal in about 7 to 10 days. If there is a penis erection, please protect the wound with one hand and pinch the glans with the other hand to let the penis subside naturally to prevent the wound from rupturing. If the wound is swollen, painful and bleeding, you can apply local cold compress and pressure to stop the bleeding. If the bleeding is severe, you should return to the hospital immediately for treatment.

2. People who must be circumcised

2.1. Those whose penis looks ugly

Circumcision can make a positive change to the appearance of a man's penis, thereby helping men to increase their confidence.

2.2. Local STDs in the foreskin

There are often localized STDs that recur on the foreskin, such as herpes, which is a very difficult problem to deal with. This is because the dead corners buried in the excessively long foreskin are "burned by wildfires and will grow again in the spring breeze."

2.3. Complete foreskin

Complete foreskin is too long, that is, the foreskin covers the glans and is not easy to turn over and clean. It is called "incarcerated foreskin" and must be surgically cut open. Adolescents with this kind of incarcerated foreskin should undergo circumcision. Since it is difficult to clean, the accumulated smegma and various viruses will cause symptoms and harm to local organs.

2.4. Foreskin is too long and affects sexual life

If the foreskin is too long and affects your sexual life, you should also consider circumcision. Many men are particularly prone to dermatitis on their foreskin. After contact with women, they may experience itching and rashes similar to allergies due to the body fluids of the other party or the lubricant on the condom.

3. Daily care after circumcision

3.1. Avoid spicy food

Stimulating food will have a certain impact on the recovery effect after circumcision surgery, especially drinking and premature sexual life will delay the healing speed of the wound.

3.2. Avoid inflammatory infections

Be sure to avoid serious infection after surgery. If the gauze is accidentally wetted when urinating, it should be replaced in time. After each urination, the area around the wound should be gently wiped with disinfectant to avoid infection and recurrence of the disease.

3.3. Choose loose clothing

After the operation, you should choose loose and non-tight clothes to reduce friction on the genitals and wounds, and pay more attention to rest.

3.4. Avoid premature sexual activity

Men can have sex one month after surgery, that is, after the wound has healed completely, the stitches have been removed, and the male private parts have fully recovered.

Common circumcision procedures

1. Traditional circumcision

The operation takes about an hour and may be painful and cause relatively heavy bleeding. The recovery time after the operation is also longer and the stitches need to be removed about a week after the operation.

2. Root carving circumcision

It is a non-circumcision surgery, in which the excessive foreskin is removed at the base of the penis. This surgery does not affect the subcutaneous lymphatic system and blood flow system of the penis, does not cause bleeding after the surgery, does not damage the frenulum, maintains the natural shape of the penis, does not cause pain after erection, has little surgical trauma, no edema after the surgery, and a short recovery time.

3. Nano-laser circumcision

Using American nano-laser technology, the operation time is short, the incision is neat, the bleeding is less, there is no need to remove stitches after the operation, and the recovery is fast.

4. European circumcision

It uses an imported European ring to cover the foreskin that is too long, allowing the tissue to naturally necrotize over a certain period of time. The operation is short, bleeding-free, and has a beautiful appearance. No surgery or stitches need to be removed.