What is the reason for the hardening of the frenulum after circumcision?

Circumcision refers to the surgical removal of the male foreskin that is too long. The male foreskin that is too long can easily affect normal life and the life of the couple. It is easy to harbor dirt and cause bacteria to grow, which is very harmful to the genitals. It is also a common phenomenon for nodules to appear on the frenulum after circumcision, which may be a phenomenon caused by scar hyperplasia.

What is the hard nodule on the frenulum after circumcision surgery?

It is usually caused by local scars after surgery. Scars may become hardened and painful when rubbed. In this case, you can soak them in warm water. You can also apply scar remover externally to help soften scars and improve symptoms.

Postoperative precautions

1. It is best to rest for 1-2 days after the operation. You can rest in bed, surf the Internet or read books, etc. Try to move less to prevent postoperative bleeding.

2. Try to avoid thinking about or touching pornography, obscene magazines, Internet pictures and videos after the operation. This is because contact with these things will cause the penis to become erect, which can easily cause postoperative bleeding.

3. Generally, it should be changed every 3 days. After about three days, normal activities will generally be fine.

4. In addition to antibiotics, you should also take medications to prevent erection and relieve pain after surgery.

5. You may experience some discomfort in the glans penis after the operation, which is normal. Generally, this feeling will gradually disappear after about a week.

6. The operation takes about 15 to 25 minutes and does not require hospitalization.

7. There will be slight pain and bruising at the wound after the operation. You should take painkillers regularly and it will heal in about 7 to 10 days.

8. Before the wound heals, you should return for regular follow-up examinations.

9. The wound should be kept clean and dry after the operation, and be careful not to wet the gauze when urinating.

10. The wound is sutured with absorbable sutures, so there is no need to remove the sutures.

11. If the penis is erect, please protect the wound with one hand and pinch the glans with the other hand to allow the penis to retract naturally to avoid the wound from splitting.

12. 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 for treatment immediately.

13. Prepare a few extra pairs of underwear for replacement (or buy wash-free underwear), because tissue fluid may seep out and dirty the underwear during the recovery period.

14. It is best to avoid sexual thoughts during the recovery period, otherwise the natural physiological reaction will make you suffer! Patients can resume their sexual life one month after the operation.

15. Carefully choose a qualified doctor to perform the surgery, because the doctor's skills will affect the postoperative appearance and recovery process. For minor surgeries on key areas, carefully choose a good doctor!

16. After the operation, try not to get the dressing wet. If it gets wet accidentally during urination, be sure to change it as soon as possible. In normal times, wear loose underwear to reduce friction.

17. You should rest in bed within 3-4 days after the circumcision surgery and avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time as much as possible. You can take certain sedative measures under the guidance of a doctor to prevent penile erection.