How long does it take for circumcision surgery to heal?

Modern people pay much attention to their own hygiene. If the foreskin is too long, dirt may be stored, which is very bad for men's health. Therefore, many men will choose to undergo circumcision. Circumcision may seem like a minor operation, but postoperative care cannot be ignored. So, many men will be concerned about how long it takes for circumcision to heal?

How long does it take for circumcision surgery to heal?

Generally speaking, after circumcision, the stitches can be removed in 7-10 days, recovery can be achieved in about 20 days, and sexual life can be resumed in about a month. However, the recovery time cannot be generalized and should be determined based on one's own recovery situation. After the operation, you should pay attention to the care of your body in all aspects, which will also have a certain effect on the recovery after the operation.

Wound Care After Circumcision Surgery

1. It is better to rest in bed within one week after circumcision surgery and avoid standing or sitting for a long time. Some young people are embarrassed to take leave after surgery and still insist on working. Due to the poor local blood circulation, the affected area will be swollen and the wound healing will be affected.

2. After circumcision surgery, it is better to wear looser clothes. Generally, after the operation, the doctor will put a gauze curtain on the perineum after dressing the wound, in order to reduce the friction of the wound area.

3. It is normal for the wound to have mild edema within 3 to 4 days after circumcision surgery. This is a body reaction caused by drugs and surgery. Note that the swelling is pink at this time.

4. Do not wet the dressing during urination. If it is soaked by urine, it should be replaced as soon as possible. You can prepare 75% alcohol or 1:1000 new chelate cotton balls or isotonic saline cotton balls, wipe the area around the urethra after urination, keep the wound dressing clean, or soak the head of the penis in 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution in warm water every day.

5. Take sedatives such as diazepam 2.5 mg before going to bed within 3 to 4 days after the operation to prevent physiological reactions from tearing the wound, causing pain or bleeding. If the wound becomes inflamed and infected and cannot heal for a long time, wet compresses can be applied with a wound-closing prescription, and some anti-inflammatory and swelling drugs can be taken orally at the same time.

6. Do not eat spicy food, drink alcohol or smoke during the wound healing period.