How long does it take to remove the stitches after a circumcision?

Prepuce is a common problem faced by Chinese men, and the harm of prepuce is still very great, especially premature ejaculation, which is a problem that men do not want to encounter. In fact, prepuce is not very difficult to deal with, you just need to go to the hospital for circumcision. And this is not a major operation, it can be completed in a few minutes. So, how long will it take to remove the stitches after circumcision?

Circumcision surgery rarely requires stitches to be removed. For circumcision surgery, generally oral anti-inflammatory drugs are taken for three to five days after the surgery, and the wound is left dry as much as possible without changing the dressing.

In the situation you described, if the stitches need to be removed, the dressings should be changed regularly. Generally, if the incision recovers well, you can consider removing the sutures after ten days depending on the recovery of the incision. As the incision gradually recovers in the later stage, it is recommended to consult the surgeon to see if the stitches do not need to be removed.

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

You can resume normal work and study in about a week, but because the glans penis is more sensitive, it may cause discomfort. Generally, you will be able to adapt in another week.

2. Will not being circumcised affect my future sex life?

Basically, there will be no effect. However, dirt is easily accumulated in the foreskin. If it is not cleaned, it is easy to cause inflammation of the woman's vagina and you may also get prostatitis. It is best to clean it every day. Whether to do circumcision should be decided by the doctor in the hospital.

3. How long does it take to have sex after circumcision?

You can have sexual intercourse one month after the operation.

4. Will the surgery leave scars?

Yes, there will be scars. After all, artificial ones are not as beautiful as natural ones. The scars are more obvious at the beginning, but they will gradually heal. They will not affect your sex life and will not attract attention when you go to the bathhouse.

5. Is there anything I should pay attention to in terms of diet after circumcision?

Do not eat spicy foods such as chili peppers within two weeks after circumcision. Do not eat foods that are more irritating such as chicken, duck, beef, lamb and seafood.

6.How long does it take to remove the stitches after a circumcision?

The recommended circumcision surgery uses chemically synthesized absorbable sutures (ordinary silk and catgut sutures are more likely to cause infection and tissue reaction). There is no need to go to the hospital to remove them, and they can be absorbed and decomposed by themselves in about a week.

7. Is there anything I should pay attention to in the week after circumcision?

The main thing is to keep the wound dry and avoid contact with water. It is recommended to have a circumcision in winter to avoid the inconvenience of taking a bath every day in summer. The more troublesome thing is urination. It is easy to wet the gauze if you are not careful. You can go to the hospital to replace it.

8. What should I do if my penis becomes erect after surgery?

Yes, after circumcision, the erection of the penis will cause short-term pain. Generally, doctors will prescribe some medicine to prevent erection for you to take (this medicine is estrogen, you should follow the doctor's instructions and not take too much to avoid affecting sexual function).