After your circumcision has been completed, you should be able to go home on the same day.
Your penis may feel swollen, sore or bruised for the first week during your recovery. Try to wear loose, comfortable clothing to prevent rubbing or irritating the wound. Your penis will feel numb for about 12 hours after the surgery.
You should avoid using scented soaps or products while you’re healing as well, as these can cause soreness and irritation. You should avoid water coming into contact with the wound for the first 72 hours.
To help you manage any pain or discomfort, your surgeon may either prescribe or recommend over-the-counter pain relief medications for you to use.
After a week of recovery, you should be able to return to work. However, you should avoid having sex for four weeks to help prevent irritation and infection and allow time for the wound site to heal.
Are there any risks associated with adult circumcision?
All surgical procedures carry potential risks, even if they are simple procedures like having an adult circumcision. Some of these risks can include:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Scarring
- Pain
- Removal of not enough or too much foreskin
- Altered sensitivity
- Cosmetic dissatisfaction
At OneWelbeck, our team is committed to providing you with the highest level of care. Using our combined training and expertise, our adult circumcision procedures carry very low levels of risk.
We also offer unparalleled levels of care and will provide you with all the support you need before, during and after you have had your adult circumcision.