How Long Does Pain After Circumcision Last?

Every so often, boys may experience blood-tinged drainage from the penis tip. This is completely normal and should resolve within several days.

Once his bandage comes off, your son can apply antibiotic ointment directly onto his scalp and incision line of his penis to ease pain and crying. This should help lessen discomfort.

The day of the procedure

Adult Circumcision Melbourne procedures typically use local anesthetic. Before surgery, both penis and foreskin should be thoroughly cleansed before injection or topical cream numbing is administered by a healthcare provider.

Infants usually undergo their procedures in a hospital environment and may use a pacifier soaked in sugar water during the procedure, then be given acetaminophen for postoperative pain management.

The day after

On the day following his procedure, your son may experience yellow-whitish scalp spots as part of the healing process. This is completely normal.

Plastic rings typically fall off within five to eight days without needing to be pulled off manually, which could result in blood-borne illnesses like hemorrhaging or infection. Pulling them off could result in bleeding.

Your doctor may suggest giving your baby Tylenol (acetaminophen) to relieve discomfort, so follow all dosage instructions on the bottle carefully.

The first week

Within 24 hours of their procedure, use plain water to cleanse their penis at least twice daily or with each diaper change, and apply triple antibiotic ointment several times daily to the area in question.

Your baby may require pain medication such as Acetaminophen (Tylenol). You can give this dose directly into their vein.

After circumcising, your doctor may place a plastic ring over the penis of your child that should come off naturally in 10 days.

The second week

Within one week, the tip of your penis should appear reddened with yellow discharge indicating that your circumcision has healed properly.

Importantly, do not rub or submerge the area after cleansing, as doing so could irritate it further and exacerbate any infections present. Apply an ointment as soon as you finish cleansing to aid recovery.

Circumcised men have lower chances of contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, circumcision does not fully protect from such infections.

The third week

Healing time typically ranges between seven and 10 days for penis tips, depending on their severity. You should regularly apply antibiotic ointment or petroleum jelly, and change diapers frequently with lubricant applied at each change. If your child still wears diapers, make sure that lubricant is applied with each diaper change to provide optimal healing conditions.

Your penis may develop a yellow-white film at its head; this is normal and does not signify infection.

The fourth week

At this point, the penis may appear bright red – this is normal and should subside within 2 days.

Apply lubricant as necessary to ease itching and soreness, and apply antibiotic ointment at every diaper change during the initial two days following incision healing. It is wise to refrain from sexual activity until this area has completely recovered; otherwise you risk reinjuring its head.

The fifth week

Pain and swelling should subside over the next several weeks; you should wait to engage in sexual activities until after your incision has completely healed.

Apply triple antibiotic ointment several times daily at the site of circumcision to help avoid infection. You should also bathe your penis, starting three days post-surgery; use soap only on its head for best results.

The sixth week

At circumcision, doctors use clamps or plastic rings to tighten the penis and then clip off excess foreskin before applying an antiseptic ointment to avoid infection and provide pain medication as necessary.

Men should refrain from sexual activity until their glans is fully healed – typically six weeks. When bathing, pull back gently on the foreskin to keep it clean.

The seventh week

Newborn babies may experience discomfort as the anesthesia wears off. To minimize this discomfort, bathe them after each bowel movement with warm water while gently wiping bottom to tip. A dab of petroleum jelly may also help prevent their diaper from rubbing against sensitive areas or sticking.

By Day 3, tenderness should have greatly decreased and the Plastibell ring will fall off within 14 days (though do not forcefully remove it as this could lead to additional bleeding). Over time, your wound will heal.

The eighth week

Pain associated with circumcision typically fades after several days. Oral painkillers may help relieve discomfort; alternatively, an insulated ice pack placed over the groin may reduce inflammation and alleviate any associated discomfort.

Boys who have been circumcised may be less likely to contract HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in adulthood; it is essential that post-surgical instructions provided by your physician are strictly adhered to.