Phymosis surgery, also called circumcision or postectomy, aims to remove excess skin from the penis and is performed not only to prevent penile cancer, but also to prevent urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases.
Phymosis surgery is performed under general or local anesthesia and is a safe and simple method performed by a urologist or pediatric surgeon, being commonly indicated for children between 7 and 10 years of age, but can also be performed in adolescence, although recovery can be more painful.
- Recovery from fimosis surgery is relatively quick and in about 10 days there is no pain or bleeding.
- But until the eighth day there may be some discomfort and bleeding resulting from erections that can occur during sleep and that is why it is recommended.
- Perform this surgery in childhood because it is an easier situation to control.
After surgery, your doctor may recommend changing the dressing the next morning, carefully removing the gauze, and then washing the area with soap and water, taking care not to bleed. At the end, apply the anesthetic ointment recommended by your doctor and cover it with sterilized gauze, so that it is always dry. Points are usually withdrawn on the eighth day. Learn about some ointment options for phymosis.
To recover from circumcision more quickly, it is recommended to
After this period of rest and care, the man can observe the final result of the surgery, which facilitates the verification of his acorn.
This surgery, when performed in a hospital setting, presents a minimal health risk, is well tolerated and recovers quickly. However, although rare, complications such as bleeding, infection, narrowing of urethral meat, excessive or insufficient foreskin removal and foreskin asymmetry may occur, with the possible need for additional surgery.
Postectomy aims to remove excess skin that covers the penis, called a foreskin, facilitating exposure to the gland. Performing this procedure has certain health benefits for men, such as:
After removing the foreskin, the surgeon places stitches in the area for faster recovery and future infections can be prevented. Learn all about phymosis and how it’s treated.