It may take about seven to 10 days before the circumcised area is completely healed. Download the printable version of this page PDF. Whether the circumcision is done by a mohel or doctor, it is still considered a minor surgery, and properly caring for the newly-circumcised penis can greatly reduce the risk of any complications.
Keep in mind, however, that there is some debate over the best way to care for your freshly snipped son. Whoever performs the circumcision should provide you with a guide on proper follow-up care.
And fret not, newly frazzled parents—the baby typically only takes a week to 10 days to heal. If given the green light to gauze, dab just a drop of petroleum jelly too much can attract bacteria onto the tip of the penis and gently wrap in gauze or a bandage.
Change this dressing whenever you change the diaper until the baby is fully healed. You also see long white gauze and bandage around it that will be removed in 24 hours or if it falls off earlier you may leave it off. General Care in the Weeks Following Circumcision.
Use disposable diapers for the first week; they are less irritating and help keep the area drier and cleaner. You may also gently clean the area around the penis with warm water and a soft washcloth.
Do NOT use baby wipes, towelettes, alcohol, powders or lotion as these may cause irritation. Please do not try to peel the glue off as it will dissolve on its own once you start bathing your son again.
If you are using a car seat, a folded diaper placed between your baby and the car seat straps will help prevent pressure on the penis. If your baby cries for more than a few minutes, it could be from air swallowed during the circumcision, and he will need to be burped.
The Healing Process After Circumcision. The Appearance of the Penis During Healing. This is a normal part of healing. This is normal.
Sometimes it is more prominent on one side than the other. This is normal and is no cause for concern. This is normal and no reason for concern. What can I expect my son to be like after the circumcision? It is not unusual for your son to sleep hours after the procedure and to miss a feeding or meal.
Some patients will be irritable for a number of minutes to hours afterwards. Behaviorally, most babies and children are back to themselves by the next day or two. How long does it take for the circumcision to heal completely? In general, complete healing occurs in about four weeks but most newborns or children show signs of healing by 1 week. Does it hurt when my son urinates after a circumcision?
It may sting a little on the first day, but after a day it should not be painful. The gauze is very sticky and hard to pull off. It is normal to use some force to pull off the gauze bandage. To make this easier, you can soak the gauze with warm water and Vaseline before pulling it off. In the end, you just may have to pull a little more firmly to get it off.
Remember the direct pressure technique if you notice any bleeding. You can also wait until day 4 when you bathe him. The dressing comes off easily then. You can also come to the clinic for assistance if you are having difficulty. When you take off the gauze, there is some bleeding. A small amount of bleeding is normal. During the first 24 hours, check your child's diaper at every diaper change for active bleeding. It is normal to see spots of blood no bigger than a two-dollar coin about an inch wide , but you should see a doctor if there is more blood.
After circumcision, your infant should have a warm bath every day for one week. You can allow the lubricant gauze to come off by itself, unless you are instructed to remove it.
If the gauze does not fall off on its own within 24 hours, soak it off in the bath. When the gauze comes off, it is normal for the penis to be discoloured with drops of blood and pieces of skin at its tip. Gently push back the edges of the penile skin from the glans after the first two weeks of healing. This will prevent the skin from sticking to the glans as healing continues.
Apply a topical barrier ointment such as petroleum jelly on the end of the penis after every bath and with each diaper change until the penis has healed completely.
A topical barrier prevents the penis from sticking to the diaper. Infants may be fussy and in pain for some hours after a circumcision, but this usually does not last more than a couple of days. Signs of pain can include crying and problems with sleep and feeding. During the first 24 hours after circumcision, you may give acetaminophen regularly to manage your child's pain. Be aware of how much acetaminophen your child has received in the hospital.
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