Many men may be afraid of circumcision and might have heard scary experiences about it from others, or they might be afraid of pain, worried that wound care after circumcision will be difficult, and unsure where to start learning about circumcision. Don’t be afraid.
We will explain why circumcision has many benefits and is very easy to care for. You can read about the benefits of circumcision at What is circumcision and why should you get circumcised?
And after circumcision, how should you care for and keep the wound clean? Let’s read the article and understand together.
Things to do after circumcision
- During the first week, you should clean the wound 1-2 times a day. Clean the wound with Betadine or saline solution and always pat it dry to avoid infection.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages. As everyone knows, after surgery you should avoid drinking and socializing. The same applies to circumcision; it is best to avoid alcohol for 7 days to reduce inflammation of the wound after circumcision.
- Avoid getting the wound wet. The circumcision wound should not get wet at all, or if it does, you should immediately pat it dry because a wet wound is more prone to infection.
- Wear loose-fitting clothes. You should wear comfortable clothes that do not feel tight or constrict the wound after circumcision.
- Avoid sexual activity and you can resume normal sexual intercourse about 3 weeks after circumcision or until the wound is completely dry.
- Avoid heavy exercise or strenuous work.
How to recognize an infected wound
After some time post-circumcision, you should observe the wound to see how it looks and whether it differs significantly from the typical post-surgery appearance. Check if there is pus or blood at the wound, if the wound is swollen or red, or if there is burning or pain around the wound.
A circumcision wound with pus may result from poor wound care, and some cases may have a high fever. If you experience abnormal symptoms, you should contact a doctor immediately.
Foods to avoid after circumcision
- Fermented foods, because these are not cooked and may carry a risk of bacterial infection.
- Spicy or strongly flavored foods, as these may cause increased sweating, and sweat can drip onto the circumcision wound, increasing the risk of infection.
- Undercooked or raw foods, since these are not fully cooked and may contain parasites, bacteria, or contaminants that increase the risk of wound infection.
- Alcoholic beverages, because alcohol significantly slows wound healing and also stimulates inflammation of the wound.
Which type of circumcision leaves a beautiful wound? Not sure which circumcision to choose?
If you are still unsure which technique to choose or which type of circumcision is best, open your mind and come consult with the doctor.
Because the doctor is a specialist with 14 years of experience in sexual health, urinary system, and sexual performance care.
Additionally, the clinic offers 4 types of circumcision techniques to choose from. The doctor also developed the automatic bloodless circumcision device, Titanium model (Disposable Staplecircumcision), which has the advantage of making the circumcision very clean with no blood at all, or significantly less bleeding than before, and is very safe. It can be customized to fit your genitalia perfectly. The clinic provides free consultation before and after circumcision with no charge. If interested, you can contact us at Click here to contact the clinic
Summary of post-circumcision care
After everyone has learned how to care for the wound after circumcision, you now know that post-circumcision care is a very important factor and should be given careful attention. Post-circumcision care should never be overlooked. But don’t worry that caring for the wound after circumcision is difficult because ETERNITY CLINIC is ready to provide consultation and instructions on wound care until the wound is fully healed. If you have any questions or want advice, you can contact us at LINE
