It is believed that many men interested in circumcision or bloodless circumcision have researched quite a lot before actually undergoing the procedure. The doctor has also presented many articles about circumcision.
But there are still questions like: Is circumcision really beneficial? Does traditional circumcision hurt? How is bloodless circumcision better than traditional circumcision? Bloodless circumcision reviews? Therefore, this article will provide answers for men who are still concerned about this matter.
Circumcision is a surgical procedure to remove the excess foreskin covering the tip of the male genitalia, allowing the foreskin to retract easily for cleaning. It helps wash away dirt from secretions such as sweat and urine residue that accumulate under the foreskin, which is a breeding ground for germs.
It helps reduce the risk of cancer and various diseases of the genital area, as well as preventing potential health problems in the future. It can be done at any age. Importantly, nowadays we have modern technology that improves the tools used, making circumcision easier and faster, with much less pain from the surgical wound.
Contents of this article
- Traditional circumcision
- How bloodless circumcision is better
- Does bloodless circumcision hurt?
- Advantages of bloodless circumcision
- Self-care after bloodless circumcision
Traditional circumcision
For traditional circumcision, the doctor will administer local anesthesia and use scissors, a knife, or an electric cautery device to open the foreskin and then stitch it closed. This method causes pain, bleeding, slow wound healing, and requires a long recovery time. The circumcision techniques include:
– Minimal circumcision aims to preserve the physical appearance and sexual function as before by only removing excess foreskin from the tip. This helps those with very long foreskin or a tight tip that makes it difficult to retract the foreskin, allowing easier cleaning of the glans.
– Partial circumcision removes part of the foreskin, leaving some skin covering the glans when flaccid, but when erect, the urethral opening is fully exposed.
– Loose circumcision after surgery, the glans is fully exposed. When flaccid, the skin is wrinkled around the base of the penis, except when very flaccid such as in cold weather, some skin may cover the base. When erect, the skin is not too tight and can still move somewhat. The advantage is that when wearing underwear or swimwear, the skin covering the base helps prevent the penis shape from being too visible.
– Tight circumcision removes a lot of foreskin so there is no loose skin around the base when flaccid. When wearing underwear or swimwear, the shape of the glans is clearly visible. When erect, the skin cannot move up or down.
How bloodless circumcision is better
Bloodless circumcision is a new method of circumcising the male foreskin using special equipment that cuts the foreskin and stitches the wound with strong material in one process. The device also stops bleeding, so the wound is immediately closed after cutting, resulting in little to no bleeding and less pain compared to traditional circumcision.
Does bloodless circumcision hurt?
Before the bloodless circumcision procedure, the doctor will administer local anesthesia to minimize pain during the procedure. However, once the anesthesia wears off, the patient may feel some soreness at the tip of the penis for 3-4 days after the procedure.
Advantages of bloodless circumcision
Bloodless circumcision has several notable advantages over traditional foreskin circumcision, such as:
1. Reduces the chance of wound infection or inflammation because the device cuts and immediately stitches the wound without opening it to bleed first, unlike traditional techniques that carry higher risk of side effects.
2. The wound line looks better with almost no visible scar compared to old techniques, and it is easier to clean the wound.
3. Less pain because it does not involve deep cutting like traditional surgery, so the skin is less sore.
4. Faster healing with minimal recovery time; wounds usually heal and dry within one week.
5. The procedure takes only about 15-20 minutes.
6. Equipment is available in various sizes, accommodating patients from 4 years old to adults, while maintaining effective disease prevention and genital hygiene comparable to traditional surgery.
Self-care after bloodless circumcision
– Avoid getting the wound wet for the first 3 days; if it gets wet, dry it immediately.
– Wear comfortable underwear for the first 2-3 days.
– If you feel pain, apply cold compresses or take painkillers prescribed by the doctor.
– Avoid sexual intercourse, masturbation, and activities that put pressure on the genital area such as cycling for the first 1-2 months or as advised by the doctor.
– Usually, the stitches from bloodless circumcision will fall off or dissolve on their own. However, the doctor will still schedule follow-up appointments to check the wound as usual.
If you still have concerns about circumcision, whether about the wound, care, recovery, or complications, you can consult with a specialist doctor and speak directly with Dr. Beer.
