Phimosis surgery is indicated to remove excess skin from the penis in order to improve your intimate hygiene and sexual performance, when other treatments, such as the use of ointments that help the skin take off, do not solve the problem. Get some examples of Ointment for phimosis.
Surgery for phimosis is done with general or local anesthesia and is a safe and simple method, and is commonly indicated for boys between 7 and 10 years of age, but it can also be performed in adolescence, although recovery may be more painful.
Surgery for phimosis, also called Circumcision or Postectomy, is done by a urologist when an adult, or a pediatric surgeon when it is done in childhood. It removes excess skin at the tip of the penis, facilitating exposure of the glans. After removal of the foreskin, the surgeon places stitches in the region to make recovery quicker and to prevent future infections.
Benefits of circumcision
Removal of the excess skin that covers the penis has several health benefits, such as facilitating intimate hygiene, completely removing the smegma that is a secretion that accumulates between the skin and the glans penis, reducing the risk of infections in this region, reducing risk of urinary infections and sexually transmitted diseases like HPV and HIV, however, this surgery does not exempt the need to use condoms in every intimate contact to be completely protected from STIs.
Possible risks of this surgery
This surgery, when performed in a hospital setting, has few health risks, being well tolerated and rapidly recovering. However, although uncommon, complications such as bleeding, infection, narrowing of the urethral meatus, excessive or insufficient foreskin removal and preputial asymmetry may arise, with possible need for further surgery.
How is recovery
The recovery from circumcision surgery is relatively quick and in about 10 days there is no pain or bleeding, but by the 8th day there may be a slight discomfort and bleeding resulting from the erections that may occur during sleep and this is why it is recommended do this surgery even in childhood, because it is an easier situation to control.
After surgery, the doctor can recommend changing the dressing the next morning, removing the gauze carefully and then washing the area with soap and water, being careful not to bleed. At the end, apply the anesthetic ointment recommended by the doctor and cover with a sterile gauze, so that it is always dry. The stitches are usually removed on the 8th day.
To recover faster from a circumcision is recommended:
- Avoid exertion during the first 3 days and rest period;
- Put an ice pack on the spot to decrease swelling or when it hurts;
- Take painkillers prescribed by your doctor;
- Do not have sex for at least 1 month after surgery.
After this period of rest and care, the man can observe the final result of the surgery, with greater ease to check his glans.
