Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin, (the skin that covers the tip of the penis), and it's a procedure that can be performed on males at any age—from infants to adults. At Cutis Hospital, we approach this common yet delicate surgery with the utmost care, tailoring our methods to suit patients across different life stages.
Circumcision is chosen for many reasons, such as its benefits to health, culture, and religion.
Circumcision surgery is highly beneficial from a medical perspective because:
In adults:
At Cutis Hospital, our skilled surgeons use a scalpel to carefully remove the foreskin from the penis during circumcision surgery. To encourage appropriate healing, the skin may then be cauterized or delicately sutured back to the shaft. After that, the area is covered with a protective dressing to prevent infection and aid in healing. The procedure is modified for infants to provide minimal discomfort and tenderness; the foreskin is swiftly removed using special scissors or a certified circumcision tool.
For young children:
The foreskin can be removed quickly and precisely during circumcision surgery with the use of specially-made scissors or an instrument. The infant will be kept comfortable and safe throughout the procedure, thanks to the mild nature of this treatment.
Some swelling and bruises around the penis are normal after circumcision surgery.
How to handle this: Put an ice pack in the groin area. To help with swelling reduction, use an ice pack on the area there. For ten to twenty minutes, leave it in place.
Regularity: To maintain efficient swelling management, reapply the ice pack every two hours.
Keeping the dressings around the penis clean is important to preventing infection and accelerating healing.
Circumcision is a complex procedure. An incorrect incision may result in infection. It may cause severe complications, as it affects the penis and may spread to the internal organs. Therefore, it is prudent to let skilled surgeons operate on the foreskin.
At Cutis, we have a team of skilled surgeons and qualified nursing staff.
We use advanced surgical tools to ensure nominal discomfort and zero complications.
Our sanitized setup can prevent infection during and after the procedure.
Circumcision is not just performed due to religious beliefs. The following health benefits are equally available through circumcision.
It is difficult to regularly clean beneath the foreskin of uncircumcised penis.
The foreskin is removed due to circumcision. Hence, it is easier to clean a circumcised penis.
The risk of Urinary Tract Infections or kidney problems lowers in males with circumcised penis.
Risk of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) lowers due to circumcision.
Due to Phimosis, the foreskin may be difficult or impossible to retract. It may lead to inflammation of the foreskin. This health problem can be prevented through circumcision.
The risk of penile cancer reduces to some extent due to circumcision.
Hence, circumcision has many health benefits. Book a consultation at Cutis if you want to learn in detail about circumcision.
Any male individual is a suitable candidate for circumcision. It does not depend upon the age, as the infants, kids, teenagers and adults are equally suitable candidates for this procedure. However, circumcision may become essential in order to treat the following health conditions.
Swelling of foreskin
Inflammation of the tip or foreskin of penis
Inability to make the retracted foreskin return to its original position
Inability or difficulty in retracting the foreskin
Yes. It is essential to let skilled surgeons circumcise the foreskin, as an incorrect excision may lead to various complications.
At Cutis, we have skilled surgeons who can avoid such complications during the surgical procedure.
In Infants,
It may take 7-10 days for the circumcised area to heal. Our surgeons/nurses will provide instructions before discharge on how to reduce the discomfort. A child may remain fussy for a few days after the procedure.
In Adults,
Complete recovery from the procedure may take 2-3 weeks. You may become unable to go to work for one week or longer depending upon your overall health condition. It may take four weeks for an adult to resume routine activities or perform strenuous physical activities. It is prudent to avoid sexual intercourse or masturbation for six weeks after the procedure.
In Cutis, we take all precautionary measures to avoid the risk of infection or other health problems resulting from the procedure. However, you may notice the following issues despite following correct steps.
In Infants/Children
In Adults,
The aftercare of circumcision surgery differs from patient to patient depending on age and other health conditions.
In infants,
The penis may be slightly bruised or red for a few days after the circumcision.
In Adults and Kids,
You may notice swelling and bruising on/around the penis.
In Infants,
Circumcision surgery is a brief procedure in infants. It is performed within 10 days after the birth. The procedure may be completed within 10-15 minutes.
In Adults or older kids,
In case of adults and kids, the circumcision may be completed within 30-35 minutes. Our surgeons will administer general or local anesthesia before starting the procedure based upon your preference and physical condition.
Book a consultation for more information as per your requirements.
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