After circumcision, it usually takes one to four weeks for the edema to disappear, during which time the patient should stay in bed and change the dressing in time.
In the early days after circumcision, it is recommended that the patient rest in bed, change the wound dressing in time and make effective pressure bandage, etc. Most patients will have the edema gone within one week to four weeks.
The majority of patients will fade away within one week to four weeks after the operation.
The reason why edema occurs after circumcision, first of all, is the normal reaction of the tissue: after the tissue is traumatized, such as cutting and other situations will appear tissue fluid, lymphatic fluid exudation, and the circumcision at the subcutaneous tissue laxity, so it is easy to form edema after the operation. However, at this time, the edema maintains a short period of time and is easy to subside.
Secondly, venous and lymphatic reflux obstruction, mainly due to cutting surgery caused by part of the subcutaneous small lymphatic vessels and capillaries were cut off and temporary reflux obstruction, at this time, edema is also relatively easy to subside.
Furthermore, surgical factors are generally seen in the lack of surgical experience resulting in too tight sutures, edema in this case is difficult to dissipate on its own, must be promptly relieved of compression, and timely medical care.
Post-circumcision patients should strictly follow the medical advice, under the guidance of the doctor to correctly deal with edema.