How many days to remove stitches for circumcision

The number of days to remove the stitches after circumcision depends on the sutures and the surgical method, for example, with absorbable threads it is not necessary to remove the stitches. If a disposable circumcision anastomosis is used, there is also no need to remove the stitches. Traditional circumcision surgery is performed with silk sutures, which are usually removed 7 days after surgery. Within 3 months after circumcision, try to avoid prolonged walking, standing or sexual stimulation fantasies, etc., to avoid repeated penile erection, which can affect the wound healing and may lead to wound dehiscence and infection. Keep the perineum clean, after surgery patients foreskin can have local discomfort, to prohibit scratching, after urination and defecation should be wiped clean to prevent local pollution, do not hold urine, before going to bed to drink less water, to avoid penile erection. At the same time, you should go to the hospital regularly to change the medicine, check the recovery of the wound, but also take oral antibiotics to prevent infection.