It usually takes 2~3 weeks for the swelling to go down after a child is circumcised, but the exact time cannot be generalized due to individual differences.
Circumcision refers to circumcision, during which local lymphatic vessels and capillaries will be damaged, leading to local blood circulation disorders, thus causing edema. After a child undergoes circumcision, the swelling can usually be reduced in 2 to 3 weeks after the operation. If the capillaries and lymphatic vessels suffer less damage during the procedure and the collateral circulation is established faster, the swelling will go down faster.
If the lymphatic vessels and capillaries suffer more damage during surgery, or if it takes longer to establish collateral circulation, it will take longer for the swelling to go down. If the wound is not properly cared for after the procedure and becomes infected, causing inflammatory oozing, it will take even longer for the swelling to go down.
After circumcision, children need to rest more, eat a light diet to avoid irritation of the wound, and follow the doctor’s instructions to change the medicine regularly.