How many days does it take to remove the stitches from a circumcision

After circumcision, if the traditional cutting and suturing procedure is used, the stitches are usually removed in about 8-10 days after surgery. If there is no co-infection, no oozing, no localized swelling, excessive tension, etc., then the stitches can be scheduled for removal in 8-10 days. However, if there is localized redness and infection, and localized swelling and high wound tension, it is recommended to extend the period to 2 weeks after the operation to remove the stitches appropriately. If various instruments are used to assist circumcision, such as using a circumcision ring for circumcision or a circumcision anastomosis for circumcision, there is usually no need to remove the stitches, and regular visits to the hospital to check the wounds and change the dressings regularly if the wounds are recovering well are sufficient. However, the circumcision ring needs to be removed, about 10 days after the operation; if the anastomosis is used for circumcision, the titanium nail attached to the anastomosis needs to be removed 10-14 days after the operation.