The application of anesthetic is useful for circumcision in children and should not be used for adult circumcision.
Male circumcision is a very small surgical procedure on the penis that lends itself to the use of local anesthesia. It is usually done by injection into the root of the penis, and in pediatrics, local anesthesia may be applied.
1. Penile injection anesthesia method: that is, injecting anesthetics at the root of the male to anesthetize the entire penile skin. After the injection of anesthetic, the pain feeling is reduced, and there is no pain feeling during the whole procedure. It is suitable for most men.
2. Topical anesthetics are applied on the surface of the penis to anesthetize the surface skin of the penis, but not the subcutaneous tissues, so there will be a certain degree of pain during the procedure.
Children due to the penis is not fully developed, generally will not occur in pain when the firmness and lower body congestion can be used. Adults penis by pain stimulation penis may be erect, affecting the operation, so do not use the local surface application of anesthetic.
Circumcision is a very simple surgical procedure, the patient should not have a psychological burden, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for surgery.