The foreskin is the retractable fold of skin that covers the end of the penis. Circumcision is relatively simple surgery that involves the removal of the skin covering the tip of the penis.
Procedure:
The surgery time is approximately from 10 min. This surgery performed under general or local anesthesia. This is outpatient procedure and the patients return to home after the surgery. After the penis and surrounding area are cleansed, The foreskin is removed using a scalpel or surgical scissors and the remaining edges of skin will be stitched together using dissolvable stitches or A special clamp or plastic ring will be attached to the penis.
Recovery:
For decrease pain will use pain medication. Penis will be covered with topical antibiotic or petroleum jelly, and wrapped loosely with gauze.
It usually takes seven days for the penis to heal. The penis might look red, swollen or bruised and exit small amount of yellow fluid on the tip of the penis. Surgeon will give specific instructions on how to care.