Procedure: The Process
We ensure you are fully informed and comfortable with every step of the process.
The Circumcision Procedure
The surgeon will first discuss the procedure with you. If you agree to go ahead then he will take your child into the procedure room.
Step 1: Anaesthetic Application
Step 2: Preparation
He will first apply local anaesthetic - it is common for all children to cry at this stage.
He will then wait for a short while for the anaesthetic to work. He will separate the foreskin (prepuce) from the underlying glans and clean the accumulated smegma.
Step 3: The Technique (Plastibell)
He will measure your child for the appropriate ring size and fix it to the foreskin. He will remove the excess skin leaving behind a rim of tissue which will drop off with the ring, usually within the first 3-7 days.
Post-Procedure Expectations
It is usual for the child to feel the presence of the ring and the cut - he will be more irritable than usual and cry more for the first few days.
Step 1: Appearance: APPEARANCE IMMEDIATELY AFTER CIRCUMCISION
During this time there will be swelling of the area, some smell, slight blood / yellowish discharge and the skin will gradually change colour - do not worry as these will soon get better.
Step 2: Healing
The wound will heal fully in 2-4 weeks - until then it is a good idea to put on loose-fitting clothes.
Step 3: Crucial Aftercare Note
lease do not apply vaseline (white petrolatum), ointment, oil, cream or soap to the area until after the Plastibell falls off. Otherwise, the ring will slip and a second procedure will be needed to remove the ring.
Step 4: Daily Care
Give your child daily bath with warm water and keep the area clean to reduce the risks of infection - however, do not pull the ring but let it drop off on its own.
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