Post Date April, 15 2023
What is the optimal age for phimosis surgery? Many male friends have questions about this issue. Phimosis surgery is not suitable for all ages, and there is an optimal time period. This article will introduce you to the answer to this question. Let's learn about the importance of choosing the age for phimosis surgery.
"If a male friend has a foreskin or penis, the glans cannot be exposed during normal times, nor can the glans be exposed during erection. In this case, it is necessary to immediately undergo a prepucectomy.". So, the common question for many patients is, what is the optimal age for phimosis surgery?
For congenital phimosis in infancy, parents can wash and care at home. First, turn the foreskin up repeatedly to expand the opening of the foreskin. This process should be gentle and gentle, and each time it should be moderate to avoid causing pain in the child. "When the penis is exposed, clean the foreskin dirt, and then restore the foreskin, otherwise it may cause incarceration of the penis.". "If the foreskin is tight, cannot be turned upside down, or has acquired phimosis, circumcision should be performed.". Surgery should be performed at the age of 5 to 6 years, as it is possible to see if the foreskin can retract on its own.
Expert introduction: Children before the age of 10 generally do not advocate surgery, and it is best for children to undergo circumcision between the ages of 10 and 16. This period is also the time for physical growth, and having circumcision does not delay their continued growth.
Due to the fact that the penis of a child has not yet developed normally, only those who still have excessive foreskin or phimosis after puberty require surgical treatment, and the child is too young to cooperate, in addition, it may have the possibility of self retraction. However, if it is repeatedly infected, or has scars, or has incarcerated phimosis, it is not limited to age.
The optimal age for phimosis surgery is between 10 and 16 years old. If the foreskin is too long or phimosis occurs during childhood, surgery should not be performed too early, as the penis is not yet fully developed at this time. phimosis surgery can also be performed in adulthood or after marriage, and there is generally no age limit.
Five key points of post phimosis maintenance
The prepuce and phimosis surgery is a common minor surgery in andrology. Although the surgery is small, postoperative care should not be ignored. So what issues should be paid attention to after phimosis surgery? Let's take a look at the detailed introduction of experts. The five key points for post phimosis maintenance are as follows:
1. Prevention of wound dehiscence: It is best to stay in bed for a week after circumcision to avoid prolonged standing and sitting. Some young people are ashamed to ask for leave after surgery and still persist in working. Due to poor local blood circulation, the penis is directly swollen into a purple eggplant shape, affecting wound healing.
Secondly, after circumcision, it is best to wear loose clothing. Generally, after dressing the wound, the doctor places a gauze curtain on the perineum to reduce the friction of the penis. Another point is that after circumcision, attention should also be paid to avoiding reading pornographic books. It is best for lovers to have sex after a month. Also, if there is redness or swelling after circumcision, it is necessary to promptly go to the hospital for treatment.
2. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: After foreskin surgery, male friends should not wet the dressing while urinating. If it has been soaked in urine, it should be replaced as soon as possible. Within 3-4 days after surgery, it is necessary to prevent penis erection, causing pain or bleeding. Finally, follow the doctor's instructions to replace anti-inflammatory drugs, and do not go to places with a lot of dirty dust.
3. After prepuce and phimosis surgery, try to eat some light foods on the diet, and avoid spicy and highly stimulating foods to avoid causing irritation and inflammation, which is not conducive to wound healing.
4. After surgery, it is best for patients to rest in bed, surf the internet or read books. Walk as little as possible to prevent postoperative bleeding. Generally, the dressing is changed once after 3 days, and normal activities can be performed after about 3 days.
5. After surgery, patients with foreskin and phimosis should take antibiotics and some drugs to prevent erections and relieve pain. Try to avoid thinking about or contacting pornographic or obscene magazines, online pictures, and videos after surgery. Avoid causing penis erection and postoperative bleeding.
Experts particularly emphasize that it is necessary to be vigilant when treating male circumcision surgery. Currently, some small hospitals and clinics use very cheap surgical fees to attract patients, but they also charge a lot of various fees after surgery. Moreover, the quality of circumcision surgery cannot be guaranteed, the surgical technique is unqualified, and the surgery is not standardized, which can easily lead to future foreskin scars, or affect future sexual life.
The above five key points for postoperative care introduced to everyone. Patients who have undergone this surgery must pay high attention to them to avoid improper postoperative inflammation.
