Circumcision is a relatively quick procedure and most children return to normal activity quickly.
Procedure Duration:
- Newborn (Plastibell): Only 10-15 minutes — including anesthesia and cleaning.
- Infant (2-6 months): 15-20 minutes.
- Older child/adult (surgical): 30-45 minutes.
Healing Stages:
- First 48 hours: Swelling and mild pain — controlled with painkillers.
- 3-5 days: Swelling starts reducing — yellow discharge is normal.
- 7-10 days: Plastibell ring falls off (or sutures dissolve). Nearly complete healing.
- 2-3 weeks: Full healing — color gradually returns to normal.
- Full month: Final cosmetic result.
Tips to Speed Healing:
- Regular vaseline — most important thing.
- Loose diaper — no pressure.
- Avoid swimming and rough play for 2 weeks.
At BEIT TARIQ Center, we schedule a follow-up within one week to confirm proper healing.