What to do after circumcision
· Pain relief
o Give paracetamol for pain relief. Give every 4 hours up to 4 times a day (except when asleep) for the day of operation, then as needed after that (see instructions on the bottle).
o An anti-inflammatory medication may also be prescribed for pain relief.
· Ointment and cleaning
o Please apply Bactroban ointment or Vaseline / petroleum jelly 2-3 times a day (or at each nappy change, if in nappies) to the end of the penis, for 2-3 weeks (to prevent meatal stenosis).
o Bathing can begin the day after the operation.
· Activity
o Avoid exposure to over boisterous activity for the week after the operation.
o Take one week off school and 2-3 weeks off sport.
o Stay out of swimming pools, spa pools and the sea for 2-3 weeks
· Follow-up
o Please ring the rooms to make a follow-up appointment for approximately 2 weeks after the operation.
o Please ring your surgeon if concerned
