The wound will be covered with a cotton wool which acts as a barrier between the wound and potential contamination by stools and urine.
Leave the cotton wool around the shaft of the penis in place for 48 hours (only sponge baby - DO NOT BATH).
After 48 hours, give baby a bath and gently remove the cotton wool.
Make appointment to see Doctor in a week time. On arrival at this appointment ask to see the nurse first.
Rarely one or two doses of infant paracetamol may be required.
No creams or other medications are required in the post operative period.
If there any problems or further questions please phone the surgery on the number in "Contact Us".
Healing time for the wound usually takes about 1 week. Some initial swelling and yellow crust formation around the incision sometimes occur and are normal.
If the wound bleeds during the first 24 hours after the procedure, apply pressure with a clean cloth for 10 minutes and contact the surgery on the number shown in "Contact Us".
After the cotton wool is removed, the incision may be gently washed with mild, unscented soap.
Use pain relief medication such as paracetamol for infants, as needed.