The gauze may fall off your son’s penis on the same day as the circumcision. That is not a problem. If the gauze has not fallen off by the morning after the circumcision you need to take it off. If it does not come off easily you will need to soak it off with a wet washcloth. You may need to soak it for several minutes. Do not give your son a tub bath for three days following the circumcision.

We recommend that you put POLYSPORIN ointment on your son’s penis with each diaper change, even if the gauze is still on his penis. This will help keep the diaper from sticking to the surgical area. Apply the Polysporin ointment for 4-5 days following the circumcision.

Your son’s penis may look red and raw for two days following the circumcision. This is normal and expected. After that time, your son’s penis may have a white, patchy look. This is normal for 1½-2 weeks following the circumcision.

Please call our office right away if the shaft of the penis becomes red and swollen or if the head begins oozing or has any bleeding. If you see a spot of blood on the diaper, look deeper into the diaper to make sure a lot of bleeding has not occurred and been absorbed deeper into the diaper. Also call our office if you have any questions or concerns or if your son seems increasingly fussy.

You may use Tylenol for fussiness. Your son may be fussy for 1-2 days following his circumcision.

You may have a follow-up appointment scheduled the next day or so following the circumcision. This is at your doctor’s discretion.