How does Circumcision work?

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis in men, exposing the end of the penis. A lot of families go for it because of cultural and religious purposes, and some go for it for hygiene purposes. Some families choose not to circumcise.

In Jewish and Islamic families, it is the religious ritual to circumcise their newborn babies. It is also common in the United States, and in some African tribes where men go for circumcision to the circumcision clinic.

How does circumcision take place in the clinic? What are the health benefits of it, and how to take care of a circumcised penis?

Keep reading to find the answers to this question.

The Procedure of Circumcision:

Circumcision of Adults :

It is typically performed on a day-to-day basis. It indicates you are not required to stay overnight.

Once you will be admitted, your doctor and anesthetist will meet you. You can voice your concerns or ask questions to them. You have to sign a consent form after getting answers to your queries.

Different anesthetics are used in this surgery. You can choose the anesthetic with which you are comfortable. If you opt for general anesthetic, you will be asked not to eat or drink anything 6 hours before surgery.

A general anesthetic will keep you unconscious throughout your surgical procedure. You can opt for a local anesthetic injection too which will numb your penis and the surrounding area. In a few cases, spinal anesthetics can be used in which you can't feel anything below your waist.

In this surgery, the foreskin of the end of the penis is removed using surgical or scal