The Circumcision Procedure For Babies
While the circumcision procedure can be painful for the child who has undergone the procedure, it is not life-threatening. It is performed by a trained professional called a mohel. The doctor may use anesthetic on the penis and may also apply cream or injections to the area prior to surgery to reduce swelling. The doctor will pull the skin from the foreskin to reduce paraphimosis.
The incision will usually be made in a horizontal orientation. The doctor will then close it with stitches. After the circumcision, the baby must keep the area clean for at least seven days. For several …