How long does it take for the redness and swelling of the glans to disappear after phimosis surgery?

After phimosis surgery, the redness and swelling of the glans usually subside in 3-7 days. The specific time is related to postoperative care, personal constitution and other factors.

Glans redness and swelling after phimosis surgery is a common postoperative reaction, mainly caused by surgical trauma and local tissue edema. The peak period of redness and swelling is 24-48 hours after surgery. At this time, you can use iodophor disinfectant to clean the wound surface as directed by your doctor and avoid touching or rubbing. In most patients, redness and swelling begin to subside about 3 days after surgery, along with mild pain and less exudate. If the wound is kept dry and the dressing is changed on time, the redness and swelling usually subside significantly after 5-7 days. After surgery, you should wear loose cotton underwear to reduce the frequency of penile erections, and avoid strenuous exercise or standing for long periods of time. The diet should be light, avoid spicy foods, and keep the daily water intake above 2000 ml to help with metabolic recovery.

If redness and swelling last for more than 7 days after surgery and are accompanied by fever, purulent discharge, or severe pain, it may indicate infection or abnormal healing, and timely review is required. It is forbidden to apply ointment or scratch the wound by yourself in daily care, and avoid soaking the wound for a long time when taking a bath. You can sleep in the supine position at night to reduce local compression. Sexual life or masturbation is prohibited within 2 weeks after surgery.