How do you care for a circumcision after Plastibell falls off?
Care After a Plastibell Circumcision Clean the site with warm water and a cotton ball once or twice a day. Don’t use diaper wipes as they may sting. Only use water, and be gentle. The head of the penis (glans) is likely to be red at first and swollen, It will develop a yellow coating…
Care After a Plastibell Circumcision Clean the site with warm water and a cotton ball once or twice a day. Don’t use diaper wipes as they may sting. Only use water, and be gentle. The head of the penis (glans) is likely to be red at first and swollen, It will develop a yellow coating (scab).Click to see full answer. Then, what to do after Plastibell falls off?After the Plastibell has fallen off, apply petroleum jelly to the entire tip of penis. Gently retract the remaining skin and put petroleum jelly into the groove just beneath the tip. You may need to use a Q-tip to do this. Petroleum jelly will help your child’s penis heal properly.Beside above, how does the Plastibell fall off? The Plastibell® generally falls off between 3 and 14 days after the procedure and occasionally comes partially off before falling off completely. Don’t try to pull the Plastibell® off, as this may cause excessive bleeding. Gently cleanse the area with warm water twice a day or whenever it becomes soiled. Also know, how long does it take for the ring to fall off after circumcision? The scab at the incision line comes off in 7 to 10 days. If a Plastibell ring was used, it should fall off by 14 days (10 days on the average). While it cannot fall off too early, don’t pull it off because you could cause bleeding.Are you supposed to pull skin back after circumcision? After the circumcision has healed: You should pull back this skin gently each time the child is bathed. Note: If circumcision is not performed within the baby’s first two weeks (perhaps for medical reasons), it is usually put off for several weeks or months.
