Was circumcised at 33 about 9 weeks ago. Still have swelling on one side of incision. Md says sutures under skin may not be dissolved yet. What should I do to get them to dissolve/relieve swelling? Even thought about lancing the swollen area. Please advise
HelloThanks for query. The swelling of the suture line of circumcision can be mostly due to one of the two main reasons 1) Either surgeon has used non-absorbable suture material which is unlikely in present days of availability of ample of absorbable suture materials .2) It may be due to fibrosis of the scar tissue. However, precise cause can be ascertained on clinical examination and direct inspection of your penis. Please consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical examination . If needed you may have to undergo surgery of exploration of the operated site and re-suturing. Chat Doctor.