Post-surgery (phimosis surgery) should be done when the The head of the penis (glans) is not exposed when pulling on the skin on it, called prepuce. The indicated age for the post- 2 years and a half, as soon as the baby stops wearing diapers.
When the narrowing of the foreskin causes pain, inflammation and urinary infections, the postectomy should be done in the newborn. However, there are doctors who recommend that circumcision be done between 7 and 10 years old.
The surgery is relatively simple and the child goes home the same day. Four days after the postectomy she can return to her activities. Exercises, however, should be avoided for about 20 days.
In adults, the surgical post is a bit more complicated due to the pains and problems that can arise with the points due to involuntary erections at night. Sexual intercourse is allowed 30 days after surgery.
The sooner the post-surgery is done, the more comfortable is the postoperative period. However, the problem is less likely to be solved. On the other hand, the later the subject is circumcised, the worse the postoperative period is, but the assurances that the problem is resolved are greater.
It is up to pediatrician evaluate and indicate when the postectomy should be done, in the case of being an infant or child. Adults should seek a urologist doctor.
