8 weeks after circumcision and I still have swelling?

Question

I am 20 and was circumcised 8 weeks ago. I have one follow up a week after the surgery, and then another 5 weeks after that. The doc said everything looks great and I didn't have to come back. But not its week 8 and I still have some swelling...I'm not sure if I should call about this? Have any of you guys heard of swelling going on this long? Theres not a lot, but its still fairly obvious.

Answer 1

that would be unusual, for sure.  I would expect it to be swollen for no more than about a week to a week and a half.  Are you sure what you're describing as swollen isn't just how the skin now lays?  

Answer 2

Swelling in the beginning stage is normal but now I think you should go see your doctor ASAP.

Answer 3

you have had surgery.  yes there is a possibility that swelling could go on for eight weeks, especially with a high and tight circumcision.  why not call your doctor to make sure.  You already paid him.  Let him do his job.  here are some sites with info on adult circumcision and what to expect.

Main website for Dr. Reed's "The Reed Center":  http://www.penisdoctor.com/

Patient comments, Dr. Reed:  http://www.penisdoctor.com/circumcision....

Yahoo group for Dr. Reed:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Procircorg...

Main website for Dr. Cornell's "Circumcision Center":  http://www.circumcisioncenter.com/

Patient comments, Dr. Cornell:  http://www.circumcisioncenter.com/feedba...

Yahoo group for Dr. Cornell:  http://www.adultcirc.com/

http://www.circlist.com/

http://www.gilgalsoc.org/

http://www.aboutcirc.com/

http://www.medicirc.org/

Answer 4

whenever you get surgery if you feel something is not right, call the doc just to make sure

Answer 5

you have interrupted a lot of blood flow, it will take a while for the body to get them working as correctly as it can