Channel 7's 'Sunday Night' - To Snip or Not to Snip?

[lauren22]

oh det i have some questions
if tiger is a boy he will be cut
How big is the cut?
Stiches?
Pain meds?

[Schmickers]

oh det i have some questions
if tiger is a boy he will be cut
How big is the cut?

If it is done using a scalpel, it is a very thin cut around the base of the head of the penis, although the head of the penis itself is usually inflamed because the foreskin has to be separated from it.

Stiches?

If a scalpel is used, usually one or two dissolvable sutures. If the plastibell and band is used, no stitches.

Pain meds?

During the procedure, usually not, although they will give you some anaesthetic cream to apply to the penis before the procedure to numb it.

Afterwards, you should ensure that your baby has adequate pain relief. I'd suggest paracetamol or ibuprofen for a few days, smearing vaseline on the front of their nappy to stop the penis sticking to it.