A 35-year-old member asked:
swollen penis & testicles from hernia surgery, length of time to be ok?
2 doctor answers
Dr. David Earle answered
31 years experience General Surgery
Normal: They may also get black and blue. Should be almost gone by two weeks. Check with your surgeon to be sure.
Answered on Sep 2, 2018
Dr. Emil Shakov answered
17 years experience Aesthetic Medicine
Couple weeks: Ecchymosis and edema will usually resolve within a couple weeks.
Answered on Sep 2, 2018
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