A female asked:
How long does it take a babys circumcision to heal? after my son has his circumcision, how long will it take the wound to heal?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
About a week: Most circumcisions will heal in about a week, depending on the method used. Those done with a plastabell often take a few days longer.
5.3k viewsReviewed Sep 29, 2020
Last updated Feb 28, 2021
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