How long does it take for the titanium nails to fall off after circumcision?

Titanium nails generally fall off within 7-30 days after circumcision. The specific time is related to wound healing, personal constitution and other factors.

Titanium staples are a commonly used suture material in circumcision and are usually used to fix the wound edges to promote healing. 7-10 days after surgery is the peak period when titanium nails begin to fall off. At this time, the wound is initially healed, and the titanium nails will gradually loosen as epidermal cells renew. In some patients, the shedding time may be extended to 15-20 days due to slow local tissue repair or deep titanium nail fixation. For a few people with special physiques or improper postoperative care, the titanium nails may remain for more than 30 days. At this time, the doctor must evaluate whether manual removal is required. There may be slight stinging or foreign body sensation during the removal process, which is normal. The perineum should be kept clean and dry after surgery, and strenuous exercise should be avoided, which may cause the titanium nail to fall off prematurely or the wound to dehisce. Disinfect the wound with iodophor every day and wear loose cotton underwear to reduce friction. If you find redness, swelling and exudation around the titanium nail or it has not fallen off for more than 30 days, you should review it in time.

Avoid bathing, swimming and other water-immersed activities for 2 weeks after surgery, and dry the wound immediately after showering. The diet should be light, consume more high-quality protein such as fish, eggs, etc. to promote tissue repair, and limit spicy and irritating foods. Sexual intercourse and masturbation are prohibited within 1 month after surgery to prevent wound tearing. Follow up regularly to check the healing progress, and the doctor will guide the timing of titanium nail removal based on the recovery situation.