Traditional method of circumcision in babies and children Circumcision is one of the medical or ritual practices that has a long history in many cultures and religions.. Meanwhile, the traditional method of infant circumcision has long been known as a customary method of performing this procedure in many societies.. In some regions and among some families... about the advantages, disadvantages and important points about the traditional method of circumcision... What is traditional circumcision?.. Traditional circumcision is a method of circumcision that uses simple tools such as a surgical blade. or scissors and without the use of rings or modern devices.. In this method, a doctor or a traditional person (in the past like a barber or a circumciser) carefully cuts the skin of the foreskin.. local anesthesia in full compliance with sterile principles.. and precise surgical instruments perform it... Traditional circumcision methods ### Preparing and sterilizing tools Including surgical blade, forceps, sterile gas, disinfectants, local anesthesia ### Disinfection of the operation site Cleaning the penis with betadine or chlorhexidine solution ### Injection of local anesthesia Lidocaine is usually used to reduce pain... With the help of tweezers or the hand, the skin is gently removed from the head of the penis.... ### Cut the excess skin.. The foreskin is removed with scissors or a scalpel.... ### Control the bleeding It is done with sterile gauze, suture thread or astringent solutions.... ### Use of ointment and dressing Antibiotic ointment and soft sterile gauze are usually used... Advantages of the traditional method of circumcision ### Full control by the doctor The doctor can control the amount and exact location of the cut and get a more beautiful and accurate result.... ### Lack of dependence on special tools Unlike the ring method, which requires special equipment, this method is performed with a simple but precise tool. Unlike the ring method that requires the ring to fall, in the traditional method the result is immediately visible... Disadvantages and risks of infant circumcision... - If performed by an inexperienced person, there is a risk of damage to the penile tissue or excessive bleeding... - Due to the direct cut of the skin, the possibility of bleeding - In older cases, this method is more... Close the wound.... - Depending on the type of incision and the care after it, complete recovery may take a little longer... Important points about the traditional method... - It should only be performed by a specialist doctor or a pediatric surgeon.... - Full compliance with the principles of disinfection and sterility is required.... - Before the operation, the baby must be thoroughly examined - Blood disorders or anemia.... Get full training on post-circumcision care... Traditional post-circumcision care - Use of antibiotic eye ointment such as erythromycin or tetracycline - Daily washing with lukewarm water and mild soap - Changing diapers regularly to prevent the wound from coming into contact with urine - Pay attention to signs of infection (severe redness, pus, bad smell). Traditional circumcision is one of the oldest and most common methods of circumcision in babies and boys, which if performed by a circumcision specialist in Tehran and in a sterile environment, can be a safe and effective method. Despite some disadvantages, this method is still used by many doctors due to its high control and the doctor's opinion based on the correct results. Call 02166602506 or make an appointment online.