Potential loss of length. 2 Weeks post circumcision.

[calbo04]

Hello,

2 weeks ago I got circumcised due to having phimosis and it's healing up pretty well. There has been no infection and I have now been able to return to work and the gym.

I noticed when waking up from the discomfort of nocturnal erections I wasn't ever "fully erect". Out of curiosity I did attempt to get myself fully erect as my stitches have now dissolved and the swelling is practically gone. I noticed that it feels like I want to grow more but there is just no space to grow into if that makes sense. I measured and there is now a difference of between 1 to 1 and a half inches in length from pre-op to post-op which is alarming and has really taken a knock to my self esteem. Has anyone experienced anything similar?

Aesthetically I'm happy with the look but the loss of length wasn't anything I was made aware of before the procedure.

The circumcision scar is pretty close to the glans and the skin with hair follicles which was previously only at the bottom of my shaft is now further up. I previously curved upwards a small amount when erect and that curvature is no longer there.

I know It has only been a short time since the procedure but I do tend to worry about things and if this isn't correctable then it will remain to have a big impact on my self esteem.

[BexyBoy]

I have no experience of being circumcised, but I imagine that scar tissue is less stretchy than normal skin at least until it has fully healed. Hopefully others will be able to reassure you that you are experiencing a temporary issue, but I think it likely that your normal size will recover.

[lgoddard]

I had this same issue, sounds to me like you've had a low and tight circumcision which is what I had.

It takes time for everything to heal properly and the skin will also need to stretch a bit for you to get your old erection length back.

You are only early days so I suggest you let the healing process take place, talk to the surgeon if you are worried.

Also, once you've fully healed I suggest using coconut oil to massage the scar area.

[Arclight1979]

Heya. All sounds very familiar. I'm 8 months healed now and it's all feeling very normal and working better than ever. You're very early on in the healing process and you'll notice strength and length come back over the following weeks. By the 8-week mark you'll be feeling a lot better. It's all about patience and staying calm - easier said than done, believe me. You'll be fine, mate. You got this.