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Is It Normal That The Penis In Dark Brown After Circumcision?

My son just had a circumcision and his penis is wrapped. Just after the procedire his penis head was bright red but now it's dark red/maroon now. Is this normal? I'm worried the. A daves are too tight and restricting blood flow. Is this possible. Rather, is this likely?

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db
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
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Hello db and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, let me advise you that, the dressing after circumcision is given as a compression dressing, to prevent bleeding.
Normally, color changes will not be significant. If you feel it's very different from the post-operative color, you should visit the doctor.
In some cases, the dressing may come off, soon in a few hours.
A new dressing may not be needed then.
In case you've any doubts, send a photo of the penis here, directed in my name,for an expert opinion and reassurance.
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Is It Normal That The Penis In Dark Brown After Circumcision?

Hello db and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist, let me advise you that, the dressing after circumcision is given as a compression dressing, to prevent bleeding. Normally, color changes will not be significant. If you feel it s very different from the post-operative color, you should visit the doctor. In some cases, the dressing may come off, soon in a few hours. A new dressing may not be needed then. In case you ve any doubts, send a photo of the penis here, directed in my name,for an expert opinion and reassurance.