I've been diagnosed with phimosis and I'm not sure what to do should I consider laser surgery or are there natural treatments that might work? I'm a bit worried about the risks and recovery time with surgery but also want something effective

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For phimosis, non-surgical treatments like steroid creams and stretching exercises are often tried first. If these aren't effective, surgical options like circumcision or preputioplasty might be considered. Laser circumcision offers a minimally invasive surgical alternative with potential benefits like faster healing

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After my circumcision, I've noticed swelling around the surgery area is this normal? I had the procedure done because of swelling on my penis after sex, and now I'm a bit worried about the recovery. How long should this last?

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