Then a trained doctor carefully removes the foreskin and closes the area for healing. The whole procedure usually takes less than an hour. Why do people get it done? Some choose it for hygiene, others for tradition, and in some cases doctors recommend it for medical issues like tight foreskin, repeated infections, or discomfort. Recovery usually takes a few weeks. Mild swelling or sensitivity is normal at first, but following aftercare instructions is very important for proper healing.