Often, men are dissatisfied with the size of their penis, which results in psychological discomfort and complexes in the area of sexual life. In order to increase self-esteem and improve sexual relations with a partner, the male population resorts to penis enlargement.
Modern medicine offers the following methods of penis enlargement:
- ligamentotomy - lengthening of the penis;
- lipofilling - thickening of the penis.
To determine whether you need penile lengthening or thickening surgery, you must consult a specialist doctor. You need to undergo an examination and inform the doctor about your problem, as well as about the desired result.
Penis enlargement
Ligamentotomy (penis enlargement) is a surgical operation in which the ligament apparatus that holds the penis in the perineum is cut, that is, the free part of the penis is increased by reducing its hidden part (the part of the penis inside the body). Before the operation, it is necessary to perform a series of tests (urine and blood tests, tests for hepatitis, HIV, syphilis, EKG), and to consult an anesthesiologist (given that the operation is performed under general anesthesia, it takes about an hour). After the operation, it is necessary to wear an extender for 2-3 months (a special device that allows not only the consolidation of the results of the operation, but also prevents the formation of adhesions, stimulates the physiological growth of membranes and tissues of the penis). It is also necessary to carefully follow the rules of personal hygiene and observe certain precautions (limit physical activity, sexual abstinence, etc. ).
Thickening of the penis
Lipofilling (penis thickening) is the injection of fatty tissue into the penis in order to increase its diameter and give it the required shape. Fat tissues that are removed by liposuction from the area of excess deposition (abdomen, buttocks, etc. ) must belong directly to the patient. This helps to avoid the occurrence of allergic reactions that are observed during the introduction of a foreign implant. Adipose tissue is injected into micro-punctures on the penis, then a surgical patch is applied, and a bandage is placed on top. The main condition in the postoperative period is abstinence from sexual relations. The disadvantage of this method is that the transplanted fat tissues are more difficult to dissolve because they are deprived of the blood vessels that nourished them. As a result, the tissue can dissolve unevenly, and this leads to deformation of the penis.
Popular customer questions
How long after surgery is it safe to resume sexual activity?
In this case, everything is individual. In some cases, 2 months are enough for recovery, in others, recovery takes about six months. Everything depends on the individual indicators and the speed of rooting of the implant. Resuming sexual activity after penile lengthening or thickening surgery should be discussed with your urologist during your consultation. The doctor will be able to give more precise recommendations in this matter, based on your individual data.
What is an extender and why is it so important in the recovery period?
An extender is a special stretching device used for rehabilitation after surgery. The patient is recommended to wear the extender for 2-3 months until full recovery. It will not bring discomfort in everyday life, but it will affect the result - this procedure will serve to consolidate the operation.
The extender is also used to enlarge the penis without surgery, but in this situation it is better to consult a urologist beforehand and follow his recommendations in this procedure.
It is worth noting that wearing an extender will in no way affect potency or reproductive function.
Will penis enlargement surgery affect my ability to have children?
no. Reproductive function remains the same as before the operation. However, after penis enlargement surgery, it is worth having tests to check this possibility. It would not be superfluous to pay attention to it before the operation so that you can compare the results before and after in this direction.
What negative consequences are possible after surgery?
The quality of the operation depends in many ways on the experience of the urological surgeon, as well as on the quality of the materials he uses. In addition, there may be individual contraindications for this procedure. First of all, they are determined by your doctor during the consultation phase, but generally contraindications include diseases of internal organs, blood clotting disorders, diabetes mellitus, cancer and so on. Acute infectious diseases during surgery can also negatively affect the outcome of the procedure, so be sure to inform your urologist about them.