Often men are dissatisfied with the size of their penis, which leads to psychological discomfort and complexes in the field of sexual life. To increase self-esteem and improve sexual relations with a partner, men resort to penis enlargement.
Modern medicine offers the following methods for penis enlargement:
- ligamentotomy - lengthening of the penis;
- lipofilling - thickening of the penis.
To determine whether you need surgery to lengthen or thicken the penis, you should consult a specialist. You should undergo an examination and tell the doctor about your problem, as well as 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, i. e. the free part of the penis is enlarged by reducing its hidden part (the part of the penis inside the body). Before the operation, it is necessary to undergo a number of tests (urine and blood tests, tests for hepatitis, HIV, syphilis, ECG) and a consultation with an anesthesiologist (since the operation is performed under general anesthesia, it lasts about an hour). After the operation, it is necessary to wear an extender for 2-3 months (a special device that allows not only to consolidate the result of the operation, but also prevents the formation of adhesions, promotes the physiological growth of the membranes and tissues of the penis). It is also necessary to carefully follow the rules of personal hygiene and adhere to certain precautions (restriction of physical activity, sexual abstinence, etc. ).
Penile thickening
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 from areas of excess deposition (abdomen, buttocks, etc. ) by liposuction must belong directly to the patient. This helps to avoid the occurrence of allergic reactions, which are observed when introducing a foreign implant. Adipose tissue is injected into penile micropunctures, then a surgical patch is applied and a bandage is placed on top. The main requirement in the postoperative period is abstinence from sexual intercourse. The disadvantage of this method is that the transplanted fatty tissues tend to dissolve due to the fact that they are deprived of the vessels that feed them. As a result, the tissue can dissolve unevenly and this leads to penile deformity.
Popular questions from customers
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. It all depends on the individual indicators and how quickly the implants take root. Resuming sexual activity after penile lengthening or thickening surgery should be discussed with your urologist during a consultation. The doctor will be able to give more accurate recommendations in this matter based on your individual data.
What is an extender and why is it so important during the recovery period?
An extender is a special stretching device used for rehabilitation after surgery. The patient is advised to wear the extender for 2-3 months until full recovery. This will not bring discomfort in everyday life, but it will affect the result - this procedure will serve to consolidate the operation.
An expander is also used to enlarge the penis without surgery, but in this situation it is better to consult a urologist in advance and follow his recommendations for this procedure.
It is worth noting that wearing an extender will not affect potency or reproductive function in any way.
Will penis enlargement surgery affect my ability to have children?
No. Reproductive function remains the same as before the operation. However, after penile enlargement surgery it is worth taking tests to check this possibility. It would not be superfluous to pay attention to this before the operation, so that you can compare the results before and after in this direction.
What negative consequences are possible after the operation?
In many ways, the quality of the operation depends on the experience of the urological surgeon, as well as on the quality of the materials he uses. In addition, there may be some individual contraindications for this procedure. First of all, they are determined at the stage of consultation by your doctor, but in general, contraindications include diseases of internal organs, blood clotting disorders, diabetes mellitus, cancer, etc. Acute infectious diseases during the operation can also negatively affect the outcome of the procedure, so be sure to inform your urologist about them.