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 surgery to lengthen or thicken the penis, you must consult a specialized doctor. You need to undergo an examination and tell the doctor about your problem, as well as the desired result.
Penis lengthening
Ligamentotomy (penis enlargement) is a surgical operation during which the ligamentous apparatus that holds the penis in the perineum is intersected, that is, the free portion of the penis is enlarged by reducing its hidden section (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 consult with an anesthesiologist (since the operation is performed under general anesthesia, it lasts approximately 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 observe the rules of personal hygiene and adhere to certain precautions (limit physical activity, sexual abstinence, etc. ).
Penis thickening
Lipofilling (thickening of the penis) is an injection of adipose 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 lipoaspiration must belong directly to the patient. This helps to avoid the occurrence of allergic reactions that are observed when a foreign implant is introduced. Adipose tissue is injected into micro-punctures on the penis, then a surgical patch is applied, and a bandage is applied 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 nourished them. As a result, the tissue may dissolve unevenly, and this leads to deformation of the penis.
Popular questions from clients
How long after surgery is it safe to resume sexual activity?
In this matter, everything is individual. In some cases, 2 months are enough for recovery; in others, recovery takes about six months. It all depends on individual indicators and how quickly the implants take root. Resuming sexual activity after surgery to lengthen or thicken the penis should be discussed with your urologist during a consultation. The doctor will be able to give more precise recommendations on this issue, 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 that is used for rehabilitation after surgery. The patient is recommended to wear the extender for 2-3 months until complete recovery. It will not bring discomfort in everyday life, but will affect the result - this procedure will serve to consolidate the operation.
An extender 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 in 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 it was before the operation. However, after penis 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. Plus, there may be some individual contraindications to this procedure. First of all, they are determined at the consultation stage by your doctor, but in general, contraindications include diseases of internal organs, blood clotting disorders, diabetes mellitus, cancer, and so on. Acute infectious diseases during the operation can also negatively affect the outcome of the procedure, so be sure to inform your urologist about them.