Before you decide on such an unusual plastic surgery as penis enlargement, you need to have a clear idea of when it can and should be performed, as well as whether it is worth doing it at all.
Next, in detail about the most common surgical operations, as well as their possible consequences and how the organ is enlarged by the operative method.
Phalloplasty: what it is, reasons for naming and contraindications
Penile plastic surgery involves either restoring the functions of the penis (both urinary and sexual functions), or changing its external characteristics.
Indications for phalloplasty are the reasons that led to the failure or lack of functionality of the penis.
But, in addition to the main reasons, there are several others in medicine:
- abnormal changes in the penis;
- damage caused by various injuries (mechanical, thermal, chemical);
- underdevelopment of the organ or its small length / thickness;
- genital deformity;
- neoplasms (malignant);
- gangrene;
- organ removal for any other reason;
- erectile dysfunction etc.
Men most often turn to specialists who perform penis enlargement operations due to dissatisfaction with the appearance of the penis, and especially with its size. There is a certain indicator of the norm according to which the normal length of the penis varies between 12-15 cm, but it is important to measure it correctly.
The penis is measured in three dimensions:
- in peace;
- when stretched;
- with an erection.
The measurement is performed in a room at room temperature immediately after undressing to avoid tissue shrinkage due to cooling.You can stretch the penis to the maximum by lightly grasping and pulling on the head.
The organ is measured along the back (from the pubis to the edge of the head). In this case, it is desirable to hold the penis so that there is a right angle between it and the abdominal wall. If the length of the penis is less than 9. 5 cm, then we can say that a man has a small penis.
But, unfortunately, not all members of the stronger sex who have expressed such a desire can resort to this operation.There are a number of specific contraindications for phalloplasty.These include:
- irreversible organ pathology;
- inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system;
- mental disorders;
- autoimmune diseases;
- sexually transmitted diseases or genital infections;
- diabetes;
- leukemia, etc.
To learn more about the operation and at the same time consult a doctor about the possibility of its implementation,it is necessary to visit a sexologist first, and then a urologist-andrologist.Once you have received a sufficient amount of information and passed the examination, you can go directly to a surgeon with experience in performing operations on the male genital organ.
The main types of penis enlargement surgery
There are various options for surgical intervention to change the size of the penis. There are several procedures that can lead to the desired effect in most cases. Read more about them in more detail.
Ligamentotomy
Ligamentotomy is a fairly simple aesthetic operation whose purpose is to increase the length of the penis.
Reference.It should be noted that ligamentotomy is performed in most cases in the absence of indications, but only at the request of a man. Moreover, the length of his genital organ can be even within normal limits.
On the eve of surgery, the specialist conducts a thorough examination and assigns a series of studies. We usually talk about analyzes, which include: identification of group affiliation, CBC + clotting time, HIV analysis, hepatitis B and C and ECG.
If all tests are normal, the doctor will give detailed instructions on how to prepare for surgery. So, in the evening before the operation it is necessary to carefully shave the pubic area and wash. Food and water should not be taken on the day of surgery.
The operation itself lasts no more than half an hour and is usually performed under general anesthesia.
- The surgeon makes a small incision in the scrotum, exposing the connective fibers of the ligaments that support the penis and dissecting them.
- The hidden part of the penis is pulled out and then the incision is sutured.
Keep in mind that penis enlargement surgery will not magically happen as a result of surgery. A positive result can be achieved only by proper and long-lasting wearing of a special support device.
In the postoperative period during the hospital stay, the patient must observe bed rest and be periodically examined by a physician.After dismissal, a few rules should be strictly followed:
- turn off physical activity for a while;
- abstain from sexual intercourse 3-4 weeks after surgery;
- take prescribed medications in a timely manner for complete and rapid recovery;
- do not forget about personal hygiene;
- exclude wearing tight underwear;
- use an extension cord for 3 months.
Complete recovery after surgery occurs in approximately six months.If you follow all the rules and recommendations, you can achieve the desired result.
A few words about the prices of the operation. The cost of penis enlargement surgery, above all, depends not only on the clinic, but also on the equipment used during the operation, the professionalism of the surgeon, as well as the conditions in the hospital where the patient spends time in the hospital. postoperative period.
Lipofilling
Lipofilling is an operation that is not designed to lengthen the penis, but to make it thicker.The desired effect is achieved by introducing a subcutaneous injection.In the case of lipophilization, the adipose tissue of the patient is used, which is removed from the area where its amount is excessive, for example from the abdomen, lower back, thighs, etc.
- Adipose tissue removal is completely painless and fast enough. It is then injected subcutaneously at the desired site, while a new penis size is formed. After this operation, the risk of the manifestation of such a terrible complication as tissue rejection is unlikely, because the patient's own material is used.
Attention.It should be borne in mind that in the postoperative period, the size of the organs will gradually change downwards, which will eventually cease.
The fact is that the fat after the injection decreases in the range of 30-45%, which is considered normal.
- The duration of the operation is 1-2 hours. It is usually performed under local anesthesia. Upon completion, small bruises and swelling will remain on the body, but there will be no scars,
since the procedure is done gradually, the ointment is injected in small doses. - Before the operation, the examination is performed by a specialist and numerous tests are prescribed, which is almost identical to the list described in the previous operation, and in addition, urine can be taken for analysis.
- A few weeks before surgery it is recommended to eat only properly (it is desirable to go on a low-calorie diet), refrain from drinking alcohol, nicotine and a few days before the procedure to minimize physical activity.
Microsurgical muscle transplantation
The essence of the operation is to wrap the penis with a fragment isolated from the widest back musclefollowed by the imposition of microscopic vessels at the site of surgery to maintain active and healthy blood circulation.
The operation is quite complex and is most often indicated for use in cases when the genital organ is damaged or cannot even be classified as a small genital organ, ie its length is less than 2. 5 cm.
A number of preparatory procedures are carried out to carry out this operation.and many analyzes are taken. The main condition for performing a tissue transplant operation in the genital organ is the absence of contraindications for performing an auto-transplant (there should be enough tissue in the organ, and the patient's condition should allow many hours of surgery, which, by the way, takes about 6-8 hours). . .
Potential risks and consequences of surgery
Despite the seeming simplicity of the above operations, they can have not only a pleasant result, but also unpleasant consequences. So, speaking of ligamentotomy,it is impossible not to mention the possibility of several complications, such as:
- bleeding;
- erectile dysfunction;
- infection;
- penile deformity.
This is possible if certain technical difficulties arose during the operation, because they were performed by an unqualified surgeon.
After lipofilling, the risk of getting a different result from the one in question is lower than with ligamentotomyand most often it comes down to the possibility of infection, the appearance of asymmetry of the penis or insufficient correction.
It should also be understood that cosmetic surgery is primarily used to maximize penis size. This means that the patient must realistically understand what result he can expect after the operation.
Such procedures can increase the length of the penis by a maximum of 3-5 cm, and everything else is either deceptive or false.
Summarizing all the above, we can say that penis enlargement surgery is not a myth, but not a "miracle" because of which the penis will increase dramatically. In addition, there is a significant list of contraindications and consequences of such a decision. Therefore, if the size of the penis is within normal limits, it is worth thinking twice before you decide to have surgery.