There are two main types of surgery that help increase the size of the penis: one to increase the length and the other to increase the width. Although these surgeries can be used by everyone, they are not offered because they are considered only cosmetic enhancement of the body.
Moreover, this type of surgery usually does not produce the expected results and may even cause serious complications such as penile deformity, scarring or infection.
Therefore, the need for penis enlargement surgery should always be discussed with a urologist to understand the benefits and risks in each case.
An operation to increase the width
The operation to increase the width of the penis can be performed in two ways:
- Fat injection: liposuction is performed on another part of the body, such as the hips, abdomen or legs, and then some of this fat is injected into the penis to plump it up and increase volume;
- Mesh placement: An artificial and biodegradable mesh with cells is placed under the skin and around the shaft of the penis to create more volume.
Depending on the type of operation and in each specific case, the diameter of the penis may increase from 1. 4 to 4 cm.
In any case, there is a big risk: injecting fat can lead to deformation of the penis, while with the placement of a mesh, the development of infection is more common, for example.
Lengthening surgery
When the goal is to increase the size of the penis, surgery is usually recommended to cut the ligament that connects the penis to the pubic bone, allowing the penis to fall further and appear larger.
Although this operation can increase the size of a flaccid penis by about 2 cm, this is often not noticed when the organ is in an erect position. In addition, due to cutting the ligament, many men report that their penis height decreases during erection, which can make intimate contact difficult.
How's the recovery going?
Recovery from penis enlargement surgery is relatively quick and it is possible to return to work within 1 week after the procedure.
In most cases, you can go home the next day after the operation, it is only recommended to rest at home until the stitches are removed and to follow some recommendations, which include taking painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs prescribed by your doctor, as well as keeping your penis always dry andclean.
Sexual intercourse should only be resumed after 6 weeks or according to the doctor's instructions, and more intense exercise, such as running or going to the gym, should be started only after 3 to 6 months.
Other options for penis enlargement
Other solutions that exist for penis enlargement use pills or vacuum pumps, which increase the amount of blood in the genitals and therefore can enlarge the penis.
In addition, when you are overweight, the penis can be covered with fat, so your urologist can also recommend liposuction of the intimate area, which removes excess fat and, for example, opens the shaft of the penis better.