Before deciding on such an unusual plastic surgery as penis enlargement, you need to have a clear idea of when it can and should be done, and whether it is worth doing at all.
In addition, details about the most common surgeries, as well as their possible consequences and how the organ is enlarged using the operative method.
Phalloplasty: what is it, reasons for appointment and contraindications
Penile plastic surgery involves either restoring the functions of the penis (both urinary and sexual function) 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 in medicine:
- abnormal changes in the penis;
- damage caused by various injuries (mechanical, thermal, chemical);
- underdevelopment of an organ or its small length / thickness;
- genital deformity;
- neoplasms (malignant);
- gangrene;
- removal of an organ for any other reason;
- erectile dysfunction, etc.
Most often, men turn to specialists who perform penis enlargement operations due to dissatisfaction with the appearance of the penis and especially 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 correctly.
The penis is measured in three dimensions:
- at rest;
- 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 as much as possible by gently grasping it and pulling on the head.
An organ is measured along its back (from the pubis to the edge of the head). In this case, it is advisable 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 the 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.They include:
- irreversible organ pathologies;
- inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system;
- mental disorders;
- autoimmune diseases;
- sexually transmitted diseases or genital infections;
- diabetes;
- leukemia and others.
To learn more about the operation and at the same time consult a doctor about the possibility of its implementation,first it is necessary to visit a sexologist, and then a urologist-andrologist.Once you have received enough information and passed the examination, you can go directly to a surgeon with experience in performing operations on the male genitalia.
The main types of penis enlargement operations
There are various options for surgery to change the size of the penis. Among them, several procedures can be distinguished, leading in most cases to the desired effect. Read more about them in more detail.
Ligamentotomy
Ligamentotomy is a fairly simple aesthetic operation that aims to increase the length of the penis.
Help.It should be noted that ligamentotomy is performed in most cases in the absence of indications, but only at the request of the man. In addition, the length of his genitals may even be within normal limits.
On the eve of the operation, the specialist performs an in-depth examination and commissions a number of tests. Most often we talk about tests that 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 on the eve of the operation it is necessary to carefully shave the pubis and wash it. Food and water should not be consumed on the day of surgery.
The operation itself takes no more than half an hour and is usually performed under general anesthesia.
- The surgeon makes a small incision in the scrotum, exposes the connective fibers to the ligament that supports the penis, and dissects them.
- The hidden part of the penis is pulled out, after which the incision is sutured.
Keep in mind that penis enlargement will not happen magically as a result of surgery. A positive result can be achieved only with the correct and long-term wearing of a special support device.
In the postoperative period during a hospital stay, the patient should observe bed rest and be periodically examined by a physician.After discharge, several rules must be strictly followed:
- turn off exercise for a while;
- abstain from sexual intercourse for 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 the extension cord for 3 months.
Full recovery after surgery occurs after 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, in the first place, 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 of the hospital where the patient spends his time in the postoperative period.
Lipofilling
Lipofilling is an operation designed not to lengthen the penis, but to make it thicker.The desired effect is achieved by administering a subcutaneous injection.In the case of lipofilling, the patient's adipose tissue is removed from the area where the amount is excessive, for example from the abdomen, lower back, thighs, etc.
- Removal of adipose tissue is completely painless and fast enough. It is then injected subcutaneously at the desired site, while forming a new penis size. After this operation, the risk of developing such a terrible complication as tissue rejection is unlikely, as the patient's own material is used.
Attention.It should be borne in mind that in the postoperative period there will be a gradual change in the size of the organ down, which will eventually stop.
The fact is that the fat after injection shrinks 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. After its end, small bruises, swelling will remain on the body, but there will be no scars,
as the procedure is done gradually, the fat is injected in small doses. - On the eve of the operation, an examination is performed by a specialist and a number of tests are prescribed, which are almost identical to the list described in the previous operation; in addition, urine can be taken for analysis.
- It is recommended to eat extremely well a few weeks before the operation (it is recommended to undergo a low-calorie diet), to 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 circulation.
The operation is quite complicated and is most often indicated for use in cases where the genital organ has been damaged or can not even be classified as a small genital organ, ie its length is less than 2. 5 cm. Transsexual or hermaphroditic persons.
A number of preparatory procedures are performed to perform this operation.and many analyzes are made. The main condition for performing a tissue transplant operation in the genital organ is the lack of contraindications for autotransplantation (there must be enough tissue in the organ, and the patient's condition must allow many hours of surgery, which by the way lasts about 6-8o'clock) . . .
Potential risks and consequences of the operation
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;
- deformation of the penis.
This is possible if certain technical difficulties arise during the operation, as it was performed by an unqualified surgeon.
After lipofilling, the risk of obtaining a different result from the one in question is lower than with ligamentotomy.and most often 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 used primarily to maximize penis size. This means that the patient must have a realistic understanding of what result he can expect after the operation.
Such procedures can increase the length of the penis by no more than 3-5 cm, everything else is either misleading or deceptive.
Summarizing all the above, we can say that the operation to enlarge the penis is not a myth, but not a "miracle", due to which the penis will increase dramatically. In addition, there is a significant list of contraindications and consequences of such a decision. why, if the size of the penis is within normal limits, it is worth thinking twice before deciding on surgery.