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 anyone, they are not offered because they are considered only for aesthetic enhancement of the body.
In addition, 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 penile enlargement surgery should always be discussed with a urologist to understand the benefits and risks in each case.
Width increase operation
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 sides, abdomen or legs, then some of this fat is injected into the penis to fill and increase volume;
- Mesh placement: An artificial and biodegradable mesh with cells is placed under the skin and around the body of the penis to provide more volume.
Depending on the type of operation and in each specific case, there may be an increase in the diameter of the penis from 1. 4 to 4 cm.
In any case, the risk is high: fat injection can lead to penile deformity, while mesh insertion is more likely to develop an infection, for example.
Lengthening operation
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 drop even further and appear larger.
Although this operation can increase the size of the flaccid penis by about 2 cm, this is often not noticeable when the organ is in an erect position. In addition, due to the cutting of the ligament, many men report that their penile height decreases during erection, which can make intimate contact difficult.
How is the recovery going?
Recovery from penile enlargement surgery is relatively quick and it may be possible to return to work within 1 week of 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 follow some recommendations, which include taking pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory drugs prescribed by your doctor, as well askeeping your penis dry and clean at all times.
Sexual contact should not be resumed until after 6 weeks or as directed by your doctor, and more intense exercise, such as running or going to the gym, should not be resumed until after 3 to 6 months.
Other options for penis enlargement
Other solutions that exist for penis enlargement use pills or vacuum pumps that increase the amount of blood in the genitals and therefore can make the penis feel bigger.
In addition, when you are overweight, the penis may be covered with fat, and therefore the urologist may also recommend liposuction of the intimate area, which removes excess fat and, for example, opens the body of the penis better.