Usually, men think about penis enlargement for psychological reasons. The pressure of sociocultural factors or negative experiences of intimacy encourage representatives of the stronger sex to seek help from the clinic.
Note that in most cases, dissatisfaction with the size of the penis will be successfully resolved with psychotherapy. However, there are also medical indications for such an operation. The feasibility of the procedure is determined by the doctor based on examination and medical history, and then recommendations are made to the patient.
Regarding the normal length of the penis, there is no clear answer on this issue. Much depends on measurement methods, racial differences and other factors. For example, for Europeans it is 12-18 cm in an erect state. In this case, the measurement should be taken from the pubic bone, as the fat folds around the penis make it visually smaller.
The reason to consult a doctor about increasing the size of your penis can be due to its size less than 12 cm, as well as a change in its shape. In addition to lengthening surgery, penis thickening is also performed. Such results are achieved in a variety of ways, which will be discussed below.
Types of activities
Modern cosmetic surgery has several methods of penis enlargement. Doctors often use combined methods, including surgical intervention and the use of special devices - extenders. The latter is installed on the penis and helps to stretch it in length. Let's look at the most common penis enlargement surgeries performed in clinics today.
Cut the ligament
This is one of the most popular penis lengthening surgeries. The essence of this intervention is to cut the ligaments that support the penis (penile ligaments).
The ligaments that hold the penis go deep into the pelvis and attach to the pelvis. If you cut them, the penis will lengthen by 3-5 cm. This is achieved with the help of extenders, which are prescribed to men after surgery. At the same time, the protocols exist without the use of additional devices. The choice of technique is determined by the doctor based on the indications and capabilities of the clinic.
Initially, division of the suspensory ligament is performed through the pubic bone. However, after such surgery, the patient will be left with noticeable scars. A more modern method is access through a small incision in the scrotum. This procedure takes only 15-20 minutes and rehabilitation takes no more than 14 days. The procedure is completed by applying absorbable suture material.
In fact, this surgical intervention does not add a single millimeter to the penis. The surgery simply redistributes its length, pulling out the perineal part of the reproductive organ.
Liposuction
Increasing the thickness of the penis can be achieved through lipofilling. For this purpose, the patient's own fatty tissue is used, which is implanted under the skin into the penis. One of the benefits of using your own tissue is that there is no rejection reaction from the immune system.
This operation is performed under general anesthesia. In the first stage, adipose tissue is collected. Incisions are made on the patient's thighs or abdomen, through which a certain amount of fat is removed using a syringe. The fatty mass is then cleaned of impurities in the blood and placed in a thin layer under the skin of the penis through microscopic punctures.
At the end of the surgery, plaster is applied to the puncture sites.This procedure increases the thickness of the penis by about 0. 5-1. 5 cm.
Thickening surgery
Increasing penis girth can also be achieved through muscle tissue implantation. A muscle flap is taken from the patient's abdomen or armpit and placed around the genitals.
This operation is considered complex and is associated with postoperative complications. In particular, the possibility of hernia occurring is very high.
hyaluronic acid injections
Many clinics perform penis enlargement using hyaluronic acid injections. This ingredient has long been used for contouring, including the genitals. Fillers containing hyaluronic acid smooth wrinkles and help skin elasticity. This substance blends well with fabric and does not cause rejection or allergic reactions.
When introduced into the penis, hyaluronic acid is evenly distributed over the entire surface, thereby achieving a corresponding expansion of the organ. If necessary, only the head can be expanded separately.
This procedure does not require a hospital stay. At the same time, this technique also has its disadvantages. Therefore, unlike surgical methods of penis enlargement, the effects of hyaluronic acid are only temporary. After about 12-18 months, the substance is completely absorbed, after which the procedure can be repeated.
Advantages of ligament surgery
Among the available penis enlargement surgical methods, doctors prefer ligamentectomy.This technique is considered the safest and least traumatic for the patient. Here are the main advantages of this operation:
- The intervention does not require general anesthesia. Local anesthesia is enough to eliminate pain.
- The man spent only 2-3 days in the clinic.
- Rehabilitation after surgery is only 2 weeks. Intimate life can be resumed after 1-1. 5 months. In this case, the first few contacts may be accompanied by a feeling of discomfort, but this will quickly pass. If not, you should consult your doctor.
- Unlike other methods of penis enlargement, the reproductive organ itself is not subjected to any traumatic effects. The operation is performed only on the ligaments.
- In addition to lengthening, this intervention also partially eliminates other defects, such as curvature.
The disadvantages of the method include the inability to accurately determine in advance the effectiveness of the operation. It all depends on the personal characteristics of the man. In some patients, the size of the reproductive organs increases by 4-5 cm, and in others - 2-3 cm. Another consequence of penile lengthening is a change in the angle of erection. However, this does not affect the hardness of the erectile organ.
Indications for ligament cutting
There are both cosmetic and medical indications for penis enlargement surgery. The latter include:
- Peyronie's disease is a pathological curvature of the penis that occurs due to fibrosis in the corpora cavernosa;
- Penis length is too short (micropenis);
- compaction of the corpora cavernosa due to replacement by connective tissue.
Usually this operation is performed for cosmetic and/or psychological reasons:
- the desire to increase a man's self-esteem and attractiveness;
- get rid of psychological discomfort and complexes;
- Penile dysmorphia is pathological dissatisfaction with the appearance of one's genitals.
Diagnose
Before undergoing penis enlargement surgery, a diagnosis will be performed, including:
- consultation with an endocrinologist (or urologist) and a plastic surgeon;
- consult a psychotherapist (if necessary);
- UAC;
- blood chemistry;
- blood tests to detect infections - HIV, syphilis, hepatitis virus;
- consult an anesthesiologist;
- ECG;
- other types of studies (as determined by the physician).
Some of these contraindications are temporary. Once they are removed, the procedure can be performed.
Contraindicated
Cosmetic surgery to lengthen the penis is contraindicated if:
- under 18 years old (genital organs are still developing);
- Severe diseases of internal organs;
- acute inflammatory process in the genitourinary system;
- blood clotting disorders;
- arterial hypertension;
- erectile dysfunction;
- mental illness;
- malignant tumors;
- Serious pathologies of the cardiovascular system;
- endocrine diseases;
- local infection and/or pus.
Complications may occur
Immediately after surgical correction, swelling and hematoma will form in the intervention area, lasting for several days. Such post-operative complications are normal and disappear within a few days. In very rare cases, there may be bleeding and pus in the stitches after surgery.
Recovery time
In the first days after surgery, patients are prescribed painkillers and antibiotics (to avoid infectious complications). Every 2 days you need to go to the clinic to change the bandage. If non-absorbable sutures are placed in the wound, they will be removed after 14 days.
To consolidate the results after ligament surgery, the man should use a stretching set for 2-4 months. The device must be worn for several hours each day and removed at night.
If the extender is not worn out, the operation may be futile. The fact is that the cruciate ligaments grow together, pulling the reproductive organs back to their original position.
What determines the results of penis enlargement?
First of all, the results of surgical intervention depend on the individual physiological characteristics of the patient. In particular, this is the length of the perineal part of the penis (which can be stretched when passing through the ligaments), as well as the elasticity of the tissue.
Much depends on the capabilities of the clinic, the experience of the doctor, as well as the man's compliance with recommendations. Remember that if you follow medical instructions, the effects will last a lifetime.