posted by admaster on Jul 14
As long as the human race has walked the earth, there have been men who wished for a little more than what nature saw fit to endow them with.
There have been a lot of different methods of enlarging the penis developed over the millennia, most of which have met with mixed results to say the least. However, modern surgical science has brought us phalloplasty; procedures which can at least in some cases provide an enhancement in penile girth and length.
Strictly speaking, phalloplasty may refer to a reconstructive surgery or a cosmetic one. Here, we’re concerned with the second definition. Phalloplasty is an elective procedure which men may decide to have if they’re dissatisfied with their natural endowment. Many plastic surgeons specialize in the procedure due to the heavy demand on the part of the public for this surgery.
Basically, a phalloplasty is done to increase girth, length or both at once. The procedure is usually not covered by health insurance (since it is an elective surgery) and can cost anywhere from around $5,000 US to twice that depending on whether you’re going for one result or both simultaneously.
How Does A Phalloplasty Procedure Work?
To add girth to the penis, fat may be transferred from elsewhere on your body to the penis to enhance its width. Alternately, a dermal graft may be done (where skin is taken from another part of the body, usually the inner thigh or the forearm, treated then transferred to the penis) or the AlloDerm technique may be used. The AlloDerm method relies on processed donor tissue rather than tissues from your own body and is as such somewhat less invasive than the other methods. The necessary incisions are usually done by laser now; it’s best to choose a surgeon who uses lasers for this procedure since it results in less scarring.
If adding length is the goal, then this is accomplished by cutting some of the ligaments which attach the penis to the pubic bone. The amount of length which can be added this way depends on the patient’s anatomy; men may have more or less of the penis basically “hidden” away inside of the body, but don’t expect too much in the way of length here. Where you really see results from this surgery is in that the penis appears longer when detached.
These procedures can add around an inch to an inch and a half to the length of the penis. However, it should be noted that the penis will have a less acute angle after this procedure (except when the surgeon reattaches some of these ligaments to preserve the angle of the erect penis). Many men who have undergone this surgery report some loss in penile control as well, so discuss this with your surgeon before you schedule a phalloplasty.
What Are The Risks Of A Phalloplasty Procedure?
As with any surgery, there is a risk of infection; around 6% in the case of phalloplasty. There can be some scarring, though when done with lasers this is minimal. However, there is a risk of a hematoma forming in the area of the incision - something which your physician will need to see to.
How Long Is The Recovery Period?
Phalloplasty is often done as an outpatient procedure; the patient can return to work in a few days and resume sexual activity in six to eight weeks. Provided there are no infections or other complications, recovery is usually relatively quick.
Is phalloplasty worth the expense and the risk? That’s something that every man has to decide for themselves; feelings of inadequacy can have a powerful negative effect on the psyche - if the procedure is within your means and you feel that an enlargement is necessary to restore your self confidence, than having a phalloplasty procedure performed may be the right choice.
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