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Penis Enlargement (Length)
Surgery
Although penis enhancement
surgery has been available for several years, the techniques
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Fortunately however, as surgeons have gained research,
experience and technique, the procedure seems to be less hazardous
and less prone to the nightmarish consequences of earlier attempts.
How it works:
Surgical lengthening of the penis is achieved by
cutting the suspensory ligaments that support the penis. Once these
ligaments have been cut, part of the penile shaft (usually held
within the body) drops forward and extends out, thus creating the
illusion of a longer penis. After surgery, part of the postoperative
treatment includes stretching of the penis to prevent the severed
suspensory ligament from healing shorter than it was previously.
Without continuous stretching the gains achieved through surgery
are often lost.
Results:
Gains in flaccid length are by far the most noticeable.
Unfortunately gains in erect length are often less dramatic. In
fact some men do not gain any length or experience a shortening
due to fibrosis (shrinkage and toughening of tissues). In an extremely
comprehensive study into penile augmentation surgery published by
the Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality, a research sample of
58 men ranging in age from 22 to 67, average penile length following
surgery increased from 5.4 to only 5.7 inches. Moreover, 69 percent
of this research sample stated that the gains in length had not
lived up to their expectations. Furthermore, apart from the apparent
lack of significant gains in erect penile length, the severing of
the suspensory ligament has further detrimental consequences. These
include a significant reduction in the angle of erection as well
as increased susceptibility to injury.
Penis Enlargement (Girth)
Surgery:
Other surgical methods of penile enhancement are
directed towards increasing the girth of the penis. These techniques
are more successful in achieving their aims.
How it works:
Until recently, penile girth was surgically increased
through the use of a technique known as Fat Transfer. This involved
the removal of fat cells by the use of liposuction, either from
the lower abdomen or inner thighs. The fat cells were then purified
and injected along the length of the penile shaft between the erectile
tissue and the skin of the penis. Unfortunately, this technique
often failed to produce permanent satisfactory results, as over
time the fat injected into the penis would be slowly reabsorbed
back into the body. In fact, The American Society for Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) considers this technique to be of high risk
and notes there is insufficient data presently available to establish
its safety and effectiveness.
A more recent surgical technique, virtually replacing
Fat Transfer has been the development of Dermal Graft Augmentation.
This involves the removal of strips of tissue consisting of all
the layers of skin and underlying subcutaneous fat from under the
gluteal folds of the buttocks and then inserting these strips into
each side of the penis. Because Dermal fat grafts are more securely
placed and the fat transferred is far less traumatized than when
injected, the results are generally considered to be far more stable
and long term. Again however, complications can occur if segments
of the grafts do not completely survive. Such complications can
include the development of penile curvature and asymmetry.
Results:
The results of the study into penile augmentation
surgery mentioned above confirm that surgical techniques used to
thicken the penis are far more effective than those designed to
increase penile length. In the research sample of men studied, flaccid
circumference following the above procedure had increased from an
average of 3.1 inches to an average of 4.1 inches, whilst erect
penile circumference increased from an average of 4.1 inches before
surgery to 4.8 inches after surgery.
Myth:
Increasing penis size through surgery is
a safe and cost effective method.
It should be remembered that there are risks involved with any surgical
procedure. With regard to penile augmentation surgery in particular,
The American Urological Association does not presently consider
the techniques involved to have been proven to be safe or effective.
Whether the possible benefits out weigh the potential dangers is
a question that can only be answered by the individual concerned.
Whilst surgery may be considered a valid option for those with documented
medical conditions, it could be seen as a rather drastic solution
in any other circumstance. For this reason, it is important to discuss
with a physician whether such a procedure would be warranted and
to understand exactly what would be entailed.
Financially, penis enhancement surgery is an expensive option. The
costs of the different types of penile augmentations available range
from U.S. $3000.00 to $10000.00.
Expert Commentary on Penis
Enlargement Surgery
A more extreme method of enlargement, surgery is
often the last step men seek when looking for ways of enlarging
the penis. Surgery is risky and expensive and should be the last
resort for men who have tried anything and everything. There are
several different types of penile surgeries that remain popular
and effective. The first is called fat transfer surgery where fat
is removed from the lower abdomen or the thighs and then placed
under the skin of the shaft. The fat increases girth though the
body might reabsorb the transferred fat and reduce the effectiveness
of the surgery.
Expert Commentary on Suspensory
Ligament Removal Surgery
One form of surgery is called suspensory ligament
removal where the part of the penis that is inside the body is cut
loose and can hang out, adding inches. A small incision is made
at the base of the penis and the suspensory ligaments that hold
part of the penis inside the body are released. This method instantly
adds inches to your total length but there is a major drawback;
you will lose the ability to have an erection since the same ligaments
that hold portions of the penis inside the body are also responsible
for holding the penis upright when erect.
Expert Commentary
on Dermal Draft Augumentation
Dermal draft augmentation takes strips of the skin
and adds them to the under-surface of the penis to add circumference.
Surgery isn't necessarily permanent as transferred fat can be reabsorbed
into the body following the process. Men who have surgery often
have to return for a second and even third surgery until they are
satisfied with the results. There is also a risk for infection and
the possibility of scar formation.
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