There are two main types of surgeries 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 as they are only considered an aesthetic improvement of the body.
Moreover, this type of surgery usually does not produce the expected results and may even cause serious complications such as penile deformation, 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.
Operation to increase the width
Surgery to increase the width of the penis can be performed in two ways:
- Liposuction: liposuction is performed on another part of the body, such as the sides, abdomen or legs, and 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 shaft of the penis to give more volume.
Depending on the type of operation and in each individual case, there may be an increase in the diameter of the penis from 1. 4 to 4 cm.
In any case, there is a high risk: fat injection can lead to deformation of the penis, while with mask placement the development of, for example, infection is more common.
Length increasing surgery
When the goal is to increase penis size, surgery is usually recommended to cut the ligament that connects the penis to the pubic bone so that the penis falls longer and looks bigger.
Although this operation can increase the size of a 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 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 as keeping your penis dry and clean forany time.
Sexual intercourse 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 started until after 3 to 6 months.
Other options for penis enlargement
Other solutions available for penis enlargement use pills or vacuum pumps, which increase the amount of blood in the genitals and can therefore make the penis feel bigger.
In addition, when you are overweight, the penis can be covered with fat, and therefore a urologist can also recommend a liposuction of the intimate area, which removes excess fat and, for example, opens the shaft of the penis better.