There are two main types of surgeries that help increase the size of the penis: one is to increase the length and the other is to increase the width. Although these surgeries can be used by anyone, they are not offered as they are only considered to improve the body's aesthetics.
In addition, this type of surgery usually does not produce the expected results and can even cause serious complications, such as penile deformation, scarring or infection.
Therefore, the need for penis enlargement surgery should always be discussed with a urologist to understand the benefits and risks in each case.
An operation to increase the width
Surgery to increase the width of the penis can be done in two ways:
- Liposuction: liposuction is performed on another part of the body, such as the sides, abdomen or legs, and some of this fat is then injected into the penis to fill and increase volume;
- Mesh Placement: A mesh containing artificial and biodegradable cells is placed under the skin and around the shaft of the penis to provide more volume.
Depending on the type of surgery and in each specific case, the diameter of the penis can increase from 1. 4 cm to 4 cm.
In any case, the risk is high: fat injection can lead to deformation of the penis, while the development of infection is more common with mesh placement, for example.
Lengthening surgery
If the goal is to increase the size of the penis, surgery is usually recommended to cut the ligament between the penis and the pubic bone, which allows the penis to fall further and appear larger.
Although this surgery 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 tape, many men report that the height of the penis decreases during erection, which can make intimate contact more difficult.
How is the recovery going?
Recovery from penile enlargement surgery is relatively quick, and it is possible to return to work within 1 week of the procedure.
In most cases, you can go home the day after the operation, it is only recommended to rest at home until the stitches are removed and follow some recommendations, which include taking the pain reliever and anti-inflammatory prescribed by the doctor, and always keeping the penis dry and clean.
Sexual life should only be resumed after 6 weeks or as directed by your doctor, and more intense exercise such as running or going to the gym should only be started after 3-6 months.
Other penis enlargement options
Other solutions for penis enlargement use pills or vacuum pumps that increase the amount of blood in the genitals, making the penis feel bigger.
In addition, if you are overweight, the penis may be covered with fat, so the urologist may also recommend liposuction of the intimate area, which removes excess fat and, for example, opens the shaft of the penis more.