Every year, more than 11 thousand penis enlargement operations are performed in the world, and the number is constantly increasing.The surgical intervention itself lasts no more than half an hour, and after three weeks a man can start an active sex life.Most of the operations are carried out in Thailand, the world leader in plastic surgery.This text contains stories about how penis enlargement surgery takes place.
Plastic surgery around the world is more of a psychotherapy than a solution to a real problem.This also applies to penis enlargement surgery.Many men believe that their penises are smaller than they should be, while doctors are convinced that most people underestimate their size.Why does this happen?Paradoxically, the idea that the penis is too small is often formed in childhood, when mental comparisons with father or older brother can naturally be disappointing.
It is believed that men often have a wrong idea about the size of their own genitals because they measure or estimate it incorrectly.The penis may appear shorter when viewed from above.To adequately assess size, it is best to undress in front of a mirror where you can see your full reflection.According to a study of more than 15 thousand people, the average size of an erect penis is about 13 centimeters.Medium size borders range from 11 to 18 centimeters.Doctors diagnose a small penis if its size is less than eight centimeters in an erect position.
How do patients decide to undergo surgery?
A wide variety of issues can prompt a man to undergo surgery: unsuccessful sexual experiences, internal beliefs, incorrect information in open sources on the Internet.Plastic surgeon, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor of the Department of Plastic Surgery said:
"Now is the age of the Internet: people see pictures without really investigating where they come from and how they correspond to reality. Often, people come to the surgeon with pictures from the Internet, indicating that they want "exactly as shown here."
Imagine if you constantly received spam mail "Iron erection and a hundred more great ways to enlarge your penis."At this point, even a normal, sane person would start to think: maybe there's something wrong with him if he's constantly receiving letters "You have to do this!"I often remember the movie "The Man from the Boulevard des Capucines", when following a certain culture really changes people's behavior.First they stop being bullies, drink milk and act like men.And then, after watching enough other movies, they start causing chaos, getting drunk and shooting.And here it is the same: society influences people, and certain people, movies, cultural patterns give rise to some ideas.
In general, male patients who want to enlarge their penis are no different from other plastic surgery patients - for example, from women who want to improve the size or shape of their breasts or undergo intimate plastic surgery, correct the shape of their ears or nose."
Is it possible to do without surgery?
There are many procedures and products that, according to the manufacturer, can increase the length and diameter of the penis: lotions, supplements, exercises, vacuum pumps, polymer gel injections.But most of these drugs have not been proven effective, and some of them can actually cause damage to the penis.If you think that additional funds are needed, it is better to consult a specialist doctor: urologist, andrologist or plastic surgeon - to discuss whether this or that method should be used.
There are tablets and lotions.They usually contain vitamins, minerals, herbs and hormones.However, no studies have confirmed that any of these are effective.
There are vacuum pumps commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction.They can only temporarily visually increase the size, but too frequent or prolonged use can cause tissue damage and deteriorate the quality of erection.
There is a practice that has been developed for centuries among some peoples: the jelqa method is used by Sudanese boys from the age of 9-11.The movement is simple: you need to move your hand from the base of the penis to the head, holding the ejaculation.It sounds relatively safe, but it can actually cause pain, lead to scarring and change the shape of the genitals.
There are also injections, but the risks are very high and the effectiveness is doubtful.The introduction of polymer, polyacrylamide gel under the skin of the penis can almost cause deformity, doctors warn.The polymer does not hold - under the influence of gravity, due to physical activity, the gel migrates, often causing inflammation, this can be followed by infection and so on until tissue necrosis with complete or partial loss of the penis.
There is a way to enlarge the penis using lipofilling, when adipose tissue is injected under the skin through a puncture.However, the effect can only be seen immediately after the procedure, then the fat is absorbed (and often unevenly), turning into compaction and distortion.The result is corrected in the operating room.
There is only one method of non-surgical penis enlargement that has been shown to be effective - long-term use of extenders.These are two rods of adjustable length that are attached between the head and the base of the penis.The barbell needs to be moved gradually, little by little, stretching the penis - it turns out something like the Ilizarov apparatus, only without the radius.Extenders need to be worn for a long time;the result of wearing it will increase the length of the penis by several centimeters.
Does size matter?
From a physiological point of view, no.But sex is not a mechanical grind between two partners, it is the whole complex of human experience.Self-confidence, desire to please your partner, sexual habits, and more play a role there.
"The thing is that the spread in the "norm" is quite large. 11 or 18 centimeters is still a significant difference, plastic surgeons say. — Size is important in the sense that a lot depends on the partner, his adaptation and his sexual experience. And it's not about the size of the penis that the previous man of your partner had, but also about the reaction and expectations of his partner. In women, the genital organ can be concentrated in different parts. the clitoris, the entrance to the vagina, its anterior surface, or somewhere near the cervix is important if the receptorconcentrated at the entrance or along the wall of the vagina, long - if around the cervix and this means that skill, position, understanding between partners is as important as the universal size of the penis.
How does the operation work?
"Usually a man comes and says: "Doctor, I want to have a big one." Then we talk, discuss everything in detail, and always talk about sexual needs. It happens that people think about surgery because they cannot realize their sexual dreams or fantasies: for example, having sex with a woman who has an unusual shape, "said the doctor.
It is very important, like any other plastic surgery, to adequately assess whether the surgery will help achieve a certain goal.Every doctor will try to avoid surgery if he sees that the patient's expectations do not correspond to the actual possibility of surgery or that the doctor's actions will be ineffective, experts believe.
With the help of surgery, you can increase both the length and diameter of the penis.
Length is the easiest.This operation is scientifically called ligamentotomy, and it means cutting the suspensory ligament of the penis.
"Today, ligamentotomy is the main operation we offer to lengthen the penis," said the surgeon."From my point of view, it is optimal in terms of the level of risk for the patient, the level of trauma and the results obtained. Although, in fact, it does not apply to the actual lengthening operation. We only increase the angle between the penis and the pubis, cutting the ligament. In this way, the penis only moves forward and creates the effect of enlargement."
The effectiveness of this operation largely depends on the flexibility of the tissue, so to increase the chances of success and to avoid scars, the doctor will recommend that the patient wear an extender before and after the operation in combination with taking drugs that affect the stretching of the tissue.
That is, the time is as follows: 2 months before the ligamentotomy they start wearing the device, then a half-hour operation, and then another three weeks with an extender.Total - less than 3 months for everything.
With a diameter, everything is more complicated for the patient, but more interesting for the reader.
You can increase the diameter of the penis by 2 centimeters, which is quite noticeable.Two methods are widely used.The first, most common is from the patient's own tissue.
It works like this: a piece of muscle tissue is taken from the back or rectus abdominis muscle and transferred to the penis.In fact, the penis is wrapped with a piece of muscle, and then the channel is sewn to restore the blood supply - this is called revascularization.
This type of operation is classified as microsurgery.After that, the patient needs to rest for a week.
The second method looks like this: they take a dermofat flap from the groin area and place it along the body of the cave.In other words, they wrap the penis like a muscle tissue transplant, but in this case, the doctor does without microsurgical equipment, so the recovery period is easier: strict bed rest is not required, and the patient only spends a few days in the clinic.
There is a way to increase the thickness of the penis using silicone implants - replacement penis enlargement.This is the least traumatic method, and the operation itself resembles breast surgery, only the implant is individual, it is made specifically for the patient.
In all cases, the choice of method depends solely on the patient's preferences.The doctor is responsible for warning where the scar is, the possible complications and consequences, so that the person can make an informed decision.
What are the risks?
Despite the simplicity of the operation and the obvious ease of recovery, in addition to the standard risks that accompany any surgical intervention, there is a risk of serious complications: if the doctor gets too carried away or acts carelessly, he can damage the arteries, thus rendering the patient impotent.Therefore, choosing a clinic and a doctor who guarantees results is the most important part of the operation.
The main thing you should pay attention to when choosing a clinic is a balanced conversation with your doctor.He has no right to promise a threefold increase in the size of the penis or tell directly how many centimeters it will be bigger.The doctor's vigilance is the key to the success of the operation.
Ligamentotomy is often combined with liposuction of the genital area;together, these provide the best effect in overweight patients.The doctor says that, based on his personal experience, patients are more likely to be satisfied with penis enlargement surgery.As for the possibility of repeated operations, such a need often arises when lengthening surgery is combined with an increase in diameter, and usually such a desire arises in patients in the late postoperative period.
However, in addition to health risks, patients are also concerned about their own reputation and the confidentiality of operations.Plastic surgeons are convinced that this issue can be solved easily: "In addition to the law that protects the patient, which states that the doctor cannot advertise any intervention, there is also an important point of contact between the patient and the doctor. Is there trust between you? Do you think that the doctor has a worthy moral quality that would not allow him, in principle, to talk about the surgery? Did he tell you in detail about the name of their patient? Did he just give you the same example? You? By default, your doctor is not allowed to discuss your surgery with anyone,however, if the patient is too worried about this, then, from the point of view of psychological comfort, he can specifically say that he is not interested in advertising this story.