There are two main types of surgery that help increase the size of the penis: one to increase the length and the other to increase the width. Although these operations 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 give the expected results and can even cause serious complications such as penile deformity, 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.
The operation to increase the width
The operation to increase the width of the penis can be done in two ways:
- Fat injection: 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, biodegradable mesh of 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 specific 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: the injection of fat can lead to deformation of the penis, while with the placement of the mesh, the development of infection, for example, is more frequent.
Lengthening surgery
When the goal is to increase the size of the penis, surgery is usually recommended to cut the ligament that connects the penis to the pubic bone, allowing the penis to drop further and appear larger.
Although this operation can increase the size of a weak penis by about 2 cm, this is often not noticed when the organ is in an erect position. In addition, due to the cutting of the ligament, many men report that the height of their penis decreases during erection, which can make intimate contact difficult.
How is the 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 day after the operation, it is only recommended to rest at home until the stitches are removed and follow some recommendations, which include taking painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs prescribed by your doctor, such asand keeping your penis dry and clean at all times.
Sexual intercourse should only be resumed after 6 weeks, or as directed by your doctor, and more vigorous exercise, such as running or going to the gym, should only be started 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 therefore can make the penis feel bigger.
In addition, when you are overweight, the penis can be covered with fat and so a urologist can also recommend liposuction of the intimate area, which removes excess fat and, for example, opens the shaft of the penis better.