Surgical Male Enhancement

It is often thought that a man with a larger penis is stronger and more powerful, and therefore more desirable as a romantic partner. While this is not accurate by any means, many men do feel that they are lacking in this area, and some are opting for male enhancement surgery.

Function
Penis enhancement surgery, or phalloplasty, has been used to correct a medical condition known as “micropenis” wherein an inadequate amount of testosterone during fetal development results in an abnormally small penis (2.8 inches or less when stretched and flaccid). Phalloplasty is also available to those men who would simply like to add length or girth to their penis for aesthetic or other personal reasons.

Types
There are different methods of penis enhancement, depending on whether you are interested in increasing length, width or both. Free fat transfer (FFT) involves moving fat from one area of the body to the penis to increase girth. Because the fat comes from your own body, there is no risk of rejection or disease. Another method of increasing girth is via the use of tissue cut from one area of the body or from a cadaver and surgically attached around the penis. Increases in length can be obtained by surgically cutting the ligaments that hold the penis to the pubic bone inside the body.

Results
Results in girth enhancement from FFT and tissue transfer depend to some extent on the skill of the surgeon. Girth can be increased by 50 percent or more, although more than one procedure may be necessary to produce such dramatic results. The surgical release of the ligaments holding the penis to the pubic bone can result in an additional 2 to 3cm of length. Scarring can affect final length results, so be sure your physician recommends and offers you an extender to use during the recovery process.

Considerations
The more invasive the technique used, the more scarring will result. Since FFT involves only injection and molding of fat under the skin of the penis, scarring is minimal. Tissue grafts result in more scarring—in the area from where the tissue is removed and on the penis. The same holds true to scarring around the penis where cadaver tissue is attached. Cadaver tissue is also not approved for use as a cosmetic enhancement, and there is a greater risk of infection, as well as tissue rejection. Of course, bruising, bleeding, infection and poor results are risks of any cosmetic surgery.

Warning
As with any cosmetic surgery, visit with several different doctors before you commit to the procedure. Look for a surgeon who specializes in phalloplasty, and make certain that he is a member of the American Academy of Phalloplasty Surgeons—a group of physicians with training and expertise in the area of penis physiology and enhancement. Look at before and after photos of past clients, ask questions regarding risks and results, and make sure you are comfortable with your physician.