What is Penile Augmentation?
Penile augmentation refers to various surgical and non-surgical procedures aimed at increasing the size or enhancing the appearance of the penis. These procedures can target length, girth, or both, and are often sought for cosmetic, psychological, or functional reasons.
Common methods of penile augmentation include:
- Surgical Lengthening: Involves cutting the suspensory ligament that attaches the penis to the pubic bone, allowing more of the penile shaft to extend outside the body.
- Girth Enhancement: Utilizes fat transfer, dermal grafts, or injectable fillers to increase the circumference of the penis.
- Penile Implants: Used primarily for erectile dysfunction, but may also provide a degree of enlargement.
- Non-Surgical Methods: Include vacuum devices, traction devices, and injectable fillers.
Penile augmentation procedures carry risks such as infection, scarring, changes in sensation, and dissatisfaction with cosmetic results. A thorough consultation with a qualified urologist or plastic surgeon is essential to understand the potential benefits, risks, and realistic outcomes.
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Penile Lengthening Surgery
Types of Penile Lengthening Surgeries
1. Ligamentolysis (Ligament Cutting)
- Procedure: The suspensory ligament, which attaches the penis to the pubic bone, is cut or released, allowing a portion of the penile shaft to become more visible.
- Effect: This procedure may result in a slight increase in the visible length of the flaccid penis.
- Considerations: The increase in length is typically more noticeable when the penis is flaccid rather than erect. Potential risks include scarring, altered angle of erection, and potential impact on erectile function.
2. Girth Enhancement Procedures
- Procedure: Some penile lengthening surgeries involve fat grafting or dermal grafts to increase the girth (width) of the penis.
- Effect: While this doesn’t directly increase length, it may improve overall penile aesthetics.
- Considerations: Fat grafting may be associated with complications such as uneven results, absorption of the fat over time, and irregularities.
Penile Implants
A penile implant, also known as a penile prosthesis, is a medical device surgically implanted into the penis to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) that does not respond well to other forms of treatment. Penile implants are considered when other interventions, such as oral medications, injections, or vacuum erection devices, have proven ineffective.
Inflatable Penile Implants (IPPs)
- Description: Consist of inflatable cylinders implanted into the penis, a fluid reservoir typically placed in the abdomen, and a pump in the scrotum.
- Functionality: The patient can manually activate the pump to transfer fluid from the reservoir to the cylinders, creating an erection. After sexual activity, the fluid returns to the reservoir, deflating the cylinders.
- Advantages: Mimics a natural erection, offering a more natural feel and appearance.
Malleable Penile Implants (MPIs) or Semi-Rigid Rods
- Description: Consist of bendable, semi-rigid rods implanted into the penis. The rods allow the penis to be positioned upwards for sexual activity and can be bent downward when not in use.
- Functionality: The penis remains in a semi-rigid state, providing a constant but bendable firmness.
- Advantages: Simplicity and ease of use, no need for manual inflation.
Estimated Pricing For Augmentation
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Inclusions
- On-Site Patient Advocate (In-house Medical staff)
- Consultations (Post & Pre)
- Pre-operative tests
- VIP Transfers – Hotel – Airport – Hospital
- Interpreter Services
- 6 Months Post Treatment Follow-up
Add-Ons
- Ticket Booking Assistance
- Visa Assistance
- Stay – 5 days (1-day Hospital & 4 Days Hotel)
- Meal Plan:- All options available
- Tourism and Leisure Activities
- Personal Concierge Services
- Private Transportation Services