- Surgery to increase the width
- Surgery to increase the length
- How is recovery
- Other options for penis enlargement
There are two main types of surgery that help to increase the size of the penis, one to increase the length and the other to increase the width. Although these surgeries can be used by any man, they are not offered by SUS, since they are considered only as aesthetic improvement of the body.
In addition, this type of surgery usually does not bring the expected results and can even cause serious complications such as deformation of the penis, scarring or infection, for example.
Thus, the need to have penile augmentation surgery should always be discussed with a urologist, to understand the benefits and risks in each case.
Surgery to increase the width
Surgery to increase the width of the penis can be done in two ways:
- Fat injection: liposuction is done in another part of the body, such as the flanks, belly or legs, and then a part of this fat is injected into the penis to fill and give more volume; Mesh placement: an artificial and biodegradable mesh with cells is placed under the skin and around the body of the penis to give more volume.
Depending on the type of surgery, and on each specific case, there may be an increase of between 1.4 and 4 cm in the diameter of the penis.
In either case, there are high risks, with the injection of fat can result in deformity of the penis, while in the placement of a net it is more common to develop an infection, for example.
Surgery to increase the length
When the goal is to increase the size of the penis, surgery is usually recommended that cuts the ligament that connects the penis to the pubic bone, allowing the sexual organ to fall further and appear larger.
Although this surgery can increase the size of the flaccid penis by about 2 cm, it is often not noticeable when the organ is erect. In addition, due to the cut of the ligament, many men report that during erection they have a lower elevation of the penis, which can end up making intimate contact difficult.
How is recovery
Recovery from penis enlargement surgery is relatively quick, and it may be possible to return to work within 1 week after the procedure.
In most cases it is possible to return home the day after the surgery, it is only recommended to rest at home until the stitches are removed and follow some guidelines that include taking the painkillers and anti-inflammatories prescribed by the doctor, as well as keeping the dressing always dry and clean.
Sexual intercourse should only be resumed after 6 weeks or when indicated by the doctor and more intense physical exercises, such as running or going to the gym, should only be started after 3 to 6 months.
Other options for penis enlargement
Other solutions that exist to enlarge the penis are using pills or vacuum pumps, which increase the amount of blood in the sexual organs and, therefore, can give the feeling that the penis is bigger.
In addition, when you are overweight, the penis may be covered with fat and, therefore, the urologist can also advise liposuction of the intimate region, which removes excess fat and exposes the body of the penis better, for example.
