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 because they are considered only as an aesthetic enhancement of the body.
Moreover, this type of surgery usually does not give the expected results and can cause serious complications, such as penile deformity, scars 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.
An 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 and biodegradable mesh of cells is placed under the skin and around the shaft of the penis to provide more volume.
Depending on the type of operation and in each specific case, it is possible to increase the diameter of the penis from 1. 4 to 4 cm.
In any case, there is a high risk: fat injection can cause deformation of the penis, and with mesh placement, for example, the development of infection is more common.
Lengthening operation
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 the erect penis by about 2 cm, this is often not noticeable when the organ is erect. In addition, due to ligament injury, many men report that their penis height decreases during erection, which can make intimate contact difficult.
How is recovery going?
Recovery from penile enlargement surgery is relatively quick and you may be able to return to work within 1 week of the procedure.
In most cases, you can go home the day after surgery, it is recommended that you just rest at home until the stitches are removed and follow certain recommendations, which include taking and maintaining the pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs prescribed by the doctor. Your penis is always dry and clean.
Sexual intercourse should only be resumed after 6 weeks, or as directed by a doctor, and more intense exercise, such as jogging or going to the gym, should only be started after 3 to 6 months.
Other options for penis enlargement
Other solutions that exist for penis enlargement use pills or vacuum pumps that increase the amount of blood in the genitals and therefore can make the penis feel bigger.
In addition, when you are overweight, the penis may be covered with fat, and therefore the urologist may recommend liposuction of the intimate area, which removes excess fat and, for example, opens the shaft of the penis better.