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An overview of penis augmentation surgery:
is it for you?
Most guys would never admit it, but
probably all of us have given some thought to penile enlargement
surgery. Whether out of curiosity, self-consciousness,
embarrassment, or a secret longing to be exceptionally well-hung,
men very commonly seek information about surgery to increase the
length and girth of the penis. In fact, a study of the top searches
online shows "penis enlargement surgery" to be consistently among
the most popular information requests.
And as anyone who has made such a
search can tell you, there are plenty of men who not only wonder
about it, but who actually go through with this major surgical
procedure in their quest for the ideal penis.
The evolution of penile enlargement
surgery: methods
The surgical procedure to lengthen
the penis was developed in the late 1980s by Chinese surgeon Long
Daochao. By 1991, penis augmentation surgery began to gain momentum
-- but without the monitoring or endorsement of the American Board
of Plastic Surgery nor the American Society of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgeons. Still, even without a professional
organization's safety and quality guidelines, many men sought out
the surgery.
Those first patients may have thought
they needed a bigger staff, but apparently they had some balls:
imagine being the guinea pig for cosmetic penis enlargement surgery!
The original methods, which haven't changed much since then,
involved attempts to lengthen the penis, increase the girth, or
both.
Here's how it works: to add the
appearance of length, the surgeon cuts the suspensory ligament that
anchors the penis to the body, allowing it to drop down and forward;
in this way, it is hoped that the portion of the penis that is
normally held inside the body cavity will stretch outward and appear
as more length. The penis isn't technically "lengthened" so much as
it is uncovered or released from the body.
To add girth, doctors harvest fat
cells from the man's body, usually from the buttocks or legs, then
inject these cells into the penis to create a thicker shaft.
More recently, surgeons have refined
these techniques and use other materials than fat as the implants:
grafts of tissue from the man's own body or even from donor cadavers
is now used to widen or enhance the penis.
What are the Risks, results and
costs?
For most men, the thought of any of
these procedures is too difficult to contemplate. But for others,
the desire to change their manhood for the bigger and better is
still overwhelming. Current estimates show that to date about 18,000
men have had the surgery.
Yet the surgery is still considered
somewhat risky and only a relative few surgeons will perform it --
right now, only about 30 in the U.S. -- and then most will do it
only if the patient is mature, emotionally stable and has submitted
to counseling prior to the surgery.
Outcomes of early penis enlargement
surgeries were often disastrous: many men were rendered impotent or
disfigured, coming from surgery with freakishly shaped, red, raw, or
in the worst cases, terminally limp penises.
Today’s surgeons have more knowledge
and experience in performing these procedures, though critics still
question the reliability and safety of the operation. The
ligament-cutting method may create a gain of an inch or two in
length, at the risk of total loss of support of the erect penis, so
that, in the words of one man, "it flaps around like a helicopter
blade." A surgically severed suspensory ligament can also cause
erections to point downward, or even cause total loss of sensation
and impotency.
The fat-injection method to increase
penis girth can create lumpy, asymmetrical and unappealing results.
Once injected, the fat can migrate unpredictably. Sometimes it
bunches at the center of the shaft, creating a strange,
football-shaped member; other times, the fat randomly lumps up so
the penis appears blobby and irregularly shaped. Often, fat will
reabsorb irregularly, so that over time the built-up girth is lost
in some places more than others. Fat injections almost always feel
soft, something like female breast tissue, even when the penis
itself is erect.
Currently, the risks have decreased
somewhat, but certainly the price tag has not: penis enlargement
surgery currently runs an average of $8,000.
Who is a candidate for penis
enlargement surgery?
Even after considering all the risks,
many men still opt for penile surgery. How do they determine whether
this is the right choice for them?
First, a candidate should be in
excellent shape, physically and mentally. A doctor can assess
overall health, determine whether other health concerns preclude the
procedure (high blood pressure, history of urogenital problems, and
so on) and make recommendations for counseling or medication if
necessary.
Next, it's always wise to thoroughly
study any cosmetic procedure, particularly focusing on individual
doctors and their results.
Finally, only the prospective patient
can gauge how deeply he is affected by concerns about his penis.
Risks and costs are weighed against the possible benefits -- but
always, a realistic view is the key. Men who dream of having a penis
women would die for must consider that their results may not match
the image they have in mind.
What are alternatives to surgery?
In recent years, the all-or-nothing
nature of penis augmentation discussion has changed: instead of
being forced to choose risky surgery or other barbaric-sounding
manipulations of questionable safety (weights, pumps, and other
devices), men now have a whole range of supplements and natural
enhancements to address their concerns safely. Virtually risk-free,
these products have been tested by doctors and proven to enhance
virility and performance! Safe, natural and showing an unbelievable
success rate, these are becoming a very popular alternative to
risking impotence.
Just like the preoccupation with the
large penis, the ingredients in these products have been around for
centuries. The ancient Chinese herbals blend with other naturally
derived botanicals and ingredients from around the globe, delivering
a powerful list of effects that has a lengthy record of giving men
what they want.
What's new is the technology for
creating and delivering the ingredients in a purified, accurate
formula.
VigRX pills, for instance, are
created in a pharmaceutical-grade laboratory, in the exact blend of
ingredients and amounts to create better erections, increased
sensitivity, longer staying power and stronger overall sexual
health.
VigRX Oil is a rub-on oil that
uses German transdermal technology to deliver the ingredients right
through the skin and directly to the genitals for very fast, almost
instantaneous effects on penis performance and sexual enjoyment.
There are even "patch" products now -
Maxiderm patch, creates the same
male potency effects as
VigRX, but in a transdermal
application. Men just apply the patch and start enjoying the
benefits without having to worry about taking pills.
On the topic of natural alternatives,
another very popular new product addresses a related area in which
men often feel inadequate: the amount and quality of ejaculate they
produce.
Semenax, an oral supplement, also
consists of all-natural ingredients, increases the volume of semen,
the vigor of sperm, and the strength of orgasms, giving better
"shooting power and distance."
What is best for me?
Small penis size and inadequate
sexual function are no laughing matter. These problems can affect
every area of a man's life, undermining confidence at many levels.
Regardless of the degree of anxiety about this, though, men should
investigate very thoroughly before taking any drastic steps.
Most men, after conducting a bit of
research, prefer the natural alternatives. They find that natural
methods are much more affordable, far more discreet, completely
painless, and carry no risk of irreversible damage. The best
supplements, such as those mentioned above, also have a money-back
guarantee. And the results are very promising -- they work for
nearly all men regardless of the degree of difficulty they are
having. Men generally agree that even if they do fall into the small
category that does not benefit from natural methods, they'd prefer
to try the non-invasive supplements before opting for pricey,
potentially disappointing surgery.
If surgery still seems appealing to
you, consult your own trusted doctor to help you locate a surgeon
who is very experienced in penis augmentation surgeries. Always get
a medical recommendation or input when choosing your penis surgeon;
by all means, avoid simply choosing a name from a list or a web
site. The surgeon should be willing to share "before and after"
photos of his successful operations, which will help you get a more
realistic idea of what are the possible or likely outcomes. Be sure
to ask about downtime and recovery following the surgery, and about
post-op pain management.
Whatever choice you make, know that
you're not alone in your concerns. Most men have had the same
questions you do!
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