Saturday, February 14, 2009

Penile Enlargement: Illusion or Fact- Part 7

Results

Like any surgery, there is always the potential for complications. Besides the risk of complications from anesthesia, the penis will appear swollen, there is moderate pain, bruising of the skin is common, infection is possible, there may be altered sensation and the ability to have an erection will be lost for a few weeks.

Unfortunately no reliable data are available regarding the criteria for success or complication rates of these techniques. A few reports indicate that release of the suspensory ligament can decrease the angle of elevation of the erect penis. Paradoxical penile shortening can also occur, as a result of spontaneous reattachment of the ligament to the pubis bone. Skin advancement can cause severe deformities, including unnatural hair growth proximal to the penile stump. Utilizing a large flap can impair blood supply, leading to poor wound healing, possible dehiscence, and in some cases hypertrophic scarring.

Penile enlargement, even in the best of hands, has a number of healing related complications. In some cases, the deformity of the penis is so severe that sexual function is impaired. In such cases, an artificial penile prosthesis may be needed to be inserted at the time of such surgery. A number of individuals require repeat surgery for one of these problems- and the results of the second surgery are even less predictable than the first surgery