We've all seen the ads:
A vacuum cylinder that helps "expand your penis to maximum potential."
A pill, derived from natural sex hormone research, "designed to actually enlarge the penis and induce and maintain multiple, long-term erections."
Come-ons like these rarely offer scientific proof, yet many men spend money on such products hoping for penile enlargement.
They are falling prey to two misconceptions:
1) They have a smaller than average penis;
2) non-surgical penile enlargement is safe and effective.
MISCONCEPTION #1: THE SMALL PENIS
Men in general have a distorted view of what's normal for penile size. The fact is, "average" was not defined until recently. A study published in the September 1996 Journal of Urology concluded that average flaccid penile length was 8.8 cm (3 1/2 inches), and average erect length was 12.8 cm (5 inches). Also, according to many women's magazine surveys, "size doesn't matter." But many men remain fixated on the ideal of the 8- to 10-inch penis.
Occasionally a perception of inadequate penile length is a manifestation of underlying feelings of inadequacy in general. In these instances, psychological counseling may prove helpful.
MISCONCEPTION #2: YOU CAN INCREASE PENILE SIZE WITHOUT SURGERY
There are no proven non-surgical methods of penile enlargement. Vacuum devices simply cause engorgement by drawing blood into the penis. (While these devices are very useful tools in the management of erectile dysfunction (ED), they do not progressively enlarge the penis.) No natural pill has any ability whatsoever to enhance penile size. Even Viagra does nothing to permanently affect penile size. Topical testosterone cream used in childhood can increase penile size by accelerating the effects of puberty, but there is no proof that testosterone cream applied to the adult penis enhances penile size.
Techniques & Procedures
Advantages of subcutaneous silicone penile implant
Frequently Asked Questions
Pre and Postoperative Instructions
BATHING
Take shower on the morning of the surgery with BETADINE (It can be found in most of drug stores over the counter) with special attention to the genital and perianal area. Please gently scrub abdomen, penis, scrotum, thighs and buttocks with Betadine. . Please wash for at least 10 minutes and make sure you thoroughly rinse the entire area after washing. This helps to decrease the infection during the operative procedure.
MEDICATIONS
Avoid Aspirin or Aspirin products for 14 days, including Anacin, Ascriptin, etc. Some forms of Excedrin and many forms of Alka Seltzer contain aspirin. Similarly, avoid Persantine, Plavix and other "blood thinners", but get permission first from the doctor who prescribed it and have him personally speak with me. All these agents promote bruising or bleeding.
FOOD
DO NOT eat or drink anything after midnight of the day before the surgery and on the morning of the surgery.
SMOKING
Smoking should be stopped for 1 month prior to surgery and not resumed until at least 2 months after surgery.
CLOTHING
Please remember to bring loose-fitting sweat pants and boxer shorts.
TRANSPORTATION
If your procedure calls for general, epidural, or spinal anesthesia, or if you require IV sedation, you cannot drive for 24 hours, and you should plan for transportation or we can arrange this for you.
PREOPERATIVE STUDIES
All required tests will be done in our office. If any special test or medical clearance is required by Dr. Elist or the Surgery Center before the surgery (e.g. in those patients with some underlying diseases), the order will be sent to the patient in advance to get the medical clearance from his primary physician.
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS:
Post operative instructions will be E-mailed or faxed to each patient individually.
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