In our country, the average size of the genital organ in men is 13 cm (in the erect position), which is considered normal. Despite the normal length of the penis, many men have an exaggerated idea of the normal size, and this assumption creates interest in various interventions that claim to increase the length or width of the penis.
What are the methods of penis enlargement?
There are several options that claim to increase the length/width of the penis; some of them are described below:
Non-surgical methods
- Tablets and lotions. Penis enlargement pills and lotions usually contain herbs, hormones, and vitamins that marketers claim will increase penis size; however, these products may be sold directly to consumers without any research to support their effectiveness. According to some researchers, these products may contain traces of lead, pesticides and may be harmful.
- vacuum devices. Some vacuum devices like Poips are also used to enlarge the penis. The vacuum pump technique involves placing a tubular structure over the penis and then pumping air to create a vacuum that draws blood into the penis and causes the penis to swell and appear larger. These pumps are used for the short-term treatment of impotence; but excessive consumption can damage penile tissues, resulting in weakened erections.
- Extenders. Penis extenders use traction to lengthen the penis. Although some positive results have been achieved with this technique. Before using such a procedure, experts recommend a doctor's supervision, because you can get a traction injury and increase the risk of "fractures" of the penis.
- Jelqing. Jelqing is a stretching exercise aimed at increasing blood circulation in the tissues of the penis, which ultimately makes the penis bigger; but this method also has no scientific proof. Over time, this can also lead to damage to the corpus cavernosum.
Surgical methods
There are two main types of penis enlargement surgery: penis thickening and ligament loosening.
Penis thickening can be done in two ways - either transferring fat cells from other parts of the body onto the penis (penis lipofilling) or injecting fillers (hyaluronic and polylactic acid). Over time, the body can reabsorb the filler or fat, returning the penis to its original size.
Ligamentotomy (release of the suspensory ligament) technique involves surgically cutting the ligament that holds the genital organ in the groin area. This procedure is designed to change the angle of the penis, which can increase its length. However, during erection, the angle of the penis will be different and this may interfere with intercourse.
Clinical Trials for Penis Enlargement Surgery
The study found that ligamentotomy and filler injections were the two most common forms of penile enlargement procedures.
The review, which analyzed 17 studies, found that complications were rare, although some men reported significant increases in size.
Side effects of penis enlargement surgery
The safety and effectiveness of surgery to increase the length and girth of the penis has not been established. Penis enlargement surgery can cause the following complications.
- infections
- Poor wound healing. Wound separation.
- Distal valve loss
- Pubic deformity or hidden penis
The result
Penile dysmorphic disorder is a psychological condition in which a man suffers from serious concerns about the size of his genitalia, despite having a physiologically normal penis. In such cases, patients may benefit from psychotherapy. Structured counseling should always be done, not risky procedures.
If you decide to try penis enlargement procedures, you should not trust your health to anyone, choose a specialist who performs such operations and can talk in detail about the possibilities, risks and results.