Surgical Treatments | Penile Implants
How it works
The 3-piece penile implant includes a pair of fluid filled cylinders completely concealed within the penis, a small pump placed inside the scrotum, and a reservoir of saline placed in the lower abdomen. The broad range of lengths provide a custom fit for patients.
Squeezing and releasing the pump in the scrotum activates the device moving fluid from the reservoir into the cylinders. The cylinders then expand in girth (in some options) and length, mimicking a natural erection which provides rigidity when inflated. The implant may have antibiotics embedded in the surface to help prevent infection. The lock-out value is designed to reduce auto-inflation.
Deflate the device by pressing the one-touch button on the pump. The penis then returns to a soft, flaccid and natural-looking appearance.
There are other types of penile implants, known as semi-rigid or malleable devices. Each type of penile implant offers unique features and benefits, choosing the implant that is best for you is a very personal decision.
You will want to discuss the choices with your doctor or andrologist in order to choose the option that is right for you.
The Procedure
The implant procedure is typically done on a short hospital stay basis, with patients generally checking in the morning of the procedure and getting discharged within 48 hours.33 The surgery is performed under anesthesia so you do not feel any pain. You may be given an antibiotic to reduce the risk of infection.
Before the procedure, your andrologist should give you a thorough explanation of what will happen during the procedure and how to prepare for it. Post procedure, your andrologist may prescribe pain medication as well as antibiotics to prevent infection.
Pre-and post-surgical care may vary from patient to patient. You will want to discuss your specific care plan with your andrologist.
Patients and Partners are Satisfied
Many patients and partners are highly satisfied with the penile implant.
Patients often wonder if their sexual activity will be the same with an implant. 92% of patients and 96% of partners reported sexual activity to be excellent or satisfactory with the three-piece inflatable.23
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