Penis Surgery: What to Know Before You Decide

Thinking about penis surgery? Good—get the facts first. Surgery can fix pain, curvature, or severe erectile dysfunction, but it isn’t a quick fix for body image worries. Below you’ll find clear, practical info on the common procedures, real risks, recovery timelines, and how medications fit into the plan.

Common types and why they’re done

Penile implant: for men with organic erectile dysfunction who haven’t responded to pills or injections. The implant can be inflatable or malleable; inflatable gives a more natural-looking erection.

Peyronie’s repair: used when scar tissue causes painful curvature that blocks intercourse. Surgeons may remove scar tissue, graft, or shorten the opposite side depending on severity.

Lengthening or girth procedures: often cosmetic. Techniques include suspensory ligament release or fat/filler grafting. Cosmetic results vary and complication rates are higher—get realistic expectations.

Risks, realistic outcomes, and alternatives

All surgeries carry infection and bleeding risk. Specific to penis surgery: loss of sensation, persistent pain, implant malfunction, poor cosmetic result, or worsened erectile function. Recovery can take weeks to months.

Alternatives to surgery: PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil), vacuum devices, intracavernosal injections, and counseling for body-image issues. If pills work or injections help, surgery might be avoidable.

Before you book anything, ask these questions: What are your complication rates? How many procedures like mine have you done? What are realistic cosmetic and functional results for my case? What happens if the implant fails or infection occurs?

Practical pre-op steps: stop smoking 4 weeks before, control blood sugar if diabetic, and avoid aspirin or blood thinners as advised. Bring a trusted friend to appointments to help track instructions and consent forms.

Medication tips after surgery: you’ll usually get short-term antibiotics to prevent infection and pain meds (acetaminophen, short opioid course if needed). Some surgeons use PDE5 inhibitors post-op to help tissue healing after implant or Peyronie’s procedures—follow your surgeon’s plan, not internet advice.

Watch for warning signs: fever, increasing redness, pus, severe worsening pain, or implant failure. These need prompt attention—an infected implant often requires removal.

Choosing a surgeon: prefer a board-certified urologist with specific experience in genital reconstruction. Check patient reviews, before/after photos, and ask about revision rates. If cost is a concern, confirm what is covered by insurance and get a written estimate of out-of-pocket fees.

Final practical tip: don’t buy medications or “special” fillers from unverified sites. Use licensed pharmacies and verify prescriptions with your doctor. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

If you want, I can help you list questions for a consultation or explain one of the procedures in plain terms. Which option are you considering?