Penoplasty: Principles and Objectives
Penoplasty is a group of surgical procedures intended to modify the size or shape of the penis , for aesthetic or restorative purposes.
It is aimed at men wishing to improve their intimate appearance or correct a morphological anomaly.
💡 This surgery, when properly indicated, can have a positive impact on self-confidence and quality of sexual life , without altering erectile function.
The different techniques
1. Penis lengthening surgery
The lengthening process involves partially severing the suspensory ligament of the penis.
This release allows the internal part of the penis to emerge , thus increasing its visible length, mainly when at rest.
📌The procedure is performed under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis.
A traction (extensor) system may be recommended after the operation to stabilize the result.
2. Thickening penoplasty
Thickening aims to increase the circumference of the penis:
✅ By lipofilling (autologous fat) : the fat is taken from the patient (abdomen or thigh), purified and then reinjected under the skin of the penis. The result is long-lasting but may require a touch-up.
✅By hyaluronic acid : non-surgical alternative, performed under local anesthesia, offering an immediate and reversible result (average duration 12 to 18 months).
📌 These techniques provide a natural look when performed by an experienced surgeon.
Penoplasty may be proposed in cases of:
⚠️ Buried penis
⚠️aesthetic or psychological discomfort linked to the perception of size,
⚠️reconstructive request , after surgery or malformation.
✅The goal is always to achieve a harmonious result, respecting erectile function and sensitivity.
2 to 4 cm on average (variable depending on anatomy and technical).
2 to 3 cm depending on the volume injected. Results are generally stable in the long term after lipofilling, with sometimes a slight resorption of fat.
✱ Same day discharge (outpatient surgery).
✱ Pressure bandage for a few days.
✱Possible but transient edema and bruising.
✱ Resumption of sexual intercourse after 4 to 6 weeks.
✱ Regular monitoring to check healing and aesthetic development.
⚠️Like any surgery, penoplasty carries risks:
infection, hematoma, volume irregularities, asymmetry, partial fat resorption, or insufficient result.
💡These complications remain rare when the procedure is performed by an andrology surgeon trained in penile surgery .
Dr. Davy Benarroche , urologist and andrologist surgeon, holder of the DIU of
Penile surgery , specializes in reconstructive penile surgery.
It offers individualized care, based on a comprehensive assessment and a
transparent information on the benefits, limitations and risks of each
technical.
Lengthening mainly changes the length at rest. In erection, the gain is often more subtle, around 1 to 2 cm.
No, if it is performed correctly. The severed ligament does not interfere with the erectile mechanism, and sensitivity is preserved.
Lipofilling uses your own fat, with a lasting but not perfectly predictable effect.
Hyaluronic acid can be injected without surgery, is reversible, and provides immediate but temporary results.
It is recommended to wait 4 to 6 weeks before any recovery to avoid complications.
Yes, it can be combined with curvature correction, circumcision or complementary aesthetic treatment depending on the patient’s needs.
Dr. Benarroche offers a male-focused approach to care, combining medical and surgical approaches, adapted to the needs of each patient.
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