Penile implant surgery is a way to treat erection problems.
You may be asleep during the surgery. Or you may have medicine that numbs part of your body. The implants are placed through a cut made underneath the penis or in the lower belly above the penis. During surgery, a thin flexible tube (catheter) may be put in the urethra and into the bladder to drain urine.
Experts agree that penile implants are likely to help with erection problems. There are reports that most people are satisfied with the results.
An implant allows an erection that's firm enough for sex whenever and as often as you want. And the erection can last for as long as you want.
Implants don't affect ejaculation. Ejaculation and orgasm may or may not happen. Implants don't affect sexual desire.
Penile implants usually don't need to be replaced.
Surgery can be stressful. This information will help you understand what you can expect. And it will help you safely prepare for surgery.
The site of the implant may become infected. If the infection is severe, the implant must be removed.
Sometimes, the implant may have to be removed because of pain.
Other possible problems include:
Penile implant surgery isn't reversible. This means that if the implant is removed, there aren't any other kinds of treatments for erection problems that will work. But the implant may be replaced.
You likely will stay overnight in the hospital. But some people go home the same day. You will take antibiotics for up to 2 weeks after surgery to prevent infection.
A urinary catheter is used for about 1 day after surgery.
Do not wear tight underwear or clothing until the surgical incision has healed. People with three-piece inflatable implants may need to avoid tight clothing for 6 weeks to avoid pushing the saline reservoir out of position.
You can typically return to strenuous physical activity after about a month and have sex after 6 to 8 weeks. Inflatable implants usually aren't inflated for a month.
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Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if you have problems.
You've had penile implant surgery to help treat your erection problem. You may feel pain and be tired. You may also have swelling and bruising in the area. During surgery, a thin flexible tube (catheter) may have been put in your urethra and into the bladder to drain urine. This may stay in for a day.
After your surgery, you will likely stay overnight in the hospital. Some people go home the same day.
A penile implant is an option if you can't get or keep an erection that's firm enough for sex and other treatment options haven't worked.
Implants may be used when erection problems have a physical cause, such as:
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