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Why has penis enlargement become more popular recently?
Penis enlargement has become a source of apprehension for men of late. We are inundated
with magazine advertisements and commercials on television saying that women are
yearning for a man with "more". These advertisements talk about pills, pumps, exercises,
and surgery. What is a man to do?
By feeding on every man's insecurity regarding the size of his penis, it seems that the
marketing machines end up feeding on the weak and insecure. The sad part is that there
is no FDA approved or any scientific body of evidence showing that this is a surgery or
procedure you should engage in. Potential side effects include impotency and urological
dysfunction.
By feeding into the fears of some men, they create not only a physical issue, but a
festering psychological one as well. It can have far reaching effects not only sexually,
but on a level that affects all personal relationships.
What are some of the methods being touted by so called penis experts?
Many times non surgical treatments will have somewhere on the bottle a statement that
reads, "These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration".
This should be a sure fire way of telling if the potential "solution" will be more of a
problem. It is important to note that the FDA has never endorsed any type of treatment
for penis enlargement.
Jelquing is a form of non surgical penis enhancement. It is a series of exercises
performed for 30 minutes a day for an indefinite length of time. This seems to be the
safest method around, but can lead to pain and potential disfigurement. Penile weight
lifting is another approach, but seems like it is a potential disaster in the making.
Vacuum pumps make the penis swell and are useful in treating erectile dysfunction. This
may create the appearance of a larger penis, but results are indefinite. Repeated use
may result in damaged elastic tissue in the penis and less than firm erections.
Pills and lotions have promised everything from the ability to create length and girth,
but do very little than moisturizing the areas.
Surgical methods of penis enlargement include suspensory ligament surgery which
involves snipping the ligament that attaches the penis to the pubic bone to move the skin
from the abdomen to the shaft. The suspensory ligament attempts to stabilize the penis and
gives an upward tilt and appearance to an erect penis.
Surgeries in an effort to thicken girth involve suctioning fat from a fleshy part of the
body and injecting it into the penis. Another technique is simply to graft fat cut away
from the buttocks or abdomen onto the penile shaft. It is questionable when a procedure
such as this is preformed without suctioning one's own fat.
What are some potential ill effects following penile enlargement surgery?
The ill effects that will need follow up surgery include scarring, shorter penises,
abnormal hair growth, loss of sensitivity, or bumps, lumps, and clumps of fat. Other
potential effects are impotence, urinary incontinence and persistent pain.
It is important to have a realistic view of what the surgery may accomplish for you. Your
doctor can advise you on potential treatment options, but it is important to realize that
when procedures are not FDA approved, there is a chance of irreparable damage. Always
consult your physician prior to engaging in any type of procedure that will affect your
body and health.
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