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Penile Implants |
The Final Frontier |
Both implant makers now coat their implants with an inhibit zone coating of antibiotic which lessens the chance of infection after insertion. Current infections rates have dropped below 1% where it used to be 2 to 3 % and resulted in the implant having to be explanted if an infection occurred. |
This topic is considerably different than all the other treaments. Every other treatment is something you can try. If it works, great! If not, no big deal - move on to something else. But implants are truly the final frontier, the last resort, the point of no return. Does that sound ominous? Well, the wild thing about implants is that guys LOVE them. The vast majority of guys wish they had not waited so long to get theirs. |
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The most popular implant used now, is an inflatable model. Basically, a pair of water balloons replace the cavernosa in the penis. There is a pump living in your scrotum. You squeeze the pump to force liquid from the reservoir that lives in your abdomen into the pair of water balloons. You penis gets hard. You have great sex for as long as you want...seriously - as long as you want. When you are tired of being a stud, you release the pump, squeeze your penis to squish all the liquid back into the reservoir. You're done. Isn't that great? |
If you have had prostate surgery, the case of the disappearing penis is gone. You can now strut around the locker room with a slightly pumped up member that will make you smile like "Tom" on the Enzyte commercials. Could life possibly get better? |
One of the pioneers of discussing penile implants is Bob B. He is the blogger who started http://penileimplant.blogspot.com. His blogspot began in May of 2007 and he bravely recorded his journey, complete with photographs of his recovery after surgery. Bob has, over the years, collected a wide range of experiences from people all over the world. Some of them are glowing stories of rekindled romance, others are more disillusioned accounts. Bob is quick to say that expectations need to be clear before surgery. It is safe to say that Bob has helped thousands and thousands of men over the last few years. He tells of getting emails every week from people whose lives were changed by his blog. He especially has a heart for the young men who need implants. When one of his neighbors was considering an implant, you can imagine their surprise when some internet research turned up Bob. Well, they talked to Bob and had a good laugh about knowing him in a whole new intimate way. But, all joking aside, they were so grateful for his honesty and transparency that all embarrassment dissolved in appreciation for what he had done. Bob shares his email address and does his best to answer all email. A nomination for Saint-hood anyone? Again, I find it fascinating that the medical establishment cannot match the work done by the men in the trences. |
The other indisputable fact in all this, is that this decision and coversation is so far beyond the confines of any website, that there will be no hints offered, no how-to's, no help making choices. After all, you can buy another pump or cock ring if you chose the wrong one. A penile implant is a weightier matter! You must find a competent, compassionate, experienced doctor and begin this discussion. |
Just so you have an idea of what's going on... |
There are two main implant companies in the world. The largest is American Medical Systems and the other is Coloplast. |
AMS produces the 700 series 3 piece implants: the CX and the LGX. The LGX has the ability to expand in length by approximately 18%, allowing some men to experience an increase in length and, to some extent, in girth. The CX is usually applied to men who have Peyronies disease or for men who have a thin girth in their penis. |
Coloplast manufactures the Titan implant as their main implant. It is like the AMS 700 CX only it is a better implant for men who have a length greater than 7 inches. It is slightly thicker than the AMS implant and thus results in better rigidity in men with a longer penis |
Photo essay coming soon. |
AMS 700CX |
Coloplast Titan |
Malleable Rods were an early kind of penile implant. For the most part, these are no longer used since the improvements made in inflatable implants have rendered the rods somewhat obsolete. Some guys did like the rods since they were very firm and good for penetration of just about anything. There are certainly still cases where the malleable rod is the appropriate choice for a man. This is all up to his doctor. |
Deciding on an implant is a hugely emotional process for a guy. There is no turning back. The decision to get an implant is a discussion between a man and his doctor...oh, and some input from the man's partner might be considered as well! But the vast majority of men say they did it for themselves. We can't provide (and really just don't want to get into...) recommendations on models or brands since these decisions are pretty much determined by penile size, reason for ED and what a guy's penis has been through already. The doctors choose the model that will be the most successful for the patient. What we can provide are stories, examples and anecdotes of guys who have gone through it. If you're even remotely thinking of getting an implant, listen to the guys who have gone before you. There is a wealth of wisdom in their stories. |
The major drawback was that the owner had a constant erection. The penis was just bent down when not used for sex. It certainly must have commanded a lot of respect in the locker room. There are still lots of men who have these rods and are quite happy with them. |
Rod implant in flaccid (lowered) and erect state. |
Some loss of length is almost inevitable, but with mental and emotional preparation, this is not a deal breaker. Most men report that the loss is negligible. There ways to compensate. One couple discovered that with the aid of a cock ring behind the head of the penis, sensations were restored. Most men are only too willing to give up a centimeter in order to have an 'on-demand' erection again! For some men, a latent, or secondary erection is still possible. This erection is caused by the engorgement of the Spongiosum. The Spongiosum is that tissue that forms the glans or the head of the penis. This tissue extends down the length of the penis - under and between the two cavernosa. We all recognize that great sight of extreme arousal when even the glans is fully engorged. THAT was our pride and joy. For some lucky men, this engorgement is still attained with an implant. |
Some Realities |
Video of Implant in use. Coming soon |
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