life span of a penile implant

[lasthope2.0]

So I can get the implant, and I might need to replace it every 5 years or even sooner in the worst-case scenario, and in the best-case scenario—which is rarer than what I’m seeing here—each implant could last 15+ years. The worst-case scenario, as you can imagine, costs much more, and it’s a very serious problem, since if there isn’t enough money for a replacement, things can’t get any worse.

If my savings start to run out after multiple IPP replacements and another revision is around the corner, I won't live with a broken IPP. I'll switch to malleable rods.

[Tokyo_123]

Lifespan is excellent.

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A 2022 meta-analysis of 12 studies and 20,161 patients estimated inflatable penile implant survival at 87.2% at 5 years, 76.8% at 10 years, 63.7% at 15 years, and 52.9% at 20 years. A separate 20-year study found virtually the same result, with 53% survival at 20 years, and a newer analysis of 11,026 patients projected 48.4% survival at 20 years. So saying “roughly half of inflatable penile implants can still be functioning around 20 years later” is well supported and represents genuinely impressive longevity for a mechanical implant.

I doubt those numbers accurate. Does not take into account those who had an implant and died with it. Also many people implanted decide, for whatever reason, not to replace it once it goes bad.

[ElbowRoom]

So I can get the implant, and I might need to replace it every 5 years or even sooner in the worst-case scenario, and in the best-case scenario—which is rarer than what I’m seeing here—each implant could last 15+ years. The worst-case scenario, as you can imagine, costs much more, and it’s a very serious problem, since if there isn’t enough money for a replacement, things can’t get any worse.

Keep in mind, this forum is a potential poor source of longevity data, at least anecdotally. Men who post here tend to be either fairly recent implantees, or having problems that they need advice on. Many men that are a couple of years post surgery will stop checking/posting here, as they have a stable sexual life and other things occupy their time.

As a result, you see more men with revisions, problems, or premature failures that you’d see in the general population of implantees, just because those with smooth surgical recovery or long lasting implants tend to not have a reason to post here.

You do need to be aware that implants have a finite lifespan, even if it’s a broad range. Unless you are fairly old, the chances are very high that you’ll need a revision at some point. Implants are amazing, but they are rarely a “once and done” solution.

[Old Guy]

The life span of a penile implant is as variable as there are implants. There is no guarantee one will last 5 years, 10 years, or longer. I'm coming up on 7 years. I've seen guys need a revision after 6 months and I've seen a guy claim his implant was 16 years old. There's also a story about a fellow out there with a 20+ year implant.