How anatomically correct are implants?

[Hunchback]

I know there are many pictures of people's penises here but pictures are pictures, you can't REALLY tell what things are like in real life.

So, i was wondering how anatomically correct implants are, especially compared with the "original penis" (before implant)?
Looking at pictures of the actual implants, it seems they are all "generic", straight tubes with a standard size and shape. However, we all know all dicks are different. For example, i know mine is pretty particular in it's downward curve. I am also pretty happy to have one that, even if small, is "proportional" and no part of it is too big or too small to a point that it looks weird... If i was to get an implant one day, are they capable of molding the actual hardware to simulate what i originally had? Or do you just get a "generic" dick that is straight as a rod, aimed at "2 o'clock" and that's it?
Do you also get the slightly triangular shape of the erect penis, with the large bulge all along the underside of the shaft, under the two corpus cavernosas?

[wolfpacker]

From experience with my own and seeing pics of others, I think the large majority of implants point straight out at 3:00. As for the triangular shape of the natural dick, no that is one of the downsides of the implant. They only inflate the corpora cavernosa with the two rods, while the spongiosum (bottom area of the shaft) is not inflated, resulting in a flatter penis than you had before. This can be offset some by taking Viagra etc to get blood flow to your spongiosum.

[Hunchback]

From experience with my own and seeing pics of others, I think the large majority of implants point straight out at 3:00. As for the triangular shape of the natural dick, no that is one of the downsides of the implant. They only inflate the corpora cavernosa with the two rods, while the spongiosum (bottom area of the shaft) is not inflated, resulting in a flatter penis than you had before. This can be offset some by taking Viagra etc to get blood flow to your spongiosum.

I see. That explains the "loss of girth" many people are reporting. If you lose the spongiosum part of the erection, even if it's usually not too big, it'll end up losing overall girth...
Sucks, especially for people with smaller dicks to begin with :/

[rjdoan]

I think you may be focusing too much on appearance and not the real reason I, and most of us, was implanted. My "original" penis no longer functioned. It is darned hard to have sex without an erection. So I am happy to have a penis that works when I want it to work. Yes, it may be a little flatter or a bit more straight--but the real reason I was implanted was not for a cosmetic purpose--it was to regain function. The straight cylinders work great--and I am happy every time I pump and they fill so I can have an erection and enjoy sex. Is it perfect? No, but given where I was, I am very happy with the results and like many others wonder why I waited so long to have it done.

[Hunchback]

Of course, i am well aware of the reasons behind getting an implant.

However, there are many things to consider, when deciding, and i was curious about this, less talked about, side of it.

[Old Guy]

Of course, i am well aware of the reasons behind getting an implant.

However, there are many things to consider, when deciding, and i was curious about this, less talked about, side of it.

There isn't much difference in my penis now since my implant. A little length loss but a slight gain in girth.
One thing to remember is many of the pictures you see on FT are guys with recent implants. Mine was kind of flat at first, now it's more round. I believe the cylinders become flexible with use giving more of a natural look.

[Lost Sheep]

My implanted penis, when the implant is inflated, is identical in every aspect to my pre-implant erect penis in size, curve (slightly upward, gentle curve) and length. Girth appears to be about the same, though I did not have the foresight to measure before implantation. The one difference is the cross-sectional shape. Not as round. It does fill out somewhat when I am aroused, but still not as round as before implant, it seems to me, by my memory.

There is perhaps another difference. The angle of my erection. When I was young, my erection nearly touched my belly. Now that I am older, my belly nearly touches my erection. But men, as they age, often naturally lose some angle even those not experiencing ED.

The main point remains, however, that an erect penis, no matter how un-round or laser-straight is capable of coitus whereas a softly erect penis, no matter how pleasing and natural-appearing it may be, is not capable of coitus.

So, do you want to LOOK good or BE good? (That question is not meant to insult men who want both or are simply concerned with appearance, so please do not take offense.) This little essay is merely meant to point out that implants have their anatomical/cosmetic limitations. Limitations that pale in comparison to their primary purpose, to enable coitus to occur.

[Gt1956]

In discussions, with my wife, about the small changes that may happen with my penis after an implant. She has stated that she just wants it to work. All these little details aren't important to her. In a long marriage she has seen it young to old. The final test is function. Men are worrying about the wrong shit. Get over it, get a dick that works. Everything else will fall into place.

[Time2Change]

I'm happy with my appearance while inflated. I think I look very similar to how I looked before my ED when hard.

I think the big difference is how I look deflated. Before the implant, I was a grower. Now I'm a shower.

I'll echo what others have written. Now I have as close to a naturally functioning hard on as possible. That's much important to me than the differences in appearance.

[wunhunglo]

Do you also get the slightly triangular shape of the erect penis, with the large bulge all along the underside of the shaft, under the two corpus cavernosas?

Same as @wolfpacker: no engorgement of the spongiousum resulting in wide, flat penis. Actually my flaccid is nice and round so if I take Viagra and get aroused, pumping less looks better. If I’m not aroused my penis looks like asparagus rather than mushroom