Indian shah implant- malleable

[edindia]

Hello All,

I'm a brand new member here, Firstly I'm so glad to finally find a forum where sensitive topics are discussed and gives hope to thousands who don't know what to expect and be better guided to take right decisions especially for something that may change their life for ever.

That being said, I'm from India and out of the multiple options available in India, I'm planning to go for the Shah implant. Not just because of the cost, but also from feedback i received that it is the most concealble malleable implant with rigidity a little lesser than tactra.

If anyone has got shah implant, please let me know I have few questions.

Thanks

[Gt1956]

I'm thinking that I must not be understanding something. It seem like most of the inquiries about malleable implants come from this general part of the world. Does anyone know if it is only because of cost or is there a cultural difference?
Also, it seems like the members are moderately well versed on them. So I'm thinkig their medical system must be getting info out to the public.
Why is there so much interest in malleables there?

[Lost Sheep]

I'm thinking that I must not be understanding something. It seem like most of the inquiries about malleable implants come from this general part of the world. Does anyone know if it is only because of cost or is there a cultural difference?
Also, it seems like the members are moderately well versed on them. So I'm thinkig their medical system must be getting info out to the public.
Why is there so much interest in malleables there?

From someone NOT in that part of the world, I can speculate four reasons:
Cost is lower
The surgery is simpler (no pump, no reservoir)
Revision because of implant failure is less likely (no or fewer moving parts to fail)
Recovery from the surgery is less painful

[shrunken_dick]

I'm thinking that I must not be understanding something. It seem like most of the inquiries about malleable implants come from this general part of the world. Does anyone know if it is only because of cost or is there a cultural difference?
Also, it seems like the members are moderately well versed on them. So I'm thinkig their medical system must be getting info out to the public.
Why is there so much interest in malleables there?

Because it is a simple surgery, plus the cost is very cheap, and most surgeons are skilled to put non-inflatable implants. In addition to that, Indians have small penis, so concealment is very easy.

[edindia]

I'm thinking that I must not be understanding something. It seem like most of the inquiries about malleable implants come from this general part of the world. Does anyone know if it is only because of cost or is there a cultural difference?
Also, it seems like the members are moderately well versed on them. So I'm thinkig their medical system must be getting info out to the public.
Why is there so much interest in malleables there?

It's because in India no erectile dysfunction treatments are covered by insurance. A traditional 3 piece implant could cost as much as 9lakhs INR (about 12000 USD). Which is well beyond the reach of common men. In comparison the malleable ones cost between 1.5 to 2.5 lakhs INR.

So it's definitely mostly the cost that even young to relatively young people have no option but to go for malleable implant. The other reason being simplicity of malleable implants and lesser chances of failure.

[Gt1956]

I'm thinking that I must not be understanding something. It seem like most of the inquiries about malleable implants come from this general part of the world. Does anyone know if it is only because of cost or is there a cultural difference?
Also, it seems like the members are moderately well versed on them. So I'm thinkig their medical system must be getting info out to the public.
Why is there so much interest in malleables there?

It's because in India no erectile dysfunction treatments are covered by insurance. A traditional 3 piece implant could cost as much as 9lakhs INR (about 12000 USD). Which is well beyond the reach of common men. In comparison the malleable ones cost between 1.5 to 2.5 lakhs INR.
So it's definitely mostly the cost that even young to relatively young people have no option but to go for malleable implant. The other reason being simplicity of malleable implants and lesser chances of failure.

I suspected that it was basically a money decision. Younger men even here frequently have trouble with the money part if their insurance doesn't cover implants. Thats for clarifying the issue.
Just an idea. Would traveling to Turkey bring a 3 piece into your financial reach? Just a small suggestion.

[shrunken_dick]

I'm thinking that I must not be understanding something. It seem like most of the inquiries about malleable implants come from this general part of the world. Does anyone know if it is only because of cost or is there a cultural difference?
Also, it seems like the members are moderately well versed on them. So I'm thinkig their medical system must be getting info out to the public.
Why is there so much interest in malleables there?

It's because in India no erectile dysfunction treatments are covered by insurance. A traditional 3 piece implant could cost as much as 9lakhs INR (about 12000 USD). Which is well beyond the reach of common men. In comparison the malleable ones cost between 1.5 to 2.5 lakhs INR.
So it's definitely mostly the cost that even young to relatively young people have no option but to go for malleable implant. The other reason being simplicity of malleable implants and lesser chances of failure.

I suspected that it was basically a money decision. Younger men even here frequently have trouble with the money part if their insurance doesn't cover implants. Thats for clarifying the issue.
Just an idea. Would traveling to Turkey bring a 3 piece into your financial reach? Just a small suggestion.

In India, people can get three-piece implants for USD 13000. We have a very qualified surgeon here named Dr. Rupin Shah.

[edindia]

While I continue my research for the best implant for me, found this one.
Interesting read, specific to guys in India

Surgical Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction With the Low-Cost, Semi-Rigid Shah Penile Prosthesis: A boon to the Developing Countries

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34274823/

84.62% extremely satisfied and
90% satisfied on concealbilty

[subhash]

It's because in India no erectile dysfunction treatments are covered by insurance. A traditional 3 piece implant could cost as much as 9lakhs INR (about 12000 USD). Which is well beyond the reach of common men. In comparison the malleable ones cost between 1.5 to 2.5 lakhs INR.
So it's definitely mostly the cost that even young to relatively young people have no option but to go for malleable implant. The other reason being simplicity of malleable implants and lesser chances of failure.

I suspected that it was basically a money decision. Younger men even here frequently have trouble with the money part if their insurance doesn't cover implants. Thats for clarifying the issue.
Just an idea. Would traveling to Turkey bring a 3 piece into your financial reach? Just a small suggestion.

In India, people can get three-piece implants for USD 13000. We have a very qualified surgeon here named Dr. Rupin Shah.

is Dr Shah well known for the Indian malleable or for the 3 piece? I think he has done several malleables, dont know anyone who had 3 piece done from him.

[frank66665]

but would this prosthesis be different from the ones we know ams and coloplast? would it be more rigid?