Inflatable Penile prosthesis last long durability

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Husseinmohamud
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Inflatable Penile prosthesis last long durability

Postby Husseinmohamud » Fri Apr 10, 2026 9:09 am

I am concerned about the long-term durability of an inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP). I am a young man in my 20s planning to undergo penile prosthesis surgery, and I feel confused.
There are two main types of implants: malleable and inflatable. I do not have medical insurance, and I may not be able to afford revision surgery to soon. Because of this, I am considering a malleable implant since it is more affordable and easier to revise and not failure like inflatable use more years without issue.
However, from what I have read in comments and research, many people say that for young men, the inflatable implant is the better option. In inflatable I could possibly afford a revision after 10–15 years, but I am worried about device failure within 3–5 years, as I would not be able to afford another surgery that soon.
If I choose an inflatable penile prosthesis, how long does it usually last based on real patient experience? Are there men who have used it successfully for many years without revision?

Rider1400
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Re: Inflatable Penile prosthesis last long durability

Postby Rider1400 » Fri Apr 10, 2026 10:44 am

You will get mixed answers. Tap on the coloplast titan icon at the opening page of frank talk and it give %ratios of life expectancies. I’ve always felt that you’ll definitely get a tougher crowd on Frank talk as a lot of people on Here are the ones who ARE having issues. I personally slacked way off after mins started functioning properly after initial breakin. I did recently have a revision after just 4 years but it was all install issues from the surgeon that did my first one. Function of the implant was still perfect. Most important go use a qualified higher volume implanted taht does IPP and MPP primarily, not a urologist that does a few a year.
60yo.ED started mid 40s pills failed after 10 years. Injections works w diminishing results.
Implanted 5-22 Titan 20cm with 1cm RTE.
Revision 3-26 Titan 24cm with 1cm trimmed off. Revision due to bad reservoir placement and potential tip erosion.


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