Malliable rods

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Rawness1111
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Malliable rods

Postby Rawness1111 » Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:11 pm

What are some or the reasons why some have gotten them and do you all have the same sensation as an inflatable penis?
32 yrs old. Newly developed ed with divorce and searching for solutions.

notaes
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Re: Malliable rods

Postby notaes » Thu Aug 29, 2019 8:58 am

I too would be interested in hearing replies to this question.
66 yr old male married 36 yrs use trimix four yrs, cilais and Viagra. trimix work well developed scarring on both sides had implant 1/9/2020 at UT Med Ctr, Knoxville, TN Dr. John Lacy.

ViaSwiss
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Re: Malliable rods

Postby ViaSwiss » Thu Aug 29, 2019 9:30 am

Older men tend to get them when they dont have the dexterity to pump up using their hands.

Some guys with too much scar tissue in various areas also get them because its less invasive.
Age 35. Venous Leakage & Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) since age 18.
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Lost Sheep
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Re: Malliable rods

Postby Lost Sheep » Thu Aug 29, 2019 12:36 pm

In addition to the two contraindications mentioned already (prior surgeries making installation of a reservoir or pump inadvisable and lack of ability to manipulate the pump) malleable implants are used as "space holders" when an implant is removed for some reason (infection, implant failure, etc) and a replacement 3-piece (or two-piece) is precluded for some reason (clearing infection or a healing process, etc)

Usually the "place holder" is intended to be temporary and eventually replaced with an inflatable.
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Frenchboy
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Re: Malliable rods

Postby Frenchboy » Fri Aug 30, 2019 5:25 am

Hello,
I m implanted with semi rigid (as space holder due to infection).
It feels very close to inflatable, let s say it s like being 2/3 inflated and when aroused seems suitable for intercourse. I m 2 weeks and half post op.

Have not tried intercourse yet.

Greg1956
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Re: Malliable rods

Postby Greg1956 » Fri Aug 30, 2019 10:07 am

My surgeon told me the pros and cons of all the implants and at least for me he said he would advise against the malleable because of the constant pressure it applies inside the glans. There are cases where it has to be removed when it tears that lining.
I am 64 and had ED from a VL. Implanted by Dr. Ronald Anglade in Atlanta on 9/18/17. I have an AMS700LGX 21 cm via a Penoscrotal incision. Very happy with results. 6" soft and 6 3/4” x 5 5/8” hard.

Robert66
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Re: Malliable rods

Postby Robert66 » Fri Aug 30, 2019 8:51 pm

Greg1956 wrote:My surgeon told me the pros and cons of all the implants and at least for me he said he would advise against the malleable because of the constant pressure it applies inside the glans. There are cases where it has to be removed when it tears that lining.



I also saw that on line but also saw downsides of 3 piece guess both have their place for best use
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Lost Sheep
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Re: Malliable rods

Postby Lost Sheep » Fri Aug 30, 2019 9:11 pm

Robert51 wrote:I also saw that on line but also saw downsides of 3 piece guess both have their place for best use

Robert51, are there downsides that we might not know about (the ones mentioned earlier in this thread are the only common ones I know)?
Lost Sheep
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Robert66
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Re: Malliable rods

Postby Robert66 » Fri Aug 30, 2019 11:01 pm

Lost Sheep wrote:
Robert51 wrote:I also saw that on line but also saw downsides of 3 piece guess both have their place for best use

Robert51, are there downsides that we might not know about (the ones mentioned earlier in this thread are the only common ones I know)?



Well you can do what i did search y tube there are always two sides to every story
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David1973
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Re: Malliable rods

Postby David1973 » Sat Aug 31, 2019 12:44 pm

Manufacturers make both inflatable and malleable implants. Both types have advantages and disadvantages. The inflatable prosthesis produces an effect very close to natural erection - flaccid when not in use but rigid when appropriate. It is almost impossible for someone to know it is present from appearance alone.

But these inflatable devices are mechanically more complicated. All these parts can fail. One can expect the need to replace the device eventually, maybe every 7 - 10 years. Sometimes more often. Some men have difficulty inflating or deflating the pump (men with impaired hand function after a stroke, severe arthritis, hand amputation, etc).

The malleable devices are simple to implant and with no moving parts are incredibly reliable. They can last decades in place, but as noted above, can extrude from continuous pressure. There is little to fail mechanically and no pump and tubing in a man’s scrotum. Some types produce an extremely firm or rigid erection that is almost too firm. But of course, they produce a permanent rigid erection. It can be bent down when not needed and up when needed. Most men will wear a jock or tight fitting underwear to keep it concealed under street clothes. Concealment can be a problem for the big guys.

Because a “permanent” erection is not a natural state, it is more likely it will be obvious in the bedroom and the locker room. A malleable implant is not going to be a secret from friends and partners. Some men find that a problem, but many are not bothered that that at all. (Would it matter to you if your wife or a few friends knew you had an implant?)

It is great that there are options for us as we ponder going bionic.


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