Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. Make sure you discuss realistic expectations for your penis appearance with your surgeon before you have the procedure.

stitches coming apart ( suture detachment)Īlso, after surgery your penis may look significantly bulkier or not shaped to your liking.

perforation and infection of the implant.

In some cases, removing and reinserting the Penuma can alleviate these side effects.Īccording to an evaluation of men who underwent this type of surgery, possible complications include: If these side effects last for more than a few days, see your doctor.

The Penuma website reports that you may experience pain with erection, and some loss of penis sensation, during the first few weeks. You’ll need to abstain from masturbation and sexual activity for about six weeks.Īs with any surgery, risks are associated with the use of anesthesia.Ĭommon side effects of anesthesia include:Īnesthesia can also increase your risk of:.Your penis will be swollen for a few weeks after the surgery.You’ll return for a follow-up visit two to three days later.Your surgeon will use general anesthesia to keep you asleep during the procedure.The procedure generally takes 45 minutes to an hour to complete.You’ll need to arrange a ride to and from the procedure.You can go home the same day as the procedure.If you aren’t already circumcised, you’ll need to do this before the procedure.Here are some key facts about the Penuma surgery: The Penuma could enlarge the average penis up to a length of 6.1 inches when flaccid, and 7.7 inches when erect. The average male penis is about 3.6 inches long (3.7 inches in girth) when flaccid, and 5.2 inches long (4.6 inches in girth) when erect. Elist’s website, people who have had the Penuma procedure report increases in length and girth (measurement around their penis) of about 1.5 to 2.5 inches, while flaccid and erect. The device stretches the penis skin and tissues to make your penis look and feel larger.Īccording to Dr. This is done through an incision in your groin area just above the base of your penis.

It’s inserted into your shaft over the corpus cavernosa, like a sheath. Your Penuma device will be designed to fit your specific penis shape. Corpus spongiosum: one cylindrical piece of tissue that runs along the bottom of your penis and surrounds your urethra, where urine comes out.Corpus cavernosa: two cylindrical pieces of tissue that run parallel to each other along the top of your penis.The tissues that give your penis its shape are composed largely of two types: It’s provided in three sizes: large, extra-large, and extra-extra-large. The Penuma is a crescent-shaped piece of medical-grade silicone inserted under your penis skin to make your penis longer and wider.

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