A penile implant, also known as penile erection prosthesis or prosthesis, is also a possibility of your erection problems. The implants were in the early 70s was first posted. This tool is typically used only when there is a clearly identifiable medical cause of erectile problems which can not be solved in a natural way or another treatment. Clinical data show the penile prosthesis is very effective and reliable, and on men and their partners were almost all very pleased. Penile implants are generally well compensated by insurance. Check your insurance for more information.
Types of erectile prostheses
The penile implant is available in different types, namely rigid implants (10%) and inflatable implants (90%). The simplest penile implant consists of a pair of bendable rods that are surgically inserted to replace the erectile tissue. In these implants, the penis is almost always' semi-rigid "and to achieve an erection, the penis is simply bent up. Nowadays, most men opt for an inflatable implant, however, the man gives the choice if and when he want an erection. The inflatable prosthesis is also easier to hide and it gives a natural feeling.
Inflatable penile implant of 3 parts
The prostheses from three parts are the most advanced and in 75% of the cases posted. The implant during surgery as a whole and placed in the body consists of a reservoir, a pump and cylinders. The tank is placed in the abdomen, the pump in the scrotum and the cylinders at the site of the swelling.
In practice this implant by gently hidden in the scrotum to squeeze pump, causing liquid (salt solution) from the reservoir is pumped into the cylinders. If the cylinders are filled, the erect penis. For the erection should end on another button the pump will be printed. The liquid flows back into the reservoir and the penis is limp again.
Advantages:
- Comes closest to getting one and having a natural erection.
- The rapid and simple operation continues to maintain sexual spontaneity.
- The erection firm.
- When the liquid from the cylinders is feeling just limply from the penis.
- Completely invisible.
Disadvantages:
- Requires some agility to pumping.
- This implant contains more elements than other implants.
- There were complications such as infection and malfunction.
Inflatable penile implant of 2 parts
Penile implants that consist of 2 parts in 15% of cases placed. This implant during surgery as a whole and placed in the body consists of a pump and two fluid-filled cylinders. The pump is placed in the scrotum and the fluid-filled cylinders at the site of the swelling. This prosthesis is a little difficult to operate than the prosthesis in 3 parts and the flexible prosthesis.
This penis implant you can get an erection by repeatedly squeezing the pump. By pumping fluid in the system is moved from cylinder to cylinder shafts at the site of the swelling. The liquid can get out of the cylinder shafts left by 10 seconds around the penis to bend downward. This puts the penis in flaccid state.
Advantages:
- The pump is small and easy to use.
- With the rapid and simple operation remains the preserve sexual spontaneity.
- Quick and simple indulgences for a flaccid penis.
- Better to conceal than a malleable implant.
Disadvantages:
- Requires some agility to pumping.
- This implant contains more elements than the rigid prosthesis.
- There is a small risk of infection and malfunction.
Flexible penile implant
The simplest erection prosthesis and in 10% of the cases posted. During this procedure, the surgeon places two flexible rods into the penis. These rods are of silicone and have a flexible core of stainless steel or interlocking plastic joints. This key allows the man's penis into position and bend them in that position.
In order to achieve an erection, the penis is simply bent into the correct position. To undo the erection penis downward.
Advantages:
- Easy to use.
- The simplest surgery.
- Few mechanical parts that can break.
- The cheapest.
Disadvantages:
- The penis is basically always stiff and tight clothing can eg difficult to hide.
- There is a chance that the nucleus breaks through fatigue.
The prostheses are visible?
The man who had surgical implant sites, the small incision can see from the underside of the penis, where the scrotum starts. Others will probably not notice that there is a penile prosthesis is placed. Therefore the most daring men who have undergone surgery themselves with confidence in the locker room to move for example.
How has sex with a penis implant?
If the implant 'penis' is the penis like a natural erection hard and thick. Most men say that the erect penis or less as a natural erection. But the newest implants put in both length and width, so this problem does not occur. After placement of a prosthesis does not change the feeling or the possibility of reaching an orgasm. Also ejaculate is still possible. It may well be that the intervention by the natural reflex to get an erection disappears.
Is it safe?
Every surgery has risks. Likewise, the placement of a penile implant. Cmplicaties are possible:
- Uncontrolled bleeding after the operation which may be re-operated.
- Infections.
- The formation of scar tissue.
- A faulty implant must be replaced.
