Each individual is different and therefore their recovery will be different as well. Typical recovery is between weeks. Your physician will determine what you can and cannot do during this time. It is important to follow the recommendations that your physician gives to you to ensure the best outcome.
A penile implant is prescribed by your physician. Most insurance, including Medicare, covers the implant. Both implants provide you with the capability of having an erection satisfactory for intercourse.
The main difference is that the Genesis penile implant is a malleable implant consisting of two rods that are placed in the corpora cavernosa.
There are no further parts to this implant. To have an erection, you only need to hold the penis and move it into the desired position. When you are finished you return the penis to the previous position.
With the Titan penile implant, you inflate the cylinders by pressing the pump bulb in the scrotum. You can control the firmness by pumping until you are satisfied with the erection. The best thing is to discuss each implant with your physician to make sure that you are getting the implant that is appropriate for you. You might consider penile implants if you aren't a candidate for other treatments or you can't get an erection sufficient for sexual activity by using other methods.
Penile implants can also be used to treat severe cases of a condition that causes scarring inside the penis, leading to curved, painful erections Peyronie's disease. Penile implants aren't for everyone. Your doctor might caution against penile implants if you have:. Keep in mind that while penile implants allow men to get an erection, they don't increase sexual desire or sensation.
Most penile implants also won't make your penis any larger than it naturally is at the time of surgery. In fact, your erect penis might be slightly shorter than it used to be. Infections after penile implant surgery typically occur in the first few weeks or possibly years later. Early infections can cause swelling of the scrotum, pus buildup and fever.
Later infections might involve persistent or recurrent long-term pain. Surgery to remove the implant is likely necessary to treat an infection. Replacing a penile implant can be complicated and can lead to a buildup of scar tissue and a decrease in penis length. Initially, you'll talk to your doctor or a urologist about penile implants. During your visit, your doctor will likely:. Do a physical exam.
To make sure penile implants are the best options for you, your doctor will do a physical exam, including a complete urologic exam. Your doctor will confirm the presence and nature of ED, and make sure that your ED can't be treated in another way.
He or she will also try to determine whether there's any reason that penile implant surgery is likely to cause complications. Your doctor will also examine your ability to use your hands, since some penile implants require greater manual dexterity than others. Discuss your expectations. Make sure you understand what the procedure involves and the type of penile implant that suits you best. It's also important to know that the procedure is considered permanent and irreversible.
Your doctor will also explain the benefits and risks, including potential complications. Ideally, you'll include your partner in the discussion with your doctor. Inflatable implants.
Inflatable devices, the most common type of penile implant used, can be inflated to create an erection and deflated at other times.
Three-piece inflatable implants use a fluid-filled reservoir implanted under the abdominal wall, a pump and a release valve placed inside the scrotum, and two inflatable cylinders inside the penis. To achieve an erection, you pump the fluid from the reservoir into the cylinders.
With modern devices, they usually last 10—15 years and may last even more than 20 years. When they fail, an additional surgery is required to replace the device very similar to the original surgery. The first time he experienced ED in his mids he thought it was just a fluke, which was a reasonable assumption to make. More than half of men experience episodic erectile dysfunction at some time in their life from things like stress, too much alcohol, or as a side effect of medication.
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Find a Men's Health Specialist. By Name By Location. Update Search. Types of Penile Implants There are several different types of implants.
One-Piece Implant One-piece implants use flexible or semirigid cylinders. Benefits : least expensive type of implant, fewer mechanical parts to fail Downsides : least natural erection, no antibiotic coating; worst rigidity; worst flaccidity Good for : men with poor hand function or men with buried penis who need a prosthetic to hold on a condom-style catheter Two-Piece Implant Two-piece cylinders are made of cylinders and a pump.
Benefits : excellent rigidity; no need to place any parts in the pelvis or abdomen Downsides : no antibiotic coating; not as good flaccidity; not good for very thin men; not good for larger penises due to poor flaccidity Good for: men who have extremely complex pelvic issues that make placement of a three-piece implant see below less desirable such as men who have had certain pelvic crush injuries or those with complex vascular reconstruction — very few men fall into this category.
Three-Piece Implant Three-piece implants are the most commonly used devices. Does My Insurance Pay for It? Who Should Do the Surgery? This type of implant is similar to the three-piece inflatable device and works in the same way.
However, instead of a separate fluid-filled container, the fluid is kept within the pump in the scrotum. This type of penile implant involves a surgeon implanting two flexible rods into the penis. The implants never change in size or stiffness and maintain a semi-rigid state. They can, however, be set in different positions easily. The implants are usually bent downward but can be straightened into an upward position when needed for sexual intercourse.
Even though they are very easy to use, many men find their constant rigid state to be uncomfortable. Some men report that the implant does not make their erection last as long as usual, although some newer implants have addressed this issue. Another difference is that implants do not affect the head of the penis, meaning that it does not become hard.
Understandably, most men are somewhat nervous about having surgery on their penis. Knowing what to expect before, during, and after the procedure can be really helpful in reducing that anxiety. Once the man has decided which type of implant he wants, the doctor should provide him with detailed instructions about how he should prepare for the surgery.
Sometimes a man will have to undergo some tests before the procedure to ensure that he is healthy enough to have surgery. The procedure itself usually lasts for 1—2 hours and takes place at a hospital or outpatient surgery center. It takes place under anesthesia to prevent the man from feeling what is happening. During the procedure, the surgeon will make a cut in the penis below the head, and place the implant inside.
It is important to customize the size of the implant based on both body and penis size. For inflatable implants, the surgeon makes small cuts in the scrotum to place the pump and valve. If the surgeon is implanting a three-piece system, they will also make incisions in the abdomen to put the fluid container in place. Men having this procedure should be able to go home the same day.
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