Personal improvement has always been big business. Since the dawn of the commercial age, people have been willing to pay good money for advice, techniques and devices which can help then to attain the body or life they’ve always wanted. Dieting under the supervision of a clinician has given way to dieting with a group or even online and many cosmetic treatments that once required an overnight stay can now be done as an out-patient or, in some cases, even at home.
For men, advancements in cosmetic surgery options for penis enlargement have gone from ‘pie in the sky dreams’ to reality. There are now a number of clinics willing to perform phalloplasty, or penis surgery, for men who want greater length, increased girth or simply a more aesthetically pleasing penis.
While surgical options have become more promising, do they really offer the solution today’s men need? Most men don’t understand what’s involved in this type of surgery but too often they assume it offers a better solution when compared to traditional penis extender devices. This, however, sells these devices short and puts men on a collision course with disappointment.
Phalloplasty vs. Traditional Penis Extenders
Most men are already familiar with what is now considered the traditional penis extender device. These devices work on the simple scientific principle of combining steady but firm pressure over time in order to improve length. While earlier models weren’t seen as being very user friendly, advancements in design have made today’s models more effective and comfortable than ever before. Since these devices need to be worn over time, increasing the user’s comfort has helped to increase their efficacy as well. In fact, several studies have been published since 2010 which have offered clinical proof that a high-end, well-constructed penis extender can produce the results they’ve always wanted.
On the other hand, the progress made with phalloplasty has been equally impressive. There was a time when surgical options for penis enlargement simply didn’t exist. But today, a number of doctors are willing and able to perform cosmetic surgery in order to help men with both length and girth. In some cases, the change can be more dramatic than those achieved through traditional means and this promise of bigger gains has made it worth investigating for many men.
While the promise of big gains can make surgical options more appealing, these gains come at a fairly large price. The cost of phalloplasty alone can be fairly prohibitive. While each surgery is different, costs tend to start around $2,000 and go up from there depending on a variety of factors. This initial financial cost isn’t the only price men pay, however. Recovery time is usually around 8 to 10 weeks and the risk involved in this type of surgery can be fairly serious. Problems with erections, ejaculation and urination are all potential issues which can arise in the immediate aftermath of the surgery. These potential side effects don’t disappear after the recovery period, however, and can crop up at any time down the road if scarring occurs during the procedure.
In spite of the problems with phalloplasty, the science of penis enlargement through surgery continues to make advancements and has become a serious consideration for some men. Others, however, are too quick to dismiss traditional penis extender devices. These devices may take more time, energy and work on the part of the user in order to achieve results, but the side effects and overall safety and efficacy simply cannot be beat. Not only can it be done at home and without taking a loan, the results come with minimal discomfort and men don’t have to take a three month hiatus from sex while they improve their size. Overall, traditional enlargement devices are still the best options for most men who want to improve their sex lives.
