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Augmentation phalloplasty

G J Alter1

  • 1Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, USA.

The Urologic Clinics of North America
|November 1, 1995
PubMed
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Surgical techniques like dermal-fat grafts and ligament release can enhance penis size and appearance. These aesthetic procedures offer improved girth and length, with careful diagnosis and technique being crucial for optimal results.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Aesthetic Medicine

Background:

  • Patient dissatisfaction with penile size is common.
  • Various surgical interventions aim to improve penile aesthetics.
  • Previous methods like fat injections have associated complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review surgical methods for enhancing penile girth and length.
  • To highlight techniques that minimize complications.
  • To emphasize the importance of accurate diagnosis and surgical precision.

Main Methods:

  • Dermal-fat grafting for penile circumference.
  • Suspensory ligament release with skin advancement for length.
  • Suprapubic lipectomy and Z-plasty for penoscrotal web correction.

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Main Results:

  • Dermal-fat grafts increase penile girth without fat injection complications.
  • Ligament release and skin advancement can increase flaccid penile length.
  • Penoscrotal web correction improves overall penile appearance.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical aesthetic procedures can effectively increase penile girth and visual length.
  • Dermal-fat grafting is a safer alternative to fat injections.
  • Meticulous surgical technique and accurate diagnosis are essential for successful outcomes.