Is it possible to enlarge the penis?

8 January 2022

doctor's consultation before penis enlargement

A study was conducted during which they tried to determine the ideal size of the penis for a one-day relationship and long-term relationships in the opinion of women.

The results obtained indicated that the average penis size for a single appointment was 16. 2 cm in length and 12. 7 cm in diameter. For long-term relationships, women preferred a penis with a length of 16 cm and a diameter of 12. 1 cm.

What determines the size of the penis?

The size of the penis is influenced by the combination of genes (sex chromosomes) received from the parents at conception. Human sex chromosomes determine biological sex and secondary sex characteristics.

The Y chromosome, received from the father, influences the genes responsible for male genital development and fertility. The length and diameter of the penis depends on the X chromosome received from the mother. The X chromosome contains 900-1400 genes, while the Y chromosome contains only about 70-200 genes, which explains its influence on the development of the penis. Other factors affecting penis size:

the amount of androgen hormone in the mother's body at an early stage of intrauterine development of the fetus;
testosterone and growth hormone levels during puberty;
the effect on the body of chlorpyrifos penticides, polyfluoroalkyl substances, triclosan and bisphenol in the process of fetal development;
the effect of environmental estrogens on the body during puberty.

The size of the penis also depends on the nutrition of the baby in the womb and during the first years of life. Malnutrition can lead to hormonal disruption and slow development of the entire body, including the penis.

How to determine penis size?

It is not necessary to determine the size of the penis in a calm state, since the length and diameter of the penis may vary depending on external factors (for example, from the cold, the penis can decrease by 50% in length and by 20-30% in girth). It is necessary to measure the size of the penis in a state of erection. To measure the length of the penis, a centimeter tape is used, with which you need to measure the distance from the base of the penis to the end of its tip.

To measure the diameter of an erect penis, you can use a soft measuring tape or a non-stretching rope. For an accurate result, wrap a tape or string around the thickest part of your penis. When using a measuring tape, you just need to look at the number you get when you connect the ends. Using the rope, straighten it and use a centimeter to measure the distance from the mark to the end of the rope.

Average penis size

The size of the penis depends on the age of the man. A big spike in penile growth occurs in boys between the ages of 10 and 14. Average penis size by age:

10-11 years old - from 4. 1 to 7. 9 cm;
12 years old - from 5. 1 to 10. 2 cm;
13 years old - from 5. 1 to 12 cm;
14 years old - from 6. 1 to 13. 98 cm;
15 years old - from 7. 9 to 14. 99 cm;
16 years old - from 9. 9 to 14. 99 cm;
17 years old - from 9. 9 to 16 cm;
18 years old - from 10. 93 to 17 cm.

Penis size is considered normal if the penis is longer than 6 cm at rest and more than 9. 3 cm when erect. A smaller penis indicates a pathology (micropenis) that is usually diagnosed at birth.

The average penis size among men over 17 was surveyed by American medical professionals in 2014. The study involved 15, 521 men. Average penis sizes:

the length of the penis at rest - 9. 16 cm;
the girth of the penis at rest - 9. 31 cm;
the length of the erect penis - 13. 12 cm;
the girth of the erect penis is 11. 66 cm.

The presence of a micropenis or a desire to enlarge the anatomically normal size of the penis is an indication for penis lengthening surgery. Before penis enlargement, consultation with a surgeon is necessary.

Ways to enlarge your penis

Penis enlargement methods differ depending on the part of the penis that the patient wants to enlarge. It is possible to enlarge the head of the penis without surgery by introducing a gel based on hyaluronic acid. Contouring of the penis allows for a short-term effect (the head of the penis increases by one and a half to two years).

You can increase the thickness of the penis using lipofilling. During the procedure, the patient's adipose tissue is injected under the skin of the penis. Lipofilling makes it possible to increase the width of the penis up to one cm.

Various methods are used to enlarge the penis surgically. Penis enlargement methods:

ligamentotomy (lengthening of the penis occurs by incision of the supporting ligament that attaches the penis to the pubic bone);
phalloplasty (prosthetics are performed to enlarge the penis).

If there is an indication for enlarging the penis in diameter, muscle tissue transplantation can also be performed. The operation allows you to increase the thickness of the penis up to three to four cm.

The technique of penis enlargement is selected by the surgeon at a preliminary consultation, depending on the patient's needs, indications and contraindications for the operation.

How to enlarge your penis with exercises

None of the studies that have been conducted confirm the effectiveness of exercise for permanently enlarging the penis. Penile stretching exercises can lead to bruising, damage to blood vessels, redness, numbness, and swelling in the area of the penis. Penis enlargement with exercise can also result in an inability to maintain an erection.

How is penis enlargement surgery going?

Before ligamentotomy in the evening and in the morning before the operation, the patient should refuse food, and two hours before the operation - from water. Penis enlargement surgery is performed under intravenous anesthesia.

During penile enlargement surgery, the doctor makes an incision in the ligament that connects the pubis and penis and frees the inside of the penis. After removing the hidden part outside, the doctor fixes it in the desired position. The duration of the operation takes up to half an hour.

The temporary effects of penis enlargement can be pain, slight swelling and bruising in the penis area. If necessary, the surgeon may prescribe pain medications for several days.

Ligamentotomy or phalloplasty?

To enlarge the penis, ligamentotomy or phalloplasty is performed. Phalloplasty is performed only if there are strict indications (if there is a micropenis, if the penis is damaged as a result of trauma, after sex reassignment surgery).

Unlike ligamentotomy, phalloplasty can have negative consequences. Possible complications of phalloplasty:

damage to the rectum or bladder;
dying off of the displaced flap;
pelvic bleeding;
long-term need for drainage (a device that collects blood and fluid from a wound).

After the operation, scars may appear, and there may be a decrease in mobility and sensitivity in the area of the penis. When comparing the risks and possible complications, a ligamentotomy is the best option.