Although penis enlargement techniques are highly sought after and practiced, most of the time they are not recommended by the urologist, as they have no scientific evidence and can have consequences for humans, such as pain, nerve damage, clotting, tissue damage and, in some cases, erection problems.
On the other hand, in the case of micropene, which is a rare condition in which the man has a penis much smaller than average, the urologist, after evaluation, may indicate the completion of surgery to enlarge the penis, but this surgery is delicate. and may be associated with certain risks, as well as not being indicated in other situations.
- Due to the lack of evidence of existing techniques to increase penis size.
- It is best to consult the urologist in case of dissatisfaction with the size of the genitals before starting any treatment or implementing existing techniques.
Penis enlargement techniques are mainly performed by adolescents, who think they have had results, but the enlargement of the penis is due to the normal growth process and is not necessarily related to techniques. In addition, it is important that before performing any technique, the urologist is consulted so that the situation can be evaluated and that certain types of treatment can be indicated, such as the use of the hormone testosterone, for example, which can stimulate the growth of the penis.
Commonly used techniques to increase penis size are
The exercise or technique of Jelqing is considered a natural way to enlarge the penis, as it has no contraindications or associated costs, and is based on the fact that it increases blood circulation in the sexual organ, which could lengthen and thicken the penis. .
Although considered safe, the Jelqing technique has no scientific evidence and therefore therefore the doctors do not recommend it. In addition, in case of incorrect, aggressive movements or if the exercises are performed very often, there may be pain, irritation, injury and damage to the tissues of the penis.
Stretching devices are usually placed at the base of the penis gland and are designed to put pressure on the penis body in order to promote its stretching. It is believed that continued use of this type of device may promote penis enlargement during erection.
So far, few studies have indicated the positive effects of stretching devices to enlarge the penis and are therefore not recommended by urologists. In addition, the use of such devices, in addition to being uncomfortable, can create excessive force on the penis and cause injury, nerve damage and clot formation.
Vacuum pumps are usually indicated by the urologist in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, as they promote an increase in the amount of blood in the penis during erection. Therefore, the pump should be used in accordance with the medical recommendation.
In the case of the use of vacuum pumps to enlarge the penis, there is no scientific evidence, besides that the effect is temporary, only during erection, not being indicated by the doctor, because in the absence of changes, frequent use of the vacuum pump can damage the tissues of the penis and cause erection problems.
Currently there are several pills and creams that are supposed to contain vitamins and hormones that help increase penis size due to the fact that it increases the amount of blood in the penis and promotes a more lasting erection. However, the function of these medications is to promote erection and not increase the size and volume of the penis.
In addition, some pills can be harmful to human health and may interact with other medications that humans can use.
The idea of wearing rings on the penis is due to the increased amount of blood in the body of the penis during erection, which could cause a temporary enlargement effect. However, this technique has no scientific evidence and is also considered dangerous, because if the ring is too tight or if it stays in the penis for a long time, it can cut off blood flow in the area and cause complications in humans.
Penis filling, also known as penis bioplasty, is a recent technique that claims to be effective in increasing circumference and, in some cases, penis length, requiring the injection of hyaluronic acid under the skin of the penis.
Although it is a simple procedure, it is not recommended by the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery for the associated risks, since, depending on the quantity and quality of the substance applied, there may be a severe inflammatory response, an increased risk of infection. necrosis of the genital organ, amputation is necessary.
In addition to the risks associated with the procedure, more studies are also needed to standardize the procedure and test its long-term effects, as well as the time between obtaining the results and the onset of results.
Surgery to increase penis size is the last option the urologist should consider to enlarge the penis due to the risks associated with the procedure, such as an increased risk of infection, the presence of scars and deformities that may eventually hinder erection. Changes that can be seen after surgery are often related to aspiration of excess fat at the site, which makes the penis appear larger, but is actually the same size.
Thus, augmentation surgery is not indicated in situations where the man is not satisfied with the size, since it carries many risks and is not considered effective, being taken into account only in cases of micropene when other treatments were not effective.
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