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What qualifies you for a penile implant?
Who Should Get a Penile Implant? The best candidates for penile implant are those men between the ages of 50-90 years old who have had prostate, bladder, or colon cancer treatment, as well as those who have a penile deformity and/or atrophy.
How much would a penile implant cost?
There are package pricing options available from most urologists office which bundle in the implant, surgeon's fee, surgical center fee, and anesthesia fee. This price may typically run from $12,000 to $19,000 depending on your surgeon or facility. No-interest payment plans may also be offered as well.
How much does a 3 piece penile implant cost?
A 3-piece inflatable penile implant can cost anywhere from $13,000 to $35,000. The actual cost of a 3-piece inflatable penile implant is dependent upon location, board certified plastic surgeon, and length and involvement of the plastic surgery.
Is penile implant surgery worth it?
For people motivated to regain sexual function, penile implants are a very effective and reliable way to ensure you can have an erection when you want it. "Studies have shown that the satisfaction rate of men with a penile implant, as well as their partners, is between 90 and 95%," says Dr. Starke.
For what condition might a male choose to have a penile implant?
Penile implants are devices placed inside the penis to allow men with erectile dysfunction (ED) to get an erection. Penile implants are typically recommended after other treatments for ED fail.
Does a penile implant stay hard?
They consist of a pair of cylinders in the penis, a pump placed inside your scrotum near your testicles, and a reservoir of saline. Squeezing the pump in your scrotum moves the saline into the cylinders, creating a rigid erection that feels natural. Implants remain inflated as long as you desire, even after climax.
How much length does a penile implant add?
The implant stretches skin and tissue in the area, which makes your penis look and feel longer and thicker – up to a 2.5” increase in flaccid length and flaccid and erect girth!
How much would a penile implant cost?
There are package pricing options available from most urologists office which bundle in the implant, surgeon's fee, surgical center fee, and anesthesia fee. This price may typically run from $12,000 to $19,000 depending on your surgeon or facility. No-interest payment plans may also be offered as well.
How much does a 3-piece penile implant cost?
A 3-piece inflatable penile implant can cost anywhere from $13,000 to $35,000. The actual cost of a 3-piece inflatable penile implant is dependent upon location, board certified plastic surgeon, and length and involvement of the plastic surgery.
What is the average cost of penile implant surgery?
The “package price” is heavily discounted. Penile implant cost with package pricing typically runs between $16,000 and $19,000 and includes all associated fees.
How much length does a penile implant add?
The implant stretches skin and tissue in the area, which makes your penis look and feel longer and thicker – up to a 2.5” increase in flaccid length and flaccid and erect girth!
Do penile implants make you bigger?
While penile implants allow men to get an erection, they don't increase sexual desire or sensation. Penile implants also won't make your penis any larger than it is at the time of surgery. In fact, with an implant, your erect penis might seem slightly shorter than it used to be.
What are the disadvantages of a penile implant?
The biggest drawback to penile implants is its permanence. In most cases, once you receive a penile implant, you will no longer be able to achieve an erection by natural means. This also applies if you were to have the implant removed.
Does a penile implant feel the same?
The look and feel of the penis will be the same after the implant. The most advanced implants (three piece-inflatable) have been designed specifically to feel as natural as possible and not detract from your sexual satisfaction. Unless you tell your partner you had a penile implant, they will be unable to tell.
Do penile implants make you bigger?
While penile implants allow men to get an erection, they don't increase sexual desire or sensation. Penile implants also won't make your penis any larger than it is at the time of surgery. In fact, with an implant, your erect penis might seem slightly shorter than it used to be.