Ligamentotomy is a surgical procedure that cuts the ligament of the penis. The operation aims to enlarge the visible part of the penis. The essence of the operation is that the penis has an internal part that is hidden in the subcutaneous fatty tissue. This part is attached to the pelvic bones by the above-mentioned tape, which is a cartilage-like structure.
By weakening the fixation of the penis to the bones, conditions are created to increase its size by 3-5 centimeters. The further stretching of the penis is carried out with a special device - an extender.
Indications for ligamentotomy
There are two groups of indications for penis enlargement surgery:
Medical indications:
- Peyronie's disease, in which there may be pronounced deformation of the penis as the length of the penis decreases;
- cavernous fibrosis;
- "Hidden" penis or, as it is also called, the micropenis.
Aesthetics or indications:
- a man's desire to increase his attractiveness;
- a man's desire to increase self-esteem;
- Penile Dysmorphophobia - General dissatisfaction with the look, shape, or size of your penis.
A length of 12 centimeters is regarded as the lower limit of the average penis size in the erect state. A size under 12 cm may be the reason for this operation.
Contraindications
An absolute contraindication for ligamentotomy is the presence of a mental illness. It is not recommended to perform the operation in the presence of serious diseases, the course of which may worsen or develop serious complications after the operation. These diseases include:
- uncontrolled high blood pressure;
- Diabetes mellitus;
- severe blood clotting system disorders.
preparation
The preoperative preparation consists of passing a simple exam that includes:
- consultation with a urologist;
- clinical and biochemical blood tests;
- Blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis;
- EKG;
- Examination by an anesthetist.
You should refuse to eat or drink 8-10 hours before the operation. The groin area should be shaved immediately before the operation.
How to lengthen the penis by ligamentotomy
The operation is performed under general anesthesia. A skin incision is made in the center of the scrotum through which the surgeon gains access to the ligament suspension of the penis, which is then severed with a scalpel. The duration of the operation is 0. 5-1 hour. Absorbent sutures are applied to the skin of the scrotum.
Postoperative phase, complications
Observation of the patient in clinics performing ligamentotomy is carried out for 1 day, after which the patient is discharged home. The suture on the scrotum heals in 5-7 days. Before discharge, the patient is consulted by a urologist who explains that he must wear an extender for 3-4 months.
Ligamentotomy complications are extremely rare. The most common are bleeding and suppuration of the postoperative suture. Currently, the complication rate does not exceed 0. 1% of the total number of operations.
additional Information
The potential for penis enlargement through ligamentotomy in combination with wearing an extender is 3-5 cm. The specific result depends on the individual body characteristics of the patient - the size of the hidden part of the erectile tissue, as well as the elasticity of the vessels and the urethra.
There are alternative methods of lengthening the penis - using vacuum devices and wearing an extender without a ligamentotomy. An extender is a special device that is hung on the penis and pulls it out by mechanical action.
The effectiveness of the ligamentotomy is much higher than any other method of lengthening the penis. Traditional methods of penis enlargement such as the Jelq method, the Sadhu method, self-hypnosis etc. have no evidence and are practically ineffective.