Ligamentotomy is a surgical operation to cut 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 hidden in the subcutaneous fatty tissue. This part is fixed to the pelvic bones by means of the aforementioned ligament, which is a cartilage-like formation.
As a result of the weakening of the fixation of the penis to the bones, conditions are created to increase its size by 3-5 centimeters. Further extension of the penis is performed using a special device - an extender.
Indications for ligamentotomy
There are two sets of indications for penis enlargement surgery:
Medical indications:
- Peyronie's disease, in which there may be a pronounced deformation of the penis with a decrease in its length;
- cave fibrosis;
- The "hidden" penis or, as it is also called, the micropenis.
Aesthetics or indications:
- a man’s desire to increase his attraction;
- a man’s desire to increase self-esteem;
- penile dysmorphophobia - general dissatisfaction with the appearance, shape or size of your penis.
The lower limit of the average size of the erect penis is considered to be a length of 12 centimeters. A size smaller than 12 cm may be the reason for this operation.
Contraindications
An absolute contraindication to ligamentotomy is the presence of mental illness. It is not recommended to perform surgery in the presence of serious diseases, the course of which may worsen after surgery or serious complications may develop, such diseases include:
- uncontrolled hypertension;
- diabetes;
- severe disorders of the blood coagulation system.
Preparation
Preoperative preparation consists of passing a simple examination, including:
- consultation with a urologist;
- clinical and biochemical blood tests;
- blood for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis;
- EKG;
- examination by an anesthesiologist.
8-10 hours before surgery, you should refuse to eat and drink. The hips should be shaved immediately before surgery.
How to lengthen the penis through ligamentotomy
The operation is performed under general anesthesia. A skin incision is made in the middle of the scrotum, through which the surgeon gains access to the suspension of the penile ligament, which is then cut with a scalpel. The duration of the operation is 0. 5-1 hours. Absorbent sutures are applied to the skin of the scrotum.
Postoperative period, complications
The observation of the patient in the clinics that perform ligamentotomy is performed for 1 day, after which the patient is discharged home. Suture to the scrotum heals in 5-7 days. Before discharge, the patient undergoes a consultation with a urologist, where he is explained the need to wear an extender for 3-4 months.
Complications of ligamentotomy are extremely rare. The most common are bleeding and swallowing postoperative sutures. Currently, the complication rate does not exceed 0. 1% of the total number of surgeries.
additional information
The potential to increase penis size by ligamentotomy in combination with wearing an extender is 3-5 cm. The specific result depends on the individual characteristics of the patient's body - the size of the hidden part of the cavernosa bodies, as well as the alignment of the vessels and urethra.
There are alternative methods of increasing penis length - using vacuum equipment and wearing an extension without ligamentotomy. The extender is a special device suspended from the penis and pulls it due to mechanical action.
The effectiveness of ligamentotomy is much higher than any other method of increasing penis length. Traditional methods of penis enlargement, such as Jelq method, Sadhu method, self-hypnosis, etc. , Have no evidence base and are practically ineffective.