Is an infection the end of everything?

[Frenchie]

As a young guy my main worry about the implant is not having too many revisions but the higher chance of infection after every revision surgery.
What are the chances of not getting another implant after infection and you remain totally impotent the rest of your life? And if I cant get another IPP implanted because of the infection, are malleables an option long term? Like are malleables easier to install in a infected dick? I would rather have a malleable for the rest of my life then remain impotent. Thanks in advance for the answers

[atul21]

From what I have read I understand that sometimes surgeons don’t prefer to insert an IPP right after removal of an infected implant. They replace it with a malleable one to prevent collapse of penis and subsequent atrophy.
So I am sure malleable implants can be inserted post infection.
The risks of subsequent infection is higher in such a cases and it is of utmost importance to choose your surgeon so that such a case can be handled.

[Flounder]

Frenchie. What are the chances of not getting another implant after infection and you remain totally impotent the rest of your life?

I’ve never seen actual statistics for this to happen, probably because it so rarely happens. And I don’t recall reading about any FT member that was left with nothing after an infection. I think the chances are extremely low of that happening - especially if you are otherwise in healthy condition. I believe in most cases a malleable is an option if another inflatable can’t be placed. And in some countries, a malleable is the first choice for an implant. Not my preference but also not the end of everything if that should happen.

Frenchie. And if I cant get another IPP implanted because of the infection, are malleables an option long term?

Yes

Frenchie. Like are malleables easier to install in an infected dick?

Yes, either as a temporary solution while waiting for another IPP attempt OR it can be the permanent replacement.

I’m not trying to minimize the the seriousness of an infection for anyone at any age. But assuming you’re not immunocompromised or have other serious health conditions, it’s also not the END-ALL that you seem to have conjured up in your mind.

Here’s a link related to a study of infection percentages comparing first time implants, revisions, and diabetics. As you read it, keep in mind it was published in 2015 so the data base is from implants done 15+ years ago. I think the key takeaway is; Yes it’s true, the chances of getting an infection from revision are double that of a first time implant. However, both numbers are relatively low odds. I expect the numbers will be better for todays surgeries but we won’t know that for sure until 2038. By that time the IPP will probably be something different than what we know today. And the risks will continue to go down as medical technology continues to improve.
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[Gt1956]

Another point to remember is that if the study was published in 2015. The actual infections were up to several years pror to 2015.
Lots details have changed in the following 10+ years. New tools were developed. This allows the surgery to be done quicker so the flesh is open to the air for less time.
Implants are either coated in an antibiotic film or a permeable film so the implant can be soaked in an antibiotic liquid.
The one touch method was developed. All of the instrument's only are used one. A new tool is used if the task needs more work. Less chance of contamination.
Presurgery prep is greatly changed. There is now a regiment for using a special body wash type soap for 2 weeks prior to surgery.
The guidelines on diabetes have been lowered. It might not sound very relevant but poorly treated diabetes is a big influence in infections. Better blood sugar health is a better condition patient.
I talked to my drs nurse the other day. I asked the last time that he had an infection case. She said many months ago. The patient had lots of comorbidities.