Why is there such a negative view of implants outside of the Internet?

[LastHope]

Within the wild world of implants, Malleables get about as much love as a soggy sandwich at a gourmet feast, from top surgeons to implant newbies. But thanks to thedriver and mbambo, I've found my cozy corner in their Malleable threads. It's like stumbling upon a hidden gem in a sea of skepticism!

They suit a certain type of implant candidate. Its no good trying to push something to people when the pros and cons dont relate to them./

If I had an implant the three things that are most important to me are.

-Concealability
-Size
-Rigidity

I would sooner have something i had to replace every 5 years but looked and felt better than something that lasted longer but that I wasnt 100% happy with.

Therefore malleables to me are almost a joke compared to the 3 peice. However to another person that may be at higher risk of a revision problem they are more relaible.

These here continuous ipp revisions are about as confusin' as a goat on astroturf! I reckon I like ipp just fine, but dagnabbit, if they keep changin' it up like a possum in a henhouse, I'm fixin' to lose my mind faster than a hound dog chasin' its own tail! Long live the Malleables!

[LastHope]

This is the tale people think about implant lifestyle. Once upon a time in a small town nestled in the hills of the South, there lived a man named Bon. Now, Bon wasn't your ordinary fella, he had a heart as big as Texas and a laugh that could shake the leaves off the trees. Bon had been dealing with a pesky problem for years, one that made him feel like he was wrestling with a stubborn mule - erectile dysfunction. But being the determined soul he was, Bon sought out a solution, and that's when he stumbled upon failing IPP. Bon underwent his first IPP surgery with high hopes, but alas, it didn't quite do the trick. So, he went under the knife again for a revision, and then another, and another. Eight revisions in total, each time hoping it would be the charm. Through it all, Bon kept his spirits up, cracking jokes with the nurses and charming the doctors with his Southern wit. But deep down, he was tired. Tired of the surgeries, tired of the disappointment, tired of feeling like he was fighting a losing battle. Finally, after his eighth revision, Bon made a decision. He realized that while IPP might not have worked for him, there were plenty of other things in life worth smiling about. So, he hung up his hat and embraced each day with a newfound sense of joy, knowing that even if his love life wasn't quite what he'd hoped for, he still had plenty of love to give to the world. Now comes the twist, Bon finally got his Malleable and reunited with his girlfriend, they happy lived and made love everyday, ever after! And that, my friends, is the tale of Bon and his eight IPP revisions and the new found life he attained after getting a Malleable!

[wolfpacker]

Keep in mind that the "risk of something going bad" is not a one time thing, it's cumulative as you have revision surgeries over time. Odds are probably high that eventually something will go wrong.

I would not get the implant unless I had nothing left to lose.

I thought you were happy with it?

Wouldn't an implant be superior to mediocre sex with a weak erection? Curious why your stance is implant as last resort.

Yeah sure something could go wrong eventually but we're all gonna die why would you wait until your completely impotent or something to get an implant. Confused by this.

I'm definitely happy with it yes. But I know I'm just one bad infection away from having a drastically smaller or non-functional penis permanently. It's important to understand this risk.

And yes the implant is superior to mediocre sex with a weak erection. But the weak erection is far superior to what your penis will be like if they have to remove and not reinstall an implant due to infection.

[implantguy1]

So if infection occurs, can't we reinstall the implant? Or atleast we can get the malleable? Or the game is over?

[Juerhareb]

So if infection occurs, can't we reinstall the implant? Or atleast we can get the malleable? Or the game is over?

Yes. The most probable thing is that you can have It reinstalled, although size loss and other complications are more probable.

[younggun1]

Keep in mind that the "risk of something going bad" is not a one time thing, it's cumulative as you have revision surgeries over time. Odds are probably high that eventually something will go wrong.

I would not get the implant unless I had nothing left to lose.

I thought you were happy with it?

Wouldn't an implant be superior to mediocre sex with a weak erection? Curious why your stance is implant as last resort.

Yeah sure something could go wrong eventually but we're all gonna die why would you wait until your completely impotent or something to get an implant. Confused by this.

I'm definitely happy with it yes. But I know I'm just one bad infection away from having a drastically smaller or non-functional penis permanently. It's important to understand this risk.

And yes the implant is superior to mediocre sex with a weak erection. But the weak erection is far superior to what your penis will be like if they have to remove and not reinstall an implant due to infection.

That's fair to weigh that risk but isn't that a small likelihood? 1-2% infection rate and then aren't most infections able to be salvaged? Doesn't seem like size loss is a guarantee.

Have you heard of cases where functionality is wiped out? I guess I always chalked it up as low odds and the upside being worth it but yeah definitely good to think everything through.

[Dutchie]

This is the tale people think about implant lifestyle. Once upon a time in a small town nestled in the hills of the South, there lived a man named Bon. Now, Bon wasn't your ordinary fella, he had a heart as big as Texas and a laugh that could shake the leaves off the trees. Bon had been dealing with a pesky problem for years, one that made him feel like he was wrestling with a stubborn mule - erectile dysfunction. But being the determined soul he was, Bon sought out a solution, and that's when he stumbled upon failing IPP. Bon underwent his first IPP surgery with high hopes, but alas, it didn't quite do the trick. So, he went under the knife again for a revision, and then another, and another. Eight revisions in total, each time hoping it would be the charm. Through it all, Bon kept his spirits up, cracking jokes with the nurses and charming the doctors with his Southern wit. But deep down, he was tired. Tired of the surgeries, tired of the disappointment, tired of feeling like he was fighting a losing battle. Finally, after his eighth revision, Bon made a decision. He realized that while IPP might not have worked for him, there were plenty of other things in life worth smiling about. So, he hung up his hat and embraced each day with a newfound sense of joy, knowing that even if his love life wasn't quite what he'd hoped for, he still had plenty of love to give to the world. Now comes the twist, Bon finally got his Malleable and reunited with his girlfriend, they happy lived and made love everyday, ever after! And that, my friends, is the tale of Bon and his eight IPP revisions and the new found life he attained after getting a Malleable!

Respect for the way you deal with your situation. I hope you're happy with your malleable after all those horror with IPP's

[Agfa13]

IMHO guys, the negative view comes from the way people were brought up, which is that what nature gave you is always better. Unfortunately, unless you went through something on your body not working, you will view getting a replacement or enhancement on the other person, as inferior...be it hip, knee, breasts, eyes, etc.
Of course it would be inferior, but if you are suffering,having something that works that puts you back in the game for a while (it will catch up with you, even breast implants), wouldn't the fix be better than the suffering?
I had my implant done it '20, I can fuck without fail, lol. Just had my knee replaced.
Of course I would much rather have my old dick, but it would be giving me problems.
I fucked up my knee playing racquetball 20 years ago, I would like my old knee back too! But eventually, the pain in my knee and arthritis was just too much. Both of these issues would affect my mental and/or physical health.

The new knee allows me to play Pickleball and probably racquetball, but no soccer or football, even recreationally....no contact sports to get the most out of the new knee until I need a revision.
The implanted device in my dick allows me to have confidence in the intimate department.

[Never_Enough]

Keep in mind that the "risk of something going bad" is not a one time thing, it's cumulative as you have revision surgeries over time. Odds are probably high that eventually something will go wrong.

I would not get the implant unless I had nothing left to lose.

I thought you were happy with it?

Wouldn't an implant be superior to mediocre sex with a weak erection? Curious why your stance is implant as last resort.

Yeah sure something could go wrong eventually but we're all gonna die why would you wait until your completely impotent or something to get an implant. Confused by this.

I'm definitely happy with it yes. But I know I'm just one bad infection away from having a drastically smaller or non-functional penis permanently. It's important to understand this risk.

And yes the implant is superior to mediocre sex with a weak erection. But the weak erection is far superior to what your penis will be like if they have to remove and not reinstall an implant due to infection.

This is the thing that always sits in the back of my mind.

What if I ruined a penis that was reasonably healthy and somehow something conspired to render me permanently impotent. I guess if there were backtracks with implants it wouldn't be so bad.
My ED is complicated because as such it's not directly a penis issue. My blood flow seems fine and it was purely a psycological thing before I developed pelvic floor dysfunction, now there's a physical issue too.

My pf is buggered referring lots of pain and sensetivity to the penis.

The muscles that control erection feel permanently tight and tired making erections both harder to get and harder to keep. Pills work OK, but the stress overrides them at times.

Haven't really tried injections properly yet, but if they work cluld be suitable as I see my girlfriend around twice a week so there's no pressure to go consecutive days.. And even if there was I could probably get a usable erection the next day with out.

The constant pain hasn't done much for my libido either.

From what I hear serious complications are rare especially if you pay out of pocket to a top surgeon.

[wolfpacker]

I thought you were happy with it?

Wouldn't an implant be superior to mediocre sex with a weak erection? Curious why your stance is implant as last resort.

Yeah sure something could go wrong eventually but we're all gonna die why would you wait until your completely impotent or something to get an implant. Confused by this.

I'm definitely happy with it yes. But I know I'm just one bad infection away from having a drastically smaller or non-functional penis permanently. It's important to understand this risk.

And yes the implant is superior to mediocre sex with a weak erection. But the weak erection is far superior to what your penis will be like if they have to remove and not reinstall an implant due to infection.

That's fair to weigh that risk but isn't that a small likelihood? 1-2% infection rate and then aren't most infections able to be salvaged? Doesn't seem like size loss is a guarantee.

Have you heard of cases where functionality is wiped out? I guess I always chalked it up as low odds and the upside being worth it but yeah definitely good to think everything through.

Yes, at least one guy in the past week. His username is RollTide, he had a Titan removed due to infection and is now told that a malleable cannot be installed due to scarring. He is left with no erectile capacity whatsoever now. There have been others over the years with similar stories.

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