Is there anyone with totally normal erection function that would opt to get an implant?
For enhancement purposes perhaps? Similar to how women get fake tits.
No Erectile Dysfunction. Optional implant?
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No Erectile Dysfunction. Optional implant?
Mid 30s. UK. ED since mid teens. Done the pills, injections, P Shot, Gainswave, ESWT shockwave.
Now preparing to take the plunge under care of Professor Ralph at UCLH. Planning on a Rigicon Infla10 AX with Pulse pump.
Now preparing to take the plunge under care of Professor Ralph at UCLH. Planning on a Rigicon Infla10 AX with Pulse pump.
Re: No Erectile Dysfunction. Optional implant?
Nope. Best case scenario with implant is maintaining prop size (after several months of cycling). Women get breast implants to have bigger (or differently shaped) breasts. Implants don’t improve size or shape. They just make a cock rigid enough for sex.
But guys who have normal erectile function would get no benefit.
But guys who have normal erectile function would get no benefit.
56yo, NYC. ED started at 40. Pills, then shots for 10 years. 24cm Coloplast Titan w/classic pump by Dr Eid 3/25/2025. Will meet for show & tell.
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Re: No Erectile Dysfunction. Optional implant?
Definitely not, if they wanted enhancement they'd use trimix (which is what porn stars do)
Early 30s with ED from jelqing. Implant by Dr Eid on 24 June 2021 with a Titan 24cm with +1cm RTE on one side and -1cm cut off on the other side
Aug 2024 revision to AMS CX 24cm + 2rte
My journal: viewtopic.php?t=17202
Aug 2024 revision to AMS CX 24cm + 2rte
My journal: viewtopic.php?t=17202
Re: No Erectile Dysfunction. Optional implant?
It sounds like a super power to me. But if your dick works, I don't know that it would be worth the risk. Before I had ed. I would sometimes take viagra and that was a super power for sex. But once I started needing it it became something that just got me to normal. I do think that the implant for people who need it is an amazing option though
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Re: No Erectile Dysfunction. Optional implant?
Interesting.
Im on the waiting list for a surgery date. Im still quite responsive to injections but the supply line of them is unreliable and I'm tired of having to make sure I always have some on me when I go out or travel anyway.
I'm also tired of having to sneak away to the bathroom and interrupt any intimacy to mix and inject the solution.
Ive been doing this for six years.
Time for an implant? At 36 I'm pretty young and will face a few revisions... I hear that there is penile shortening with each procedure, so that's a negative
Im on the waiting list for a surgery date. Im still quite responsive to injections but the supply line of them is unreliable and I'm tired of having to make sure I always have some on me when I go out or travel anyway.
I'm also tired of having to sneak away to the bathroom and interrupt any intimacy to mix and inject the solution.
Ive been doing this for six years.
Time for an implant? At 36 I'm pretty young and will face a few revisions... I hear that there is penile shortening with each procedure, so that's a negative
Mid 30s. UK. ED since mid teens. Done the pills, injections, P Shot, Gainswave, ESWT shockwave.
Now preparing to take the plunge under care of Professor Ralph at UCLH. Planning on a Rigicon Infla10 AX with Pulse pump.
Now preparing to take the plunge under care of Professor Ralph at UCLH. Planning on a Rigicon Infla10 AX with Pulse pump.
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Re: No Erectile Dysfunction. Optional implant?
splitpeach wrote:Interesting.
Im on the waiting list for a surgery date. Im still quite responsive to injections but the supply line of them is unreliable and I'm tired of having to make sure I always have some on me when I go out or travel anyway.
I'm also tired of having to sneak away to the bathroom and interrupt any intimacy to mix and inject the solution.
Ive been doing this for six years.
Time for an implant? At 36 I'm pretty young and will face a few revisions... I hear that there is penile shortening with each procedure, so that's a negative
Just gotta come to terms with the fact that you could reach "end of the road" with the implant if your luck goes badly. I think you should feel like you've got not much left to lose before you go implant
Early 30s with ED from jelqing. Implant by Dr Eid on 24 June 2021 with a Titan 24cm with +1cm RTE on one side and -1cm cut off on the other side
Aug 2024 revision to AMS CX 24cm + 2rte
My journal: viewtopic.php?t=17202
Aug 2024 revision to AMS CX 24cm + 2rte
My journal: viewtopic.php?t=17202
Re: No Erectile Dysfunction. Optional implant?
wolfpacker wrote:Just gotta come to terms with the fact that you could reach "end of the road" with the implant if your luck goes badly. I think you should feel like you've got not much left to lose before you go implant
Hi Wolfpacker, its another time I see you mention this specific danger of having the procedure done (eventually reaching the end of the road), but is it really true? I've seen two guys here who ended up with nothing put in due to excessive fibrosis, but then experienced implanters say there's always a possibility to insert implant in and in these two cases I think it was just surgeon who wasn't experienced enough to use the right tools.
28 y/o, Poland, ED after heavy metal poisoning
Corporal fibrosis after ED - Traction + VED to regain size - seeing great results
Lost 1"L 0.5"G. Regained all length and 0.2"G.
Making money to afford implant, meanwhile trying everything else
Corporal fibrosis after ED - Traction + VED to regain size - seeing great results
Lost 1"L 0.5"G. Regained all length and 0.2"G.
Making money to afford implant, meanwhile trying everything else
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Re: No Erectile Dysfunction. Optional implant?
Fidelio wrote:wolfpacker wrote:Just gotta come to terms with the fact that you could reach "end of the road" with the implant if your luck goes badly. I think you should feel like you've got not much left to lose before you go implant
Hi Wolfpacker, its another time I see you mention this specific danger of having the procedure done (eventually reaching the end of the road), but is it really true? I've seen two guys here who ended up with nothing put in due to excessive fibrosis, but then experienced implanters say there's always a possibility to insert implant in and in these two cases I think it was just surgeon who wasn't experienced enough to use the right tools.
There may (or may not) always be a possibility to insert a new one, but you will likely face shortening each time.
Consider the case of user "principles" on this site who had 5 implants in the span of 3 years, due to breakage and infection. He has not posted since 2023 when he was going on his 5th implant, not sure what happened to him
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Early 30s with ED from jelqing. Implant by Dr Eid on 24 June 2021 with a Titan 24cm with +1cm RTE on one side and -1cm cut off on the other side
Aug 2024 revision to AMS CX 24cm + 2rte
My journal: viewtopic.php?t=17202
Aug 2024 revision to AMS CX 24cm + 2rte
My journal: viewtopic.php?t=17202
Re: No Erectile Dysfunction. Optional implant?
Those choosing implants are better off if they fully understand both the benefits and the potential complications, even if the surgeon they seek is high volume and has descended from the kingdom of God. I'm all for informed consent and informed choice, even if it's for recreational purpose with no medical indication.
Often, we are strongly marketed the benefits alone, while warnings are relegated to the fine print, which often only gets the attention and love it deserves during medical lawsuits.
From Coloplast website for example:
Inflatable:
Warnings
Patients should consider the warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the use of this product, which may include the following: potential for resurgery (note: device is not a lifetime implant). Implantation makes latent natural erections, as well as other interventional treatment options, impossible. Implantation may result in penile shortening, curvature or scarring. Pre-existing abdominal or penile scarring or contracture may make surgical implantation more complicated or impractical. Diabetic, as well as immunocompromised patients, may have an increased risk of infection which could result in permanent damage to tissue/organs. Excessive stresses from rigorous exercise and vigorous masturbation/intercourse could lead to device damage. Certain stresses and pressures (straddle seating, obesity, etc.) could lead to involuntary inflation or deflation. Post-implant penile size, girth and angle can vary based on patient anatomy, implant size, level of inflation, and presence of Peyronie’s disease.
Precautions
Patients with spinal cord injury may have an increased risk of infection. This device may be used to treat erectile dysfunction in the presence of Peyronie’s disease. Although the implant is not visible, depending on the placement (submuscular) the reservoir may be palpable.
Patients should consider the following factors which could lead to increased risk of failure and can be critical to the eventual success of the procedure: ability and willingness of the patient to follow instructions; associated psychological status (e.g., psychogenic erectile dysfunction, inappropriate attitude or motivation); health conditions which hamper sexual activity (such as severe angina) may prevent successful use of this device; manual dexterity problems; and lack sufficient manual dexterity or strength necessary to operate the device.
Impact injuries to the pelvic or abdominal areas (e.g., sports injuries) can result in damage to the implant which may necessitate replacement of the device. Contracture of tissue around the pump can cause unnatural firmness in the scrotum and involuntary inflation or deflation. The device may fail to deflate and/or deflation of the device may be slow or difficult for some patients. Device malfunctions may result in the inability to inflate or deflate the device. Removal of the device without timely reimplantation of a new implant may complicate subsequent reimplantation.
Potential Complications
Adverse events are known to occur with penile protheses procedures and implants; some may require revision surgery or removal of the implant. Adverse events following penile protheses implantation may be new onset (de novo), persistent, worsening, transient, or permanent.
Adverse events may include but are not limited to: inability to pull foreskin back from tip of uncircumcised penis (acquired phimosis); abnormal wound healing/adhesion/scar tissue; bladder storage symptoms/urinary retention; tightening, shortening, deformity or curvature of penis (capsular contracture, induration); discomfort/pain; injury to tissue or organs (perforation/erosion/extrusion) resulting in damage or loss of tissue (necrosis); open tunnel between tissue or organs (fistula); foreign body reaction/allergic reaction/sensitivity; bleeding/hemorrhage or collection of blood or fluid outside of tissue or vessels (hematoma/seroma); hernia; Infection/urinary tract infection; redness or swelling (inflammation/edema); difficult or painful intercourse (dyspareunia/sexual dysfunction); obstruction/occlusion; numbness or decreased sensation (e.g., hypoesthesia); and urinary incontinence. The occurrence of these events may require one or more subsequent surgeries which may or may not always fully correct the complication.
Malleable:
Warnings
Your doctor will advise you of all potential risks and complications associated with the proposed surgical procedure and device, including providing a comparison of the risks and complications of alternative procedures and implants. As a mechanical device, the implant can malfunction, wear out or be subject to misuse and may require replacement. Penile implants should not be considered lifetime implants. The implant should be used with caution in patients with borderline bladder decompensation or enlarged prostate. Patients, including paraplegics, should be free of indwelling catheters prior to implantation.
Potential Complications
Complications may include, but are not limited to, the following: foreign body response; erosion; perforation; extrusion; infection; loss of tissue (necrosis); device malfunction (e.g., loss of rigidity, twisting, fracture, separation); impaired blood flow to penis; swelling (lymphedema) of the penis; hematoma; scarring; pain; incorrect implant position; deformity at the head of the penis; incorrect sizing; inability to pull the foreskin back from the tip of an uncircumcised penis (paraphimosis); voiding difficulty; decreased sensation and inflammation/irritation.
The implant may differ from original erection (e.g. not of equal length or girth) compared to what was previously experienced with natural erections.
Often, we are strongly marketed the benefits alone, while warnings are relegated to the fine print, which often only gets the attention and love it deserves during medical lawsuits.
From Coloplast website for example:
Inflatable:
Warnings
Patients should consider the warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the use of this product, which may include the following: potential for resurgery (note: device is not a lifetime implant). Implantation makes latent natural erections, as well as other interventional treatment options, impossible. Implantation may result in penile shortening, curvature or scarring. Pre-existing abdominal or penile scarring or contracture may make surgical implantation more complicated or impractical. Diabetic, as well as immunocompromised patients, may have an increased risk of infection which could result in permanent damage to tissue/organs. Excessive stresses from rigorous exercise and vigorous masturbation/intercourse could lead to device damage. Certain stresses and pressures (straddle seating, obesity, etc.) could lead to involuntary inflation or deflation. Post-implant penile size, girth and angle can vary based on patient anatomy, implant size, level of inflation, and presence of Peyronie’s disease.
Precautions
Patients with spinal cord injury may have an increased risk of infection. This device may be used to treat erectile dysfunction in the presence of Peyronie’s disease. Although the implant is not visible, depending on the placement (submuscular) the reservoir may be palpable.
Patients should consider the following factors which could lead to increased risk of failure and can be critical to the eventual success of the procedure: ability and willingness of the patient to follow instructions; associated psychological status (e.g., psychogenic erectile dysfunction, inappropriate attitude or motivation); health conditions which hamper sexual activity (such as severe angina) may prevent successful use of this device; manual dexterity problems; and lack sufficient manual dexterity or strength necessary to operate the device.
Impact injuries to the pelvic or abdominal areas (e.g., sports injuries) can result in damage to the implant which may necessitate replacement of the device. Contracture of tissue around the pump can cause unnatural firmness in the scrotum and involuntary inflation or deflation. The device may fail to deflate and/or deflation of the device may be slow or difficult for some patients. Device malfunctions may result in the inability to inflate or deflate the device. Removal of the device without timely reimplantation of a new implant may complicate subsequent reimplantation.
Potential Complications
Adverse events are known to occur with penile protheses procedures and implants; some may require revision surgery or removal of the implant. Adverse events following penile protheses implantation may be new onset (de novo), persistent, worsening, transient, or permanent.
Adverse events may include but are not limited to: inability to pull foreskin back from tip of uncircumcised penis (acquired phimosis); abnormal wound healing/adhesion/scar tissue; bladder storage symptoms/urinary retention; tightening, shortening, deformity or curvature of penis (capsular contracture, induration); discomfort/pain; injury to tissue or organs (perforation/erosion/extrusion) resulting in damage or loss of tissue (necrosis); open tunnel between tissue or organs (fistula); foreign body reaction/allergic reaction/sensitivity; bleeding/hemorrhage or collection of blood or fluid outside of tissue or vessels (hematoma/seroma); hernia; Infection/urinary tract infection; redness or swelling (inflammation/edema); difficult or painful intercourse (dyspareunia/sexual dysfunction); obstruction/occlusion; numbness or decreased sensation (e.g., hypoesthesia); and urinary incontinence. The occurrence of these events may require one or more subsequent surgeries which may or may not always fully correct the complication.
Malleable:
Warnings
Your doctor will advise you of all potential risks and complications associated with the proposed surgical procedure and device, including providing a comparison of the risks and complications of alternative procedures and implants. As a mechanical device, the implant can malfunction, wear out or be subject to misuse and may require replacement. Penile implants should not be considered lifetime implants. The implant should be used with caution in patients with borderline bladder decompensation or enlarged prostate. Patients, including paraplegics, should be free of indwelling catheters prior to implantation.
Potential Complications
Complications may include, but are not limited to, the following: foreign body response; erosion; perforation; extrusion; infection; loss of tissue (necrosis); device malfunction (e.g., loss of rigidity, twisting, fracture, separation); impaired blood flow to penis; swelling (lymphedema) of the penis; hematoma; scarring; pain; incorrect implant position; deformity at the head of the penis; incorrect sizing; inability to pull the foreskin back from the tip of an uncircumcised penis (paraphimosis); voiding difficulty; decreased sensation and inflammation/irritation.
The implant may differ from original erection (e.g. not of equal length or girth) compared to what was previously experienced with natural erections.
40, Coloplast Genesis, 1/2025, Dr. Christine, UCAL