use of penile traction before getting implant

[dhenry]

has anyone used a stretching device before getting the penile implant to help maximize your original penis length after surgery? also any suggestion how to use the penile traction device? thanks for your feedback.

[rglassva]

dhenry - I'm presently using this - http://www.malehanger.com/ - not sure when/if I'm headed toward implant but like you, want to make sure I have as much length as possible if/when it happens. . . and if not. . . still happy to have every extra bit I can. Good luck! Rick

[alan46]

I use the grip system along with jelqing and a vacuum pump. I know it sounds like overkill but I only get two erections a week. That is when I take 100mg of Viagra and use a metal cock ring. two erections a week is not good. The penis needs to be expanded a lot more times than that if you want to maintain your length or increase it as I have.

[RogerM]

Yes, I used the malehanger system every day for about a year prior to my implant operation. I gained about 1-1/2". I lost about 3/4" - 1" after the operation so I'm still ahead. My length now with a full erection is about 6-3/4" & I'm very happy with that. I have to admit that it's difficult for me to actually quantify the loss due to the operation because I really couldn't achieve a good erection prior to the operation - the gain in length I'm reporting was the change in the pressed-bone flaccid pull length.

Prior to the operation, I also used a vacuum pump and a very tight constrictor band a couple of times per week to achieve an erection suitable for intercourse.

It's been a little over a year since my operation & I'm very happy with the results.