This type of surgery includes procedures to alter and improve the appearance and function of the male genitals. This is a relatively new field in aesthetic surgery, but in later years this type of operation has become more popular. Many patients feel inhibited in their sexual relations and are also troubled by situations linked to swimming or sports.

The length of the penis can vary from a few centimetres up to 15 centimetres while at rest. In a recent study where penile length and dimensions measured at flaccid and erect status dimensions in 80 physically normal men before and after pharmacological erection, it has been found that the mean flaccid length was 8.8 cm., stretched length 12.4 cm. and erect length 12.9 cm. Neither patient age nor size of the flaccid penis accurately predicted erectile length. Stretched length most closely correlated with erect length. The reason why most patients want a penis enlargement is not that they feel the penis is too small when erect, but that is too short while at rest.

We follow scientific guidelines in addressing the functional problem of the short and thin penis, what is medically defined as "Micropenis".

Australia Plastic Surgery offers two kinds of genital surgery for men. A penis enlargement for men who feel their penis is too short and a thickening procedure for those who feel their penis is too thin.

Planning your treatment

The consultation

During the consultation the surgeon discusses any urological and sexual problems which should be investigated by a urologist. The length and size of the penis are assessed, also its mobility and suitability for an enlargement. The guidelines will be followed to determine if you are a suitable candidate for the penile augmentation procedure.

Some men feel their penis is too thin. This can often be remedied, either through an extension or as a separate procedure. The penis can be thickened by transplanting skin or fat to the penis shaft. The size of the thickened area depends on how much of the fat stays in place. As a rule of thumb, around 30% of the injected fat stays in place permanently. The final result is visible after six months. Should the patient desire extra thickness, another procedure will be required.

The surgery

1-Penile lengthening procedure: The extension of the penis can be anything from a few centimetres up to 25% of its length while at rest. In certain cases an extension of 4 cm is possible. How long the extension will be is not clearly visible until the time of surgery. The operation is done under general anaesthetic. In order to extend the penis, the ligament that suspends the penis inside the body are loosened, so that part of the penis which was inside the body is ejected and ends up on the outside. Then, the erectile tissue is fastened to its new position, followed by interpositioning of fatty tissue to further elongate and stabilise the penis during erection. Finally the skin flap advanced to further push forward and helps extend the penis at its base.

Erection ability is not influenced by the procedure. As long as no complications ensue, the sensitivity of the skin and the head of the penis is not altered.

2-Penile thickening procedure: Australia Plastic Surgery uses fat transplant technique. Fat is normally sucked out of the waist or abdomen and injected around the penis shaft through puncture hole. Normally, 20-30ml are needed. Post-op pain is not normally severe, but most patients have to spend the night at the hospital.

After Surgery

Penile lengthening: Any pain after surgery is normally manageable with simple pain killers. However, the penis may swell, and erections during this time can be painful, but after the first week of recovery the discomfort usually disappears. You will also be asked to take oral Antibiotic as a prophylactic measurements against infection

You will have simple dressing at the pubic area. It is very important to keep the area clean and to shower twice a day from the 3rd day after the procedure.

The sutures are dissolvable. The wound will be reviewed in the clinic in a week time

Penile thickening Any pain after surgery is normally linked to the area where the liposuction has been performed, rather than the penis. However, the penis will swell significantly in the first two weeks, and erections during this time can be painful, but after the first weeks of recovery the discomfort usually disappears.

You will also be asked to take oral Antibiotic as a prophylactic measurements against infection

You will have simple dressing at the pubic area. It is very important to keep the area clean and to shower twice a day from the 3rd day after the procedure.

The sutures are dissolvable. The wound will be reviewed in the clinic in a week time

Getting you back to work and Normal activities

You will need rest for the first 24- 48 hours after that light duties can be commenced.

You will be able to go back to work after few days

Patients should wait 4-6w before sexual activity is resumed.

Plastic Surgery Costs

Penile lengthening with pubic fat liposuction package

Total Cost: $9,900 (including Surgeon’s fee, Assistant Surgeons fee, Anaesthetist’s fee, Hospital, operating theatre and all follow up visits cost).

Penile Thickening and pubic fat liposuction package

Total cost: $7,900 (including Surgeon’s fee, Assistant Surgeons fee, Anaesthetist’s fee, Hospital, operating theatre and all follow up visits cost).

Penile Lengthening, thickening and pubic liposuction package

Total cost: $14,900 (including Surgeon’s fee, Assistant Surgeons fee, Anaesthetist’s fee, Hospital, operating theatre and all follow up visits cost).