FAQ's
ANSWERS TO SOME COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. HOW MUCH AND FOR HOW LONG WILL THE FAT SURVIVE?
A. This varies from person to person, but usually at least 80% to 90% of the injected fat survives long term, in my experience. The first patients were done over 10 years ago and have very satisfactory results. There is good reason to assume this enlargement will be permanent. The best part is that this is your own tissue and the process may be repeated in the future (if needed). Dr. Horn is now recommending that two transfers be done - 3 months apart.
Q. ARE THERE ANY GUARANTEES?
A. No. Unfortunately, no one can predict the amount of the fat survival in the fat transfer procedure or the length gain.
Q. ARE THERE ANY LONG TERM ILL SIDE EFFECTS?
A. Presently, there are no known long term ill side effects related to the fat transfer procedure or the lengthening.
Q. HOW MUCH LARGER CAN I BE?
A. This varies in every patient, however, an increase in diameter (thickness) of 50% is the usual goal.
Q. WHY IS WIDTH MORE IMPORTANT THAN LENGTH?
A. During sexual intercourse an excessively long penis can be painful to a woman. However, with an increased girth, the increased sensation along the vaginal walls increases the pleasure of the partner, since the sensory nerves are more concentrated in the lower end and sides of the vagina.
Q. HOW MUCH TIME DO I NEED OFF WORK AND WHY MUST I WEAR A BANDAGE?
A. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis / day case/ and most patients can return to work the following day. The support bandage must be worn to ensure that the skin heals smoothly and to reduce swelling. One week is usually sufficient.
Q. WHEN CAN I RETURN TO SEXUAL ACTIVITY?
A. Sex may be resumed 4-6 weeks after lengthening and/or girth enlargement. However, it takes three to six months to achieve maximum erection length.
Q. WILL I STILL BE ABLE TO HAVE CHILDREN?
A. Yes. If you were able to have children prior to having surgery you will be able to have children after. This surgery does not interfere with the ability to have children.
Q. HOW MUCH PAIN IS INVOLVED?
A. Most patients find the post operative course quite tolerable. There is minimal pain in the penis and most patients complain of discomfort rather than pain, which is easily controlled with pain pills.
Q. IS THERE ANY LOSS OF FEELING AND HOW DOES THE PENIS FEEL WHEN IT IS ERECT?
A. There has been no reported loss of sensation from the procedure. When erect, the penis remains firm with a thick cape of fatty tissue surrounding it. In about 5% of patients, the fat can form small nodules that can be easily taken care of as a minor outpatient procedure under local anesthesia.
