By Dr. Paul Perito As we approach the milestone of 100 episodes of “Meet the Penis”, our video channel on YouTube, I want to take a moment to discuss a topic that continues to gain significant traction: penile girth enhancement. This procedure has seen a meteoric rise in popularity recently, but unfortunately, much of this … Read more
In this episode of MTP, Dr. Alfredo Suarez-Sarmiento, Jr. walks viewers through the Jackson-Pratt (JP) Drain, a safe and functional device that drains excess blood following a penile implant procedure that speeds up the recovery process. Usage of the JP Drain can reduce the overall recovery time following a penile implant placement by 2-3 weeks! … Read more
In this episode of MTP, Dr. Paul Perito answers a viewer question about increasing the size of a penile implant to add length. Implants placed by non-dedicated penile implant clinics are often undersized or poorly positioned. In these cases, or if the implant experiences mechanical failure, it’s possible to undergo a revision at a dedicated … Read more
In the latest episode of MTP, Dr. Paul Perito discusses what dating is like for men with penile implants. Although the process of inflating and deflating an implant can be awkward with a new partner, the ability to perform on-demand can be a game changer for men who have experienced ED.
This episode of MTP answers a long-standing and frequently asked question: What happens when a penile implant fails? As Dr. Paul Perito explains, penile implants have a 1-2% annual failure rate, placing them in the higher-performing echelon of stable and secure medical devices. As long as a patient undergoes the procedure at a dedicated clinic, … Read more
In the 80th episode of Meet the Penis, Dr. Perito answers a question he frequently hears from penile implant patients: can you oversize the implant? The answer is an emphatic “no.” Penile implants can be sized aggressively to push the limits of the tissue, but the complications resulting from an oversized implant are extremely dangerous. … Read more
In this episode of MTP, Dr. Perito answers a question from a doctor about the appearance of tubing following penile implant placement. Well-trained expert implanters will do everything within their ability to conceal tubing in their patients. That being the case, the two main approaches to penile implants are infrapubic and penoscrotal; depending on which … Read more
In the latest episode of MTP, Dr. Perito answers a viewer’s question about being able to maintain a “natural” erection with an inflatable penile prosthesis. Penile prostheses are specifically intended for patients who are unable to obtain or maintain an erection, or a penetrating penis. When erections occur with a prosthesis, it means that the … Read more
A common complaint from patients suffering from ED is the narrowing of the penis. In many cases, the penile tissue with atrophy with the onset of ED, meaning an ongoing loss of both length and girth until treated. While a properly-sized penile implant can help restore some of the lost circumference, oversizing the implant has … Read more
Anorgasmia is the inability to achieve an orgasm and can have several causes and treatments. Among the causes are: psychological issues; neuropathy associated with diabetes, where nerve damage affects the ability to orgasm; and age. The good news is that there are several avenues for treatment: The psychological component may be treated by a qualified … Read more
