Research shows that about one-third of all men have
erectile dysfunction (ED), or the inability to maintain an erection. The risk of ED increases with
age, though it is possible for younger men to experience it as well. Some
men also experience painful erections, also known as
Peyronie's Disease. These conditions have a profound impact on life, but it doesn’t
have to, and our team is here to help, and one way may be a penile prosthesis.
How a prosthesis implant helps
If medication or the use of a penis pump (vacuum constriction device) has
not resolved your ED or Peyronie’s, your doctor may suggest a penile
implant. There are two types of penile implants:
Inflatable implant: consist of three components; one piece is placed inside
the scrotum, one inside the penis, and through a fluid-filled reservoir
implanted under the abdominal wall, the implant inflates to create an
erection and deflates at other times.
Two-piece inflatable implant: this implant works in a similar way, but
the fluid reservoir is part of the pump implanted in the scrotum.
Semirigid rods: Semirigid devices are implanted and always firm. The penis
can be bent away from the body for sexual activity and toward the body
for concealment.
Talking to your doctor and moving forward
Once you’ve confirmed a treatment plan with your doctor, you can
expect the following:
A penile implant is an outpatient surgical procedure that takes 45 minutes
to an hour
Medications will be given to reduce any pain you may have, and you may
be prescribed antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection
Your doctor will advise you on when you can resume normal activities, including
exercise and sexual activity
A few weeks following the implant, you will be instructed on how to use
your implant
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