AlloDerm versus PLGA and skin flaps
I have been interested in PE for quite some time but have put it off until I found the right procedure for girth. I stumbled across a Dr Lim I believe is his name (?). He performs a ‘flap’ surgery that carries more blood to the penis over time. He says the more you stay erect over this period of time the larger it becomes and stays that large. Have you heard of this? What do you think and have you tried this? They say it can be combined with other forms of girth enhancement such as alloderm or dermal grafts etc. What do you think about PLGA Scaffolds and the Elist implant as compared to the other forms of girth enhancements? My penis is average size but I would feel more secure if it were bigger especially in girth. I know I don’t want fat inserted. Thanks for your time.
Tyrole
Hi Tyrole,
I have never heard of him, honestly and the technique of flap surgery is not used by any urologist I know of. Try to get some more background information, such as articles, photos etc.
We do know of PLGA scaffolds and the “implant” technique and do not recommend this. I have seen others install PLGA scaffolds and the product is vey friable (tears easily) like an old dried-out sponge that turns to dust when rubbed the wrong way. Unless great care is taken it may fall apart during installation. Also be wary of simultaneous surgery. The results can be anywhere from lackluster, to disastrous. AlloDerm which we have used for 15 years is very reliable when properly installed. AlloDerm can be installed via a tunnel and drag technique, for PLGA scaffolds the entire penile shaft skin (as a rule) has to be degloved and sewn back together again.
More involved.
Sincerely,
Harold M. Reed, M.D. FICS
Senior Member of the American Urological Association
Member Society of Genito-Urinary Reconstructive Surgeons
Founding Member and Treasurer of American Academy of Phalloplasty Surgeons
Founding Member Sexual Society of North America