The FastSize-Extender as an Alternative to Phalloplasty

Phalloplasty has been available since the 1990's, but surgery still remains a controversial method in penile enlargement due to unpredictable results and the risks involved. Phalloplasty requires two separate procedures: one to lengthen the penis and another to increase girth.

Surgical lengthening of the penis is achieved by cutting the ligament that supports the erections. By cutting the suspensory ligament, the arched course of the penis is straightened, which causes more of the penis to be exposed.

Penile girth is surgically increased through:

· Fat Transfer, which involves taking fat cells from the lower abdomen or inner thighs through liposuction, purifying the cells and then injecting them directly beneath the penis skin
· Dermal Augmentation, which involves removing two strips of tissue (consisting of skin and under lying fat) from the crease of the buttocks, and then grafting these strips beneath the skin of the penis
· Alloderm Graft, usually involves cadaver skin which has been treated and freeze-dried, to be layered around the penis to build up the desired girth.

These methods may bring on complications including penis shortening, deformities, permanent numbness/loss of sexual function, infections, painful scarring and impotence.

Financially, penis enhancement surgery is also an expensive option. The costs of the different types of penile augmentations can range from $3,000.00 to $10,000.00.

The FastSize-Extender can easily be the most viable alternative to surgery. The FastSize-Extender uses traction to assist the human body's natural ability to change and develop under physical influence. As a result, enlargement can be noticed in both length and width (girth) of the penis. The results may very well be the same for the two methods but the FastSize-Extender is relatively the safer and the more practical option.