めぐみ Inflatable Or Semirigid Penis Implants
Many people with erectile dysfunction choose to get penile implants. The surgery is often covered by insurance.
Most people report high satisfaction with the results of their artificial penis. Surveys indicate that about 80%-95% of men with inflatable prostheses produce erections good enough for sexual intercourse.
A 3-piece inflatable prosthesis consists of two attached cylinders and a pump implanted in the groin and a reservoir in the abdomen. There are also 2-piece models.
Inflatable
Inflatable penile implants use a pump system that is implanted in the scrotum. The pump takes in fluid and fills cylinders inside the artificial penis penis, which make it erect for sex or masturbation. The cylinders can be filled with saline or other liquid to create a firmer erection. When the erection is no longer needed, fluid drains back into the reservoir in the scrotum and a flaccid penis is restored. An inflatable implant has more parts than a semirigid implant and may require more maintenance.
Men who have this type of artificial penis often say it feels like a natural erection. They can control the size and stiffness of the erection by pressing a button in the scrotum or by using other methods to get an erection. In addition, the head (glans) of the penis doesn’t harden or engorge after an erection, but the head feels similar to a normal one when it’s flaccid.
This penile implant isn’t always as comfortable to live with as the other types of prostheses. It requires a pump that can get infected or have mechanical problems (such as part of the pump leaking). The head of the penis may also shrink after surgery, but this is common in people who have lost the entire penis.
The scrotum can get painful and itchy from the pump and fluid in it. It can also cause a hernia in some people. And it can take a little time to learn how to use the device.
A downside of the inflatable penile implant is that it doesn’t feel as natural during sex as other types of implants. And it can be harder to obscure with clothing than the other options.
A surgeon places this device by making an incision above the penis and below the scrotum. Then, the surgeon connects a tube from the pump in the scrotum to a set of cylinders inside the penis. When the man presses a button in the scrotum, fluid moves from the reservoir to the cylinders. The cylinders fill with blood to give the person an erection. The cylinders are also able to drain the blood, which causes the penis to become flaccid again. It’s important for the doctor to check the operation after it heals. He or she may need to replace the cylinders if they are prone to breaking down. He or she will also need to replace the pump if it becomes infected.
Semirigid
A surgeon places a series of rigid rods in the penis. These rods never change in size or stiffness and look like a normal penis when they are erect. People can bend the rods toward their body for sexual activity and away from it for concealment. They also can move the rods into different positions to accommodate various activities and to avoid pain from contact. The rods are easier to use and less likely to malfunction than inflatable implants. However, they are not as easy to conceal in a person’s clothing and may not be comfortable during sex for some people.
Inflatable implant models come in two- or three-piece designs. The two-piece model uses a fluid-filled reservoir in the abdomen and a pump with a release valve in the scrotum, while the three-piece implant has a reservoir in the abdomen, a pump in the scrotum and two inflatable cylinders in the penis. Squeezing the pump transfers fluid from the reservoir into the cylinders, which gives you an erection. Pushing the release valve drains the cylinders of fluid and makes your penis flaccid.
When a person is erect, the cylinders are full and hard, just as a real penis alternates between these two states. To soften the device, a person gently squeezes a hidden pump in their scrotum several times. This moves saline Dildo Manufacturers solution from the reservoir into the cylinders, causing them to become full and firm. Pressing the pump again returns the cylinders to their flaccid state, similar to deflating a balloon.
A locked-out valve on some models prevents unintended inflation and allows a person to control the amount of fluid moved into the cylinders. Compared to the 3-piece implant, the 2- and 3-piece models have fewer parts, so they are simpler to use, easier on the skin and have a lower chance of mechanical failure, but they still require regular maintenance.
One-piece implants have flexible cylinders that are similar in appearance to goose-neck lamps. They are rigid enough for sexual activity, but they can bend to fit into a narrow space in the penis or between other objects. People may have difficulty concealing them, especially in tight clothing.
Malleable prostheses are a less expensive option for some people, such as those who have spinal cord injuries and impaired manual dexterity or those whose penile size has changed after a tumor removal or due to a nerve injury. These prostheses are less prone to mechanical failure and are more comfortable during intercourse than inflatable implants, but they do not have the ability to flex as well as a natural penis. They are not suitable for all patients.