Aesthetic Penile Augmentation Procedures: A Comprehensive and Current Perspective

• Published in: Current urology reports Vol. 23; no. 12; pp. 355 - 361
• Main Authors: Xing, Monica H., Hou, Sean W., Raheem, Omer A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01-12-2022
• Subjects: Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Men’s Health (R Carrion; Nephrology; Section Editor; Topical Collection on Men’s Health; Urology; Penile augmentation; Aesthetic; Length; Girth; Small penis syndrome
• ISSN: 1527-2737; 1534-6285
• DOI: 10.1007/s11934-022-01123-8

Purpose of Review
Some men experience small penis syndrome (SPS), a body dysmorphic disorder in which a patient believes their penis to be small even when it is clinically average. As cosmetic surgery becomes more widely accepted, management of SPS may present a challenge for urologists. We aim to provide an updated review of aesthetic penile augmentation procedures.
Recent Findings
Augmentation procedures range from invasive to noninvasive. Surgical solutions include grafts and flaps, suspensory ligament release, and suprapubic lipectomy. Minimally invasive solutions include injections of fillers (hyaluronic acid, polylactic acid, and polymethyl methacrylate). Noninvasive solutions include external devices such as vacuum pumps and traction devices.
Summary
In the current climate, aesthetic penile augmentation is becoming a desirable option for many patients but remains clinically controversial. Our review summarizes recent and relevant studies and demonstrates the need for further research and consensus on penile augmentation procedures.