Men’s Experiences and Psychological Outcomes of Nonsurgical Medical Penile Girth Augmentation: A Preliminary Prospective Study

Abstract

Background The popularity of penile augmentation procedures is increasing, but investigation into men’s experiences with these procedures and impacts on psychological well-being is lacking Objectives To investigate men’s experiences with non-surgical medical penile girth augmentation and the impacts these procedures have on their psychological well-being using valid psychological measures. Methods Men seeking to undergo a girth augmentation (n = 19) completed an online questionnaire prior to their procedure and 6 months later containing standardized measures assessing impacts of the procedure, penile size self-discrepancy, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), psychological distress, self-esteem, and body image related quality of life. Girth size was also measured pre- and 6 months post-procedure for a sub-sample of men. Results Almost half of the men reported the positive impacts of “increased self-confidence” and “increased sexual pleasure” after their procedure. Despite a girth increase of 3.29 cm, on average, the men still perceived that their penile girth and length was smaller than what they should be or the ideal size after their augmentation procedure. However, this perceived discrepancy was significantly smaller than before their procedures. Prior to the procedure, the men who met diagnostic criteria for BDD according to self-reported questionnaire (11%, n = 2/19) and clinical interview (7%, n = 1/15) lost this diagnosis at 6 months. There were no changes in psychological distress, self-esteem or body image related quality of life from pre- to post-procedure. Conclusions Men report positive impacts on their lives after penile girth augmentation, but impacts on broader psychological well-being are mixed.

Lipo One STEP HD for Penile Girth Augmentation using Photostimulated Fat Graft

“…The satisfaction of the patient with the outcome of the procedure, as observed in this case, aligns with the literature findings, reporting high satisfaction rates among patients who underwent penile augmentation using regular fat grafting [8]. This suggests that the procedure not only achieves the desired physical augmentation but also contributes positively to the psychological well-being of the patient [2,9]. However, it is crucial to note that, akin to all surgical procedures, laser-assisted liposuction and fat grafting are not devoid of risks.…”