Penile Asymmetry

What Is Penile Asymmetry?

Penile asymmetry refers to visible differences in the structure or appearance of your junk. Your dick is meant to be a symmetrical organ, meaning the left and right side should be the same size. An asymmetrical penis may have a curved or twisted shaft that’s especially noticeable during an erection. Mild penile asymmetry isn’t dangerous in any way, but if your symptoms developed suddenly and are causing pain or distress, consider penile asymmetry correction surgery.

When something isn’t working correctly sexually or you’re uncomfortable with the appearance of your junk, plastic surgeons at Penile Enhancement Center of New York in Midtown Manhattan, the Bronx or Long Island offer a range of services including both surgical and non-surgical penis enlargement, as well as treatment options for sexual performance through regenerative treatments.

What Causes Penile Asymmetry?

Penile asymmetry may be a congenital problem that was there when you were born or it may be acquired later in life. Possible causes of acquired penile asymmetry include

• Trauma. An injury to the penis from an accident such as a fall or sports injury may cause a penile fracture and lead to asymmetry.
• Peyronie’s disease. A curved shaft is often caused by this condition in which scar tissue forms inside the penis causing it to bend and become narrower and shorter when erect.
• Auto-immune disorders. Some auto-immune conditions such as lupus and Sjogren’s syndrome cause the body to attack its own tissues and lead to penile asymmetry.
• Connective tissue disorders. Connective tissue disorders may trigger symptoms in any part of the body and increase the risk of penile curvature.

Symptoms can range from mild to severe; severe symptoms require penile asymmetry correction surgery to alleviate discomfort and allow you to have healthy erections. Mild cases of penile asymmetry don’t always trigger symptoms, but some men with penile asymmetry have a lot of uncomfortable symptoms, such as:

• Difficulty getting or keeping an erection
• Difficulty with sexual intercourse due to pain or curvature of the penis
• Pain in your genitals, with or without an erection
• A curve or twist in the penis with or without an erection, which may bend up or down or to the side
• Hard, flat lumps in your member on one or both sides

Do I Need Penile Asymmetry Correction Surgery?

Whether or not you need penile asymmetry correction surgery depends on the severity of your symptoms. Mild cases of penile asymmetry may respond to medication or traction to try to straighten your junk. However, you may need surgery if:

• The bend in your penis is severe
• You’re in a lot of pain
• You’re unable to have sex

The goal of treatment is to reduce pain, straighten a curved penis and restore the ability to perform. For some men, the only way to attain this goal is with penile asymmetry correction surgery.

What Are My Options for Penile Asymmetry Correction Surgery?

Penile asymmetry correction surgery may be done to straighten a curved penis or to restore lost length or girth related to Peyronie’s disease or an injury. Types of penile asymmetry correction surgery that your New York City surgeon may consider include:

• Implants. Surgically inserting a silicon implant known as a Penuma® implant restores the shape of your dick and increases girth and possibly length.
• Grafts. Advances in surgical grafting procedures have made it possible for your NYC plastic surgeon to use dermal grafts or allografts to straighten the shaft after scar tissue is removed. It also increases the girth of your penis.
• Penis lengthening surgery. If the length of your dick was affected by asymmetry, a procedure can be done to cut the ligaments that attach the penis to the pubic bone. This procedure also makes your junk look longer.
• Fat transfer. This procedure increases the girth of your member by extracting your own body fat from an area where it’s not needed, purifying the fat and injecting it into the shaft of your penis to restore girth that may have been lost due to asymmetry.
• Pubic lift. A monsplasty is an outpatient procedure that also enhances the appearance of a hidden or buried penis by removing excess fat or skin above your junk.

Every man’s body is unique, and not all cases require penile asymmetry correction surgery. Some men don’t want or need surgery but realize that their penis has gotten shorter or narrower because of age or asymmetry. Besides surgical procedures, there are non-surgical penis fillers that improve the appearance of your unit, such as:

• Hyaluronic acid fillers. This is an injectable gel and a safe and effective way to enhance the girth of your penis. It’s a temporary form of treatment that’s fully reversible if you’re dissatisfied.
• Permanent fillers. Some fillers are designed to increase girth and last for several years rather than requiring periodic touchups. PMMA and Ellansé are examples of this type of filler and work by stimulating the production of collagen.
• Scrotox. Asymmetry may also affect the scrotum, and scrotal Botox is a form of treatment that reduces pain in the scrotum and enhances the appearance of this area.

The most important factor in obtaining treatment for penile asymmetry is to see a doctor with extensive training and experience. Both Dr. David Shokrian and Dr. Mohamed Elfar have the expertise you need to obtain top-notch care for problems affecting men. Contact Penile Enhancement Center of New York to schedule a discreet online consultation to get answers.