Scrotal Procedures

What Is a Scrotoplasty?

A scrotoplasty refers to scrotal surgery that repairs, reshapes or reconstructs the scrotum. Your scrotum is the pouch of skin that hangs below your penis. It keeps your testicles at an appropriate, often cooler, temperature for the optimal production of healthy sperm. The types of scrotal procedures include:

• Scrotal reduction. Also called a scrotal lift, this procedure removes extra skin to tighten your scrotum for a firmer appearance.
• Scrotal reconstruction. Your male plastic surgeon creates a new scrotum if the existing one is damaged or missing. This surgical procedure restores your scrotal structure after an injury or from a prior surgery or congenital irregularities.
• Gender-affirming scrotoplasty. Your doctor creates a scrotum during masculinizing surgery. This procedure is usually performed with either a metoidioplasty or phalloplasty to complete a gender adjustment.

If you feel discomfort, self-consciousness or dissatisfaction with the appearance of your scrotum, a scrotoplasty offers a safe, effective solution. At Penile Enhancement Center of New York, Dr. David Shokrian and Dr. Mohamed Elfar offer personalized consultations in a private, discreet and supportive setting. These plastic surgeons have the skills and experience to perform these scrotal procedures to provide refinements that restore your confidence.

How Is a Scrotoplasty Performed?

Dr. Shokrian and Dr. Elfar perform scrotal procedures with advanced techniques for precision, natural-looking results and minimal downtime. Every step of the procedure is designed to deliver a safe, confidence-boosting outcome. The steps of the procedure usually include:

1. At your consultation, the surgeon discusses your goals, history and concerns. After you’re deemed a good candidate for surgery, he makes sure you have realistic expectations regarding outcomes and recovery, and then he develops a plan for the best approach.
2. On the day of your procedure, you receive local or general anesthesia to ensure you’re relaxed or unconscious during the surgery.
3. The surgeon makes small, precise incisions along your natural skin folds or in less noticeable areas of your scrotum.
4. Excess skin and redundant tissue are carefully removed and the remaining tissue is repositioned to give your scrotum a firmer, less wrinkly contour.
5. Your surgeon improves any symmetry issues to achieve a natural, more youthful look.
6. Fine dissolvable sutures close your incisions for minimal visible scarring and quick healing.

A scrotoplasty is usually an outpatient procedure, so you return home the same day. You’re provided with aftercare instructions, and you schedule a follow-up appointment within a few weeks to check your recovery. You may feel some discomfort for a few days, as well as swelling that often lasts several weeks. You may receive a prescription to manage your pain as you heal.

Am I a Good Candidate for Scrotal Procedures?

Your surgeon determines whether scrotoplasty may help you reach your goals. You may be a good candidate if loose scrotal skin affects your comfort or confidence. Aging-related penile volume loss and reduced skin elasticity often cause your scrotum to lose its firmness. You’re a good candidate if you have a condition that include:

• Chafing, rashes or skin irritation during activity
• Asymmetry or an irregular scrotal shape that limits your confidence
• Scrotal trauma, surgery or congenital irregularities that affect its appearance

You may combine scrotal procedures with penis enlargement surgery to gain a brand new profile that’s more defined and natural-looking. The procedure can also provide a clearer separation between your penis and scrotum. Through a scrotoplasty, you achieve improved definition, balance and comfort in your genital area.

What Are the Benefits of Undergoing a Scrotoplasty?

Scrotal procedures help you feel more comfortable in your body. Your self-confidence is enhanced when you feel better about the way your scrotum looks. Other benefits of the procedure include:

• Achieving a natural look with the proportions you desire
• Experiencing less scrotal skin rubbing and irritation
• Greater comfort in tight-fitting clothes and sporting attire
• Easier hygiene and maintenance

With offices in Manhattan, the Bronx and Long Island, Penile Enhancement Center of New York offers convenient locations for your scrotal procedures. Your safety is a top priority, and these world-class surgeons have the skills and experience to produce outstanding results, which you can review. Every consultation, procedure and follow-up occur in a private environment, so you enjoy confidentiality throughout your care.

What Is the Recovery Process Like after a Scrotal Procedure?

Immediately following your surgery, your scrotum requires careful attention to promote proper healing. While you likely return home within several hours after surgery, you may have a catheter to drain urine from your bladder. You must keep the catheter in place for a week or longer while you heal.

You begin noticing improvements in the shape and firmness of your scrotum within a few weeks after your procedure. Your healing progresses smoothly and you can expect optimal results, as long as you follow your doctor’s recovery guidelines. Helpful recovery tips include:

• Rest often and avoid strenuous activity for the first week
• Elevate your scrotum while you’re lying down to decrease the swelling
• Avoid sexual activity until your surgeon clears you
• Keep the area clean with gentle washing to prevent irritation
• Follow all post-operative instructions to support your recovery

What Potential Complications Are Associated with a Scrotoplasty?

Like all surgeries, scrotal procedures have some inherent risks. In rare cases, uneven swelling or tissue healing may result in what appears to be minor asymmetry. But these effects often improve as your swelling subsides. Precision surgical planning and proper post-operative positioning minimizes this risk. Other possible issues include:

• Nerve damage that affects scrotum sensation
• Allergic reactions to the anesthesia
• Scarring that affects your scrotum’s appearance, which is rare
• Surgical injury to your urinary tract
• A post-surgical infection that needs treatment

Choosing the right specialist reduces these risks. Under the expert care of Dr. Shokrian or Dr. Elfar, you can be sure your surgeon has an eye for perfection. These male plastic surgeons perform your procedure with precision to reduce risks. They guide you through every aspect of aftercare so you heal safely and fully.

How Much Does a Scrotoplasty Cost?

The cost of scrotoplasty depends on the type of surgery required and the type of anesthesia you need. You receive an estimate of the cost during your consultation. If you require one, Penile Enhancement Center of New York offers flexible payment plans to help make your procedure easier to manage.

Your NYC doctors offer surgical and non-surgical penis enlargement treatments. They also offer advanced regenerative options to restore your sexual performance. Contact Penile Enhancement Center of New York to schedule your private consultation today. Explore your options for scrotal procedures that restore your comfort, function and confidence.