It’s the age-old question: Does size really matter? For some men, the answer is a resounding ‘yes.’<\/p>
Penis enlargement<\/a> has been trending for a while now, as more men are seeking ways to get an extra boost. According to data on RealSelf, U.S. interest in penis enlargement increased 120% in 2018 compared to the year before.<\/p> Why the increase? Penis-enlargement products, many unproven or unsafe, have flooded the market for ages. The difference now is that there is a safe, effective method to enlarge the penis, and not surprisingly, it’s causing quite a buzz.<\/p> We asked Dr. David Shafer<\/a>, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City, to tell us more about this male-enhancement technique that doesn’t require surgery and can be done in-office.<\/p> “This is a relatively new procedure, so the month-to-month growth is tremendous,” he told us. “Right now, we are doing about one a week. Most men do not talk among each other about this procedure, so new patients are mainly from internet research and patients [who] find our office.”<\/p> The most common and safest procedure for nonsurgical penis enlargement? Injectable fillers<\/a>. Injections in the penis might sound painful, but a numbing cream followed by a numbing injection is typically done before the procedure, so most patients shouldn’t feel much other than minor pressure.<\/p> “The filler treatment enhances the girth or circumference of the penis significantly,” says Dr. Shafer. “While the goal of the procedure is to increase girth, the added weight of the filler often lengthens the penis as well. However, there are no guarantees on lengthening with the filler procedure as the intent is girth enhancement.”<\/p> Related: Men getting cosmetic treatments isn’t just for celebrities anymore<\/a><\/em><\/p> Don’t allow just any injectable filler to be used. You can end up with serious, irreversible issues if the proper filler isn’t used.<\/p> “I have found the best filler for penis enhancement is Juvéderm Voluma XC<\/a>,” says Dr. Shafer. “Voluma is traditionally used in the cheeks to help lift the mid-face and add volume. It is the thickest and most long-lasting filler in the Juvéderm<\/a> family.<\/p> “It also has the added advantage of being reversible, which means it can be melted away if, for any reason, a patient does not like the results,” Dr. Shafer continues, adding that reversal is “very<\/em> rare, as patients love this treatment.”<\/p>The procedure<\/h2>
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