I had a tummy tuck and gynecomastia surgery in September 2014. Ever since I have had terrible Erectile Dysfunction problems. My penis can get erect but loses it stiffness almost straight away. This even happens when I use drugs such as viagra and cialis. Before my operation I had no such problems, I used viagra even then due to anxiety/performance issues, but had no problems maintaining an erection. Can my surgeries have caused me to develop these erectile problems?
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December 16, 2015
Answer: Erectile dysfunction after tummy tuck. Is it normal?
Thank you for your question and photo! You would benefit from a tummy tuck. Seek a board certified plastic surgeon and have a consultation. Best of luck!Dr Dhaval PatelDouble Board CertifiedPlastic SurgeonChicago Hoffman Estates Oak Brook
Hello, and thank you for your question regarding erectile dysfunction following your tummy tuck and gynecomastia surgery. Thank you for providing your surgical history and the timeline of symptoms. While erectile dysfunction (ED) is not a common or expected complication after a tummy tuck or...
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