TOPIC: Are 2nd and 3rd round PMMA's really necessary

It seems that every single person who has had a PMMA experience has returned for more. I understand there is a psychological pressure to get more and more Girth, especially in this sample group, and of course aesthetic reasons to fix things up.

But is there anyone who has been happy with just one round and not had to go back in, spend more money? Are the asthetics always so off that it\'s just implied you\'ll need a touch up?

Thanks

Its always up to the individual based on the two reasons you listed. If you get 10% the chances of aesthetics being great are pretty high but you will probably gain less than 1/2 Inch. If you get 30% you will probably gain around an Inch but most certainly have aesthetic issues that need to be addressed. I think a 15% concentration would be ideal (not currently an option). Follow up rounds are almost expected. I think Dr. C is clear about this and discusses it with you based on your goals.

WolfpackRob wrote: Its always up to the individual based on the two reasons you listed. If you get 10% the chances of aesthetics being great are pretty high but you will probably gain less than 1/2 Inch. If you get 30% you will probably gain around an Inch but most certainly have aesthetic issues that need to be addressed. I think a 15% concentration would be ideal (not currently an option). Follow up rounds are almost expected. I think Dr. C is clear about this and discusses it with you based on your goals.

I\'m pretty sure it is an option. As I understand it, you need to tell them in advance, so they can mix it. It would be 16%, but they\'d mix the 2% with the 30%. I assume they can do that, seeing as they mix 10% with 30% to create the 20%.

Thanks for the quick responses!

I\'m just a bit apprehensive to begin saving up since I have yet to see ANYone only go in for one treatment. This makes me wonder if I shouldn\'t even contact Dr. C until I have enough for a second round simply cause that is the status quo.

I have received one round. I had 10% and gained around .5\". I do not think that I have any aesthetic issues, but you can be the judge of that. I have pictures in my thread if you want to take a look. As it stands, I am just a hair over 6.5\" mid-shaft Girth and am currently satisfied with that. I told the doc to be conservative with the first round because I was really concerned with aesthetic issues and was not sure if I would want to be a lot bigger than 6.5\" Girth. He listened and concurred with my thoughts and I got exactly what I asked for. Sure, there are days when I think \"I should have gone for more!\" but I am happy with my outcome. Barring a desire to add on more Girth, I do not feel I have a need for a second round. Basically, it all depends on what you have as your ultimate goal. That will have a big factor on how many rounds are required.

I was referring to a 15% concentration that was prepared by a manufacturer. I personally wouldn\'t go with an in office mix.

And you should absolutely be prepared financially just in case you need 2 rounds.

I think in office mixes are fine.

briceb wrote: I have received one round. I had 10% and gained around .5\". I do not think that I have any aesthetic issues, but you can be the judge of that.

Bricep you got very good results (Girth-wise and aesthetically) in just one round...if I could do it all over again I would have insisted on 10%. I let Dr. C decide because I judged that he knew from experience what works best. Even if I have a great touch up round where everything \"looks\" good the 30% will still be more detectable by touch than the 10% you got.

Before the procedure he asked what were my biggest concerns and I told him that lumpiness, unevenness, and aesthetic issues were. I told him I was hoping for \"one and done\" but he and Wade both said that a touch up round was expected. Based upon the comments on this forum maybe the more accurate statement should have been: \"a touch up round is expected when we use 30%\"

I\'ve been contemplating returning to TJ sooner than I thought I would. I want to reach an acceptable outcome and then move on.

Honestly, I think if money is the issue - you should NOT get involved in this procedure.
The best results of any kind of bioplasty are achieved when multiple rounds are taken into account and the procedure is implemented gradually. If you want to get your stuff done in a single round you probably want to look into traditional Phalloplasty.

Traditional Phalloplasty is more expensive and sometimes also requires corrective surgery.
PMMA requires the person to accept at least 1 touch up session for corrections.

Yes, I think the aesthetics generally from a single procedure (even with 10%) is less than ideal and requires some touch ups.

At least that is the case with me. I will require a ridge to be fixed and the symmetry too. I went into this process with the understanding that I will require 2 sessions at a minimum. Likely 3.

Also I think this topic / thread belongs in general discussion as this is for patient followups.