almond123 wrote: What’s the best option in this case?
Probably Dermal Graft Surgery (like Alloderm or Surgimend, although last I heard Surgimend has been recalled and no timetable yet on its availability; that said, Alloderm is equally serviceable in this regard). This involves de-gloving the penis and wrapping a dermal graft matrix (kind of like a tissue scaffold) around the shaft. Assuming you don't stack too many "sheets" of these grafts, your penis will eventually integrate the new tissue with vascularization so that it can survive long-term (if not permanently) as an implant. Unlike silicone implants, this material is actual cadaver and so it will behave more like a penis than something rigid. Also far less likely to have aesthetic irregularities common with fillers (e.g. nodules, ridges, and asymmetry) because these grafts are tailored/cut to accommodate your shape & size.
Dr. Liu of the Bay Area and LA
is a Plastic Surgeon who offers this procedure and has a few recent patient reports on the forums.
Dr. Solomon of LA
is also a Plastic Surgeon who offers this procedure. Note*- he also has a Philadelphia (East Coast) location but he is in the process of relocating, so you'll have to contact them directly for up-to-date information.
As for fillers, this may be controversial for some with sensitivities to circumcision practices, but I simply don't think permanent fillers are ideal for uncircumcised men. The only permanent filler I'd recommend (period) is PMMA, and I personally wouldn't recommend it for the uncut demographic.
Is it possible to undergo a successful procedure with both excellent natural aesthetics as well as big gains as an uncircumcised man? Yes, but the frequency (odds) of incurring aesthetic irregularities goes up dramatically. The three longest running Sponsor Clinics on this site (which
indicates a sufficient sample size of patients) have confirmed this reality. Two of those three Sponsors strongly recommend circumcision prior to filler injections (or otherwise require you to sign a waiver), with the remaining 3rd Clinic refusing to perform work on uncut men period.
There are Sponsors (and Non-Sponsors) who will perform this procedure for uncircumcised men, but in the U.S., varying stats suggest as much as 80%+ of the male population are circumcised. This implies that Clinics that do less penis volume (whether because they are new on the scene, or because it's just one of many procedures they offer) are less likely to take into consideration the potential aesthetic irregularities presented by men with foreskin.
There is even a term called the
"accordion effect" in which the filler can create that sort of description.
If you want to get a filler as an uncircumcised man, my recommendation would be to either:
- Get an adult Circumcision ( Pollock Clinics are Reputable for Adult Circumcisions
). Be sure to ask the Doctor/Clinic who will be injecting you what they recommend in terms of the type of circumcision (high, low, loose, tight).
- Assume the risks ahead and look into small volume injections, which you can build slowly over time. This can be costly over time, but at least you can reduce the risk of aesthetic irregularities associated with fillers & uncircumcised men
And while I know you stated permanent in your topic title, you could also look into Hyaluronic Acid (HA). Due to HA's temporary nature (18-24 months per some estimates) which requires top-offs periodically, it may be a great way to see how your penile dermis (skin) takes and accommodates dermal fillers in general. HA is not only temporary but reversible to some extent (especially if it is in low volume and the dissolving of HA is done relatively soon after the procedure). You may even end up liking HA and sticking to it to avoid the pitfalls of being stuck with a permanent, yet undesirable outcome.
Just remember folks, permanent options (be it PMMA or Dermal Grafts) are not readily reversible, and can be rather invasive should the need arise (albeit very uncommon). Temporary options are definitely more easy to manage when it comes to both aesthetics & complications, but the trade-off is that you'll have to occasionally visit the Clinic to top it off (like visiting the gas station to make sure your tire air pressures are optimal).
Hope that helps!