onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.14...0X.2010.09647.x/full Penile size is a matter of great interest among men who are affected by 'short penis syndrome' or just believe themselves to have a small penis, even though the dimensions of the organ fall within the normal range. Surgical procedures of 'lengthening phalloplasty' lack standardized indications and carry a high risk of complications. Several non-invasive methods of penile lengthening have been described, such as vacuum devices, penile traction devices and penoscrotal rings; even 'physical exercises' have been popularized through the media. Most of these techniques, however, are not supported by any scientific evidence. We briefly analyse the efficacy and scientific background of such non-surgical methods of penile lengthening. It seems that penile extenders represent the only evidence-based technique of penile elongation. Results achieved do not seem to be inferior to surgery, making these traction devices an ideal first-line treatment option for patients seeking a penile lengthening procedure.
Highlights:
-Penis extenders were the only non-invasive method with some scientific backing.
In conclusion, level 4 evidence (according to the Oxford Centre for Evidence-based Medicine) suggests that penile extenders are effective minimally invasive methods of penile lengthening,
Read what \"level 4 evidence\" means here:
www.cebm.net/oxford-centre-evidence-base...evidence-march-2009/
-There is no evidence that cutting the ligament helps to gain length.
-No evidence of girth increase from extenders.
-Extenders are safe when used properly.
-Some evidence extenders can \"elongate the penis\" by an average of 1.5-2.5 cm.
-Some evidence extenders can reduce curvature from Peyronie's disease.
Among these conservative methods of penile lengthening, penile traction devices are the technique for which the efficacy is supported by some scientific evidence. This is mainly generated by pilot studies with a prospective non-comparative design and further studies are needed. While the penis can effectively be elongated by an average of 1.5'2.5 cm based on the underlying condition, there is no evidence that the girth can be increased by applying traction forces. Taking into account that surgical methods are not supported by a better scientific background nor have they shown better results, penile traction devices should be proposed as a first-line treatment option for patients seeking a penile lengthening procedure. The same consideration may apply to Peyronie's disease where surgical correction of curvature carries a high risk of patient dissatisfaction because of additional penile shortening. The current evidence suggests that selected cases may benefit from a conservative approach with penile traction devices.
Will probably buy one myself, have my eyes on the x4 labs extender. Please don\'t quote the whole OP if you are posting a response.
