Penis Envy Can Be Deadly
Many men are going to any lengths to augment the size of their private parts — and some are left with a lifetime of pain and regret.
Botched Surgeries
Two men, who asked for anonymity, told The Post of botched penis-enhancement surgeries that ruined their lives.
John’s Story
For John, 42, from Austin, Texas, the desire to augment his phallus started around six years ago.
“I am like 6-5 and was really athletic and muscular, but I didn’t really have the other part to match the enormous size of my body,” said John, a music producer for TV shows.
He got a penis implant, which became detached and had to be replaced. However, the second surgery left him with a deformed penis, and a third surgery resulted in the loss of his penis altogether.
Sean’s Story
Sean, in his 30s and from North Florida, wanted to gain more sensation in his penis, nearly two decades after lengthening surgery left him numb in the genitals.
In 2022, he received injections of what he was told was a collagen-producing agent, but it ended up being silicone. As a result, his penis became deformed, and he developed a life-threatening bacterial infection.
The Risks
More than 8,000 men worldwide undergo penis-enlargement procedures annually, according to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Kenneth Carney, an Atlanta urologic and cosmetic surgeon, said he performs about 300 penis enlargements per year. Of those, about 30% to 40% are to correct other doctors’ mistakes.
“I think the main reason these botched cosmetic urology procedures happen is because they’re being performed by general practitioners or dermatologists, not by urologists or cosmetic surgeons,” Carney said.
The Consequences
John and Sean’s stories are just two examples of the devastating consequences of botched penis-enhancement surgeries.
John has a corrective surgery scheduled for December involving a penis shaft transplant and skin grafts. He is contemplating filing a malpractice lawsuit.
Sean is healing after a penis-saving surgery involving a penis-shaft transplant and skin grafts.
Conclusion
Penis envy can be deadly, and the consequences of botched surgeries can be devastating. It is essential for men considering penis-enlargement procedures to do their homework and make sure they are being treated by a board-certified doctor with extensive experience in plastic surgery and injectable treatments.
FAQs
Q: How many men undergo penis-enlargement procedures annually?
A: More than 8,000 men worldwide undergo penis-enlargement procedures annually, according to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Q: What are the risks of botched penis-enhancement surgeries?
A: The risks include disfigurement, infection, and even death.
Q: Who should perform penis-enlargement procedures?
A: Only board-certified doctors with extensive experience in plastic surgery and injectable treatments should perform penis-enlargement procedures.
Q: What should men do if they experience complications from a penis-enlargement procedure?
A: Men who experience complications from a penis-enlargement procedure should seek immediate medical attention and consider filing a malpractice lawsuit if necessary.
