Buried Penis

You find that when you have a buried penis, apart from difficulties with urination, you may have skin irritation around the genitals and you may be prone to infections.

If you are concerned that you may have a buried penis, or you are struggling with your confidence in your genital size, then contact us to arrange a consultation with one of our Urologists. You do not have to suffer from a buried penis as it can be treated.

In most cases, ligamentolysis surgery is performed to free the suspensory ligament from its attachment to the pubic bone. This slides the penis forward, typically by one to two inches, and makes the penis hang to a lower position. This results in a longer-looking penis when the penis is flaccid. It can be performed at the same time as pubic liposuction to remove any excess fat in this area.

When surgery has been completed, providing that proper management of your weight is maintained,  the results should be permanent.  When the ligaments are divided to increase the length we use an implant called a “ silicone buffer” to prevent reattachment of the suspensory ligament. This will ensure that you keep the extra length from the surgery.

This surgery takes between one and two hours, two hours if pubic liposuction is included. In most cases, you can go home on the same day. You will need three to seven days of work, depending on the type of work that you do. You will need to avoid sexual activity for six weeks until healing is complete.

There is also a nonsurgical approach to this problem. Botulinum toxin can be injected into the smooth muscle of the penis. This relaxes the muscle and allows the penis hang lower , and not retract so much. This is a temporary solution of course, but it is a popular choice for those not wanting  a surgical procedure. It is also popular with penis filler treatments