Looking for the right penile implant that reduces the chances of infections? Here are some great alternatives to consider. 

Having decided to get a penile implant, the next step to inform yourself about the types of penile implants in the market. A quick internet search will furnish you with all the necessary information on various penile implants alternatives and the manufacturers. 

There are many factors to take into consideration when deciding on the right penile implant. The body size, age, size of the penis, glans, and scrotum, whether the penis is circumcised or not, health history, overall health and well-being, and life expectancy are factors that your doctor will take into account. It is vital to go for the right penile implant to avoid infections. 

Here are three types of penile implants alternatives to consider:

  1. Three-piece inflatable pump

This penile implant is made up of two cylinders placed inside the penis, an inflatable pump, and a fluid-filled container placed in the abdomen. The three components are connected using special tubing.1 

A squeeze on the inflatable pump in the scrotum makes the fluid move into the cylinders creating an erection. You can squeeze the release valve to release the fluids out of the cylinders to make the erection go down. The three-piece inflatable feels and looks like a natural erection when inflated. It also looks natural and feels comfortable when flaccid. 

The challenge of this penile implant alternative is that it has more parts increasing the chances of a malfunction. The implant insertion process is also challenging because the fluid-filled container is placed inside the abdomen.1  

2. Two-piece inflatable

A two-piece inflatable implant works like a three-piece inflatable implant, but it does not have a separate fluid-filled container. The fluid is in the pump in the scrotum.2 

This device is not as rigid as the three-piece implant. It provides flaccidity and a natural look when deflated. However, it is mechanically complicated, and inserting the implant can be a challenge. The erection from a two-piece inflatable implant is not as firm in comparison to a three-piece inflatable. 

3. Semi-rigid or malleable rods

For this penile implant, the doctor inserts two flexible rods into the penis. The implants do not have an erect or a flaccid state, and they remain semi-rigid all the time. However, you can easily set it in different positions. 

The semi-rigid implant bends downward, but you can straighten it to an upward position for sexual intercourse.2 This implant is very easy to use, but uncomfortable because of the constant semi-rigid state. It is also hard to conceal under clothing. The advantage of a malleable rod is that it has the lowest chances of malfunction as it involves the fewest parts in comparison to the inflatable implants. 

Conclusion on penile implant alternatives

There are various types and brands of penile implants in the market. Modern penile implants are made with the latest technology to ensure quality, safety, a natural-looking erection, and durability. Talk to your doctor to identify the best type for you that is safe to avoid any infection or disappointment after the penile implant surgery. 

Links to sources used

  1. Erectile Dysfunction: Penile Prostheses – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3296438/
  2. Penile Implants Information – https://www.christie.nhs.uk/media/7432/1342.pdf