What Are the Benefits of the AMS 700 Implant?

Deciding to get a penile implant is a serious decision, and usually requires approval from a number of different medical professionals, and mandatory counseling to ensure you are ready for such a permanent procedure. There is a range of different penile implants available, and it may feel overwhelming trying to work out which one is right for you. The AMS 700 is a range of penile implants designed by Boston Scientific, and they may be the solution you are looking for.

What is the AMS 700 Implant?

The AMS 700 is actually a series of different penile implants. Also known as Boston Scientific inflatable prostheses, these are a popular form of implant. It is comprised of two inflatable cylinders that are inserted into the penis (one on either side), a saline reservoir in the abdomen, and a pump inserted into the scrotum¹. This has very little effect on the appearance of a penis when it is flaccid, but it can be inflated when desired, in order to engage in sexual activity. The patient simply uses the pump in their scrotum to push saline into the penile cylinders, inflating them to the desired amount.

This is a very common form of penile implant – over half a million men have one, and they have a 97% satisfaction rating in patients².

What are some of the benefits associated with this type of implant?

Helps to improve erectile dysfunction

Penile implants, in general, are a popular method for treating ongoing erectile dysfunction³. This is one of the main purposes of the AMS 700 series and studies would suggest that they perform this function well. 98% of men who received an implant reported excellent or satisfactory erections after undergoing the surgery⁴. If you have suffered from ongoing erectile dysfunction, this particular implant has an incredibly high success rate at improving this condition.

They are longlasting

Penile implant are designed to be a long-term solution and are generally irreversible⁵. This means that they need to be designed for longlasting use. Although penile implants have existed in some capacity for over 40 years now, technology in this area is still rapidly advancing. Modern implants such as the AMS 700 series are going to last a lot longer than older models, and will retain their function far better with ongoing use. There is no reason why an implant inserted with today’s technology cannot last up to 20 years⁶. Patients should be checked at least annually to ensure that their AMS 700 pump is still fully funtioning⁷.

It appears softer and more natural when deflated

Penile implants can have an effect on the quality of your life even when they are not directly being used. Many patients who have undergone the implantation process have indicated that they help to make the penis look and feel more natural when not in use⁸. This type of implant is somewhat softer than others out there, which can also make it feel more comfortable when it is not inflated.

It does not result in penile shortening

Many patients who undergo general forms of penile implants may find that they experience some level of penile shortening after surgery⁹. In some cases, this is a purely psychological effect and there is no shift in the length of the penis. But in others, this is a legitimate effect of some penile implants. There are a number of different AMS 700 implants that are specifically designed to increase the length and/or girth of the penis after the implant surgery¹⁰. Even if this is not your main focus, you can still opt for a model that will not reduce the length or girth of your penis when erect.

AMS 700 implants reduce the risk of infection

When inserting anything into the body, there is always a potential risk of causing an infection. The risk of an infection caused by a penile implant is generally low (approximately 3%), but AMS 700 implants only have a 1.1% risk¹¹. This is because their implants are coated with InhibiZone, a specific form of antibiotic that has been proven to reduce rates of infections.

Erections can occur whenever you want, for as long as you want

These penile implants help to reintroduce a level of spontaneity back into your sexual relationships. Whenever you choose, you can inflate the implant to create an erection, which can then last for as long as you wish¹².

What Are the Benefits of the AMS 700 Implant?

What is the AMS 700 Implant?

What are some of the benefits associated with this type of implant?

Helps to improve erectile dysfunction

They are longlasting

It appears softer and more natural when deflated

It does not result in penile shortening

AMS 700 implants reduce the risk of infection

Erections can occur whenever you want, for as long as you want

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