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Types of penile implants and prostheses: differences explained

There are three categories of devices that are often confused because they share the general name 'penile implant' or 'penile prosthesis', but they solve completely different problems.

Silicone girth implant

Increases girth/circumference. It is not inflatable and has no moving parts — it is a fixed layer of medical silicone under the skin. Indicated for patients seeking an aesthetic change in girth, with normal erectile function. This is the procedure this clinic offers.

Inflatable penile prosthesis

A device with a reservoir and pump implanted inside the corpora cavernosa to allow a mechanical erection in patients with erectile dysfunction that does not respond to other treatments. It is a functional device, not an aesthetic one.

Malleable (semi-rigid) penile prosthesis

Flexible rods implanted in a similar way, for the same group of patients with erectile dysfunction, using a different surgical technique than the inflatable version.

Why the difference matters

Searching for 'penile implant' or 'penile prosthesis' online mixes results from all three categories, because different brands and clinics around the world use these terms for different procedures. Before deciding, it's worth confirming in consultation which of the three you actually need.

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