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Scrotum lift

Hodensackstraffung

Tightening the sagging scrotum is an operation that many men do not initially have on their agenda when they come to us for an intimate surgery consultation. Nevertheless, it is an exciting and safe technique for penis enlargement and genital rejuvenation.

Scrotum lift: part of male intimate surgery

Duration of the OP
1 – 2 hours
Aftercare
Inpatient operation, rest for approx. 5-7 days, suture removal not required (self-dissolving sutures)
Sociability
after approx. 5-6 days
Sport
after approx. 4 weeks
Pain
medium

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE SCROTUM

The scrotum is also known medically as the scrotum and is a pocket of skin outside the body. It contains the plum-sized testicles. The scrotum is also permeated by muscle fibres that contract or smooth the skin to regulate the temperature. This keeps the temperature in the testicles at a constant 34 to 35 degrees Celsius so that the sperm can continue to function properly. The scrotum therefore plays a not insignificant role.

Reason enough to also consider the scrotum in the field of intimate surgery. This is because the scrotum can sag with age or due to genetic predisposition. Excess skin can also cause the scrotum to sag.

But this is not only visually distressing for those affected. It can also cause unpleasant friction when wearing tight clothing.

WHY HAVE A SCROTUM LIFT PERFORMED?

Two main goals are pursued by tightening the sagging scrotum:

  • Lifting the testicles that hang way down, as this sagging scrotum causes the male genitalia to look ‘old’ and ‘flabby’.
  • Together with the removal of excess scrotal skin, this rejuvenates the genitals.
  • The correction of the so-called Hodel sail (see below) leads to a visual lengthening of the penis.

In addition to the first two goals, a scrotum lift can also help to lengthen the penis. How can this be? The testicles are located on the underside of the penis and extend into the area between the testicles and the anus, the so-called perineum. The front attachment of the testicles can be anchored relatively far forward on the penis. The skin then stretches out like a kind of sail, especially when erect. This excess skin, also known as ‘penile webbing’ or testicular sail, hangs like a ‘turkey neck’ on the underside of the penis and conceals the natural length of the penis in this position. Removal is therefore not only an aesthetic gain, but also has a positive effect on length.

CORRECTION OF THE SCROTAL SAIL, ALSO KNOWN AS PENILE WEBBING

We call this image the scrotal webbing, as the skin stretches out like a sail between the penis and testicles. This condition is also known in English-speaking countries as ‘penile webbing’ and is now frequently corrected worldwide by means of minor surgery.

The reason for the success of the operation: although the penis (shaft) is actually a good length, the skin at the front disguises the true length of the penis and makes it appear shorter.

 

For further information, please see the bottom of the page. This is where the advantages and disadvantages of the procedures are presented and the risks and side effects are explained. However, this cannot replace a personal consultation (also via video), in which these aspects are explained and adapted individually. We therefore look forward to a personal consultation with you!

Details

Scrotum lift: surgical procedure The solution: correction of the scrotum using a special scrotum lift. This technique, which we developed ourselves, involves tightening the excess scrotal skin using a technique that later makes the scar disappear exactly in the centre line of the scrotum. The scar becomes invisible, so to speak, and the full length of the penis is revealed. In this way, two procedures are combined for an optimal result: the scrotum is corrected and the sagging scrotum can be tightened in the same operation. Of course, this operation can also be combined with penis lengthening and thickening, circumcision or erection enhancement using a P-shot. If you are planning a penis enlargement, it is also important that you check whether you have a testicular sail, as we should also correct this in order to maximise the result. This small additional correction improves the result enormously and helps to visualise the full length of the penis. The operation takes about 60 minutes (about 120 minutes in combination with a complete penis enlargement) and is performed under a short anaesthetic. An overnight stay in the private clinic is advisable to avoid bruising. There is no need for suture removal as we use self-dissolving sutures. Our patients come from all over Europe and our treatments are therefore designed to ensure that you leave the clinic ‘completely finished’ and that follow-up treatment can also take place via video consultation. We will be happy to advise you on this topic and look forward to meeting you in person during our consultation hours.

After the treatment

Even though a scrotum lift is a relatively minor procedure, patients need a certain amount of time to recover after the operation. The genital area in general and the scrotum in particular are sensitive areas of the body and even minor operations lead to a certain amount of downtime. Depending on the extent of the scrotal lift, we therefore recommend allowing a period of approx. 3-7 days during which you should take it easy. Physical activity, especially sport, should be avoided during this time in order to prevent secondary haemorrhaging or bruising, which can be very painful in the scrotum area. We usually plan the scrotum lift as an inpatient procedure, i.e. we reserve a room for our patients in our private clinic so that they do not have to travel long distances home on the day of the operation. The next day, the pain is much better and the risk of post-operative haemorrhage is low, so that the patient can travel home.

Results & Risks

As with all body contouring procedures, it takes some time before the final result is visible. In the case of a scrotum lift, there are two main components that initially affect the result: the swelling and the wound. Most of the wound is placed in the existing scrotal suture and is therefore hardly or not at all visible in the long term. The swelling lasts for several days to weeks, so that a final result can usually be assessed after 12-15 weeks. Patience is therefore required until the scrotum has assumed its final shape. Scar care is recommended. During the consultation at our clinic, you will receive comprehensive information on this and also the necessary products to ensure that the scar heals as invisibly as possible. A scrotum lift can reduce the volume of the scrotum, remove sagging and excess skin and also correct a scrotal sail (the skin between the scrotum and the shaft of the penis, which ‘disturbs’ the so-called testicle-penis angle and makes the penis appear short).

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