Men everywhere who are considering going under the knife to achieve the penis size they have always dreamed of may have some trouble convincing their physicians that the penis enlargement surgery is necessary. The surgery is performed by a plastic surgeon but the certifying board of urologists in the United States has no official stance on the procedure.

Phalloplasty is the surgical reconstruction of a penis. Phalloplasty is most often performed for transgender women who undergo gender reassignment surgery. A penis is built out of the already existing clitoris and skin grafts are taken from the arms legs or abdomen to make essentially transform the clitoris into a bigger penis.

Phalloplasty is also used to repair a penis which is deformed or has been mutilated. Very rarely, phalloplasty is used to cosmetically increase penis size but be assured it should not be considered easy penis enlargement. Just because it is possible for the operation to be used for cosmetic purposes does not make it the male equivalent of breast augmentation for several reasons. The operation has not been well researched and the complications can be so severe that the phalloplasty should not be performed unless the benefits far outweigh the potential risks.

Complications of phalloplasty can include loss of feeling in the penis due to nerve damage. The surgery can result in a misshapen penis that points downward when erect rather than up. Scarring is likely to occur as a result of the phalloplasty. Uncontrolled bleeding can occur after the operation. Infection is possible and with it comes all of the complications associated with infection. Shortening of the penis as it heals is also a potential issue. Erectile dysfunction or the inability to achieve and maintain an erection is a risk.

In years to come, a surgical approach to increase penis size will likely become safer and more common. As for now, it is probably best to work with the penis size you have been given in exchange for a healthy penis.