Testicular Prosthesis or Testicle Implant Surgery

Testicular enlargement (enhancement) is a procedure to better fill the scrotum using testicular implants which are ovoid in shape and are placed in front of the existing testes. Rather than a fluff bag appearance of the scrotum created by scrotal fillers, the pleasing contours of two well represented gonads are noticeable.

Atrophic testes may still produce testosterone and sperm and should not be removed unless there are strong medical indications. We do not recommend prosthetic surgery for men with normal sized Testicles.

The procedure is mainly indicated for people who have atrophic (very small) testicles or no testicles (born with none or one, undescended testis, had them removed for trauma, disease, cancer, etc.).

Soft Silicone Testicular Implant

Ovoid testicular prostheses are available in saline-filled and soft silicone models. The texture of the soft silicone models is minimally firmer than a normal testicle and is generally well accepted by our patients. The implants come in different sizes, but they are generally large, medium, and small.

Custom-made prostheses are also available but more expensive. We do not recommend very large testicular implants as they would appear unnatural. With made-to-order implants, consistency may vary. However, with standard sizes, consistency control is excellent, and demonstrators are available at the office.

For prospective patients considering even the remote possibility of parenthood, we suggest sperm banking.

Testicular implant surgery

Types of Testicular Implants I commonly use. Soft Silicone and Solid Soft Silicone Elastomer

Testicle Implants Insertion is done on an outpatient basis and under anaesthesia; after surgical preparation, Dr Barnouti makes a small incision in the lower part (facing the ground) of the scrotum and exposes the internal aspect of the scrotal sack. He then places the testicular prosthesis or Testicle Implants in the dedicated sac. Following the placement of the prosthesis or testicle implants, the scrotal skin is closed in two layers.

The testicle implants (Testicular Prosthesis) serve to enhance the testicular size or to adjust the size of one testicle to the opposite side. Typical patients for the Testicle Implants are men who suffer from asymmetrical testicular size, or who have undergone an orchiectomy with prosthesis placement and asymmetrical results. (Testicular Enhancement)

What are the risks associated with this procedure?

Plastic surgery, like any surgical procedure, carries inherent risks and potential complications.

Please read our Risks and Complications of Plastic Surgery page.

Testicular Impants Before & After

Before and 4 weeks after Testicular Implant. Notice the expansion in the scrotum.

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Risk of surgery

Risks include infection, wound separation, collection of blood or serum under the skin, and pain/discomfort, migration of implant.

 Surgical fee for testicular implants

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