When it comes to the male appendix, size certainly matters. Men who are considered particularly poorly endowed suffer not only in the locker room, but also in the bedroom and, by extension (no pun intended), in the boardroom. Their low feelings of self-esteem can affect them in many ways, all pointing towards their (perceived) little member.

But keep in mind that any type of male enhancement operation or procedure should not be taken lightly, and none have been shown to produce long-term benefits.

Let’s face it: most men would like nothing more than to be better endowed. No matter what name you give it, and there are literally hundreds, all that matters to some guys is that the bigger the better.

This is why so many men seek ways to enhance their masculinity, believing that increasing their size will allow them to perform better in all aspects of life. But while there is a huge market for pills, potions, creams, suction pumps, weights, and even “stretching racks” worn under pants, no method has been proven to work. So some men turn to penis enlargement surgery.

What is penis enlargement surgery?

Also known as phalloplasty or male enhancement surgery, the most common operation of this type involves cutting the main ligament of the penis. This causes the male member to hang lower than before when flaccid, resulting in it visually appearing larger than it really is. Unfortunately, it also means that it will permanently point downwards, and it is exactly the same size as it was before the operation when erect.

Another method involves injecting fat from another part of your body, usually your abdomen, into your penis to increase its girth. There are several problems with this, including the possibility that the graft will result in a lumpy, bulging appendix, or that the fat cells will eventually be reabsorbed into the body, making the fat only a temporary phenomenon.

Finally, in rare cases, some men have silicone injected into their Johnson, which increases its size astronomically, but can make it unsuitable for any purpose except urination. So while it may look great, in effect it will become completely unusable. A good doctor will refuse to perform this procedure, which can also discolor surrounding tissue and cause the penis to become overly swollen. In fact, injection of liquid silicone anywhere on the body has been banned by the FDA, and for good reason.

The cost of actual male enhancement surgery, not a silicone injection, varies depending on the area you live in and what exactly you want done. Expect to pay anywhere from $4,000 to $15,000 and up, and always use a board-certified surgeon.

But keep in mind that any type of male enhancement operation or procedure should not be taken lightly, and none have been shown to produce long-term benefits. In some cases, the operations have failed and have resulted in permanent erectile dysfunction, pain when having an erection, and chronic problems with urination.

phallus data

*According to statistics compiled by the American Urological Association, most male members are about the same size when hard, with most erect ones around 5.1 inches long on average, considerably smaller when flaccid.

*The exception is the micropenis, an extremely rare phenomenon that results from a lack of testosterone in the body, which means that the phallus is only 2.8 inches long when stretched (and flaccid).

*Saying that, most guys look down on their little friend, literally. That means they see it from a different angle than others, so it appears even smaller.

*The height and weight of a man do not usually influence the size of his member, that is a fallacy of the phallus. Lots of tall, big men have little ones, and lots of small men have big ones. Interestingly, though, most women’s vaginas stretch out to about four inches when they’re sexually aroused, so most men fill it up completely.

* The man with the largest appendage in the world is Jonah Falcon, who measures 13 and a half inches. He too, according to the news agencies, hadn’t had a girlfriend in ten years. Porn star and model Mukhtar Safarov has vied for the title, calling his nine-by-nine penis “The Cube.”

If you are considering male enhancement surgery, keep in mind that it is not the size of the boat but the motion of the ocean that is responsible for great sex in most cases. A man with a 10-inch penis who doesn’t know what to do with it is not a good lover. And men who are not as well endowed often make up for their lack of length or girth with excellent lovemaking techniques that will provide much deeper satisfaction than simply having a larger penis.

It is estimated that the vast majority of men seeking male enhancement surgery have completely normal phalluses of average size and shape. In most cases, the money could be better spent seeing a sex therapist, so initially you should make an appointment with a good counselor, not a surgeon. It’s probably all in your head, not your underwear!

The information in the article is not intended to be a substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate health care provider.