Penile Implants: A Brief Preliminary Comparison of Types

Since I don't have them yet, there isn't much I could tell you that you can't Google for yourself, but here's my take on them, anyway:  There are two basic types of implants: semi-rigid and inflatable. The rigid ones are malleable rods that keep your penis pretty much extended all the time-- you bend it up or down depending on whether you're ready to party or want the little guy to remain out of sight.  I don't find this very appealing, but one specialist pointed out that the rods generally last longer than the inflatables without having to be replaced.  For younger guys this might be important because since they are likely to be more sexually active, the repeated use of an inflatable might make them not last the 10 year average life they advertise, since the average implant patient tends to be older and less active.  

The inflatables have a more natural feel and appearance, I'm told, especially in the flaccid state, and they give the patient a great degree of control over the rigidity of one's member.  The bothersome thing about implants generally are that the length of the erect penis with implants is like 7 to 10% shorter than it used to be.  The dick doc said it would probably be about the length that you could stretch your flaccid penis with your hand. What the actual HELL?!  Even with the shortening caused by my Peyronie's I'm bigger'n that when in full bloom, so that prospect is very concerning.  If you look for implant videos on Youtube, you'll find one where the guy's johnson is freakin' HUGE, so he must have been an absolute HORSE before the surgery.  Geez, if only I could have what I once had....  Sigh.

There are two types of inflatables, too:  2 piece and 3 piece, which is kind of misleading.  The 3 piece has a fluid reservoir which is placed behind the abdominal wall, a pump in the scrotum, and the two cavernosal bladders, whereas the 2 piece has a combination pump and reservoir plus the bladders.  I couldn't find much information about pros and cons of either, though the docs seem to recommend the 3 piece.  The diagrams of the 2 piece make it seem like the ole' sac might be a little crowded with that combo.  ANYWAY, I'll let you know if I find out anything....