Penile implant surgery in Atlanta, Georgia
A penile implant (penile prosthesis) is a device placed completely inside the body that lets a man with erectile dysfunction have an erection when he chooses. Men's Health Georgia, the men's health practice of Advanced Urology, has been a Coloplast Center of Excellence since 2016 and offers Coloplast inflatable and malleable implants.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Chirag Dave
Key facts
- Coloplast Center of Excellence since 2016.
- We offer both inflatable and malleable penile implants, Coloplast brand only. Our inflatable implants are the Coloplast Titan® Touch and Titan® OTR.
- The implant sits fully inside the penis and scrotum and is not visible from outside.
- Our surgeons use all three approaches (scrotal, infrapubic and subcoronal) and a modified no-touch technique.
- Most patients can resume sexual activity 4 to 6 weeks after surgery.
- Men's health appointments at all 14 Advanced Urology offices in metro Atlanta, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
What is a penile implant?
A penile implant is a medical device that a urologist places inside the penis and scrotum during an outpatient operation. It treats erectile dysfunction mechanically, so it does not depend on blood flow, nerves or timing a pill. Learn more in What is a penile implant?
Why men choose a penile implant
Penile implants are usually considered after oral medication and penile injection therapy have not worked, have stopped working or cause side effects. An implant is an option that works when you want it, without planning around a pill or an injection.
- An erection firm enough for intercourse, for as long as you choose.
- No medication timing; spontaneity is back in your hands.
- Completely concealed inside the body.
- Orgasm and skin sensation are not changed by the implant.
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Inflatable or malleable penile implant?
Both types are placed completely inside the body, and we offer both, Coloplast brand only. The main difference is how you control the erection.
| Inflatable (Coloplast Titan) | Malleable | |
|---|---|---|
| Parts | Two cylinders, a pump in the scrotum and a fluid reservoir | Two bendable rods |
| Erection | Firm when inflated, relaxed when deflated | Always firm; bent up or down by hand |
| How you use it | Squeeze the pump to inflate; press the release to deflate | Position the penis by hand |
| Appearance at rest | Looks relaxed and natural | Firm, so it takes more thought under tight clothing |
| Often chosen by | Men who want the penis to look relaxed at rest and firm only when needed | Men who prefer no pump, for example because of limited hand strength or dexterity |
Coloplast Titan inflatable implants
Our inflatable implants are the Coloplast Titan Touch and Titan OTR. With the Titan Touch, you inflate the cylinders by pressing the pump bulb in the scrotum and control the firmness by pumping until you are satisfied with the erection. Read the full inflatable penile implant guide.
Is a penile implant right for you?
You may be a candidate if ED has not responded to other treatment, if you have ED after prostate cancer surgery or other pelvic surgery, or if you have Peyronie's disease with ED. Placing an implant removes the spongy erectile tissue, so natural erections are not expected afterward. If your own erections are still good enough for intercourse, think carefully first. Who is a candidate?
What happens during penile implant surgery?
Surgery is performed under anesthesia through a small incision. Our surgeons are trained in all three approaches, scrotal, infrapubic and subcoronal, and use a modified no-touch technique. The implant is measured and sized to your anatomy during the operation. Procedure and recovery
Penile implant recovery and before and after
Expect soreness and swelling for the first days, a follow-up visit at about 2 weeks, and the go-ahead to use the implant and resume sex at about 4 to 6 weeks. Before surgery, erections depend on medication or are not possible; after recovery, an erection is available when you choose. See penile implant before and after for what changes, described in words.
Penile implant cost and insurance
What you pay depends on your insurance plan, deductible and coinsurance, the type of implant, the surgery facility and anesthesia, and whether another procedure is done at the same time. Many insurance plans cover a penile implant when it is medically necessary to treat ED. Call 404-586-4570 and our team will check your benefits. Read penile implant cost and insurance and our insurance page.
Penile implant questions
What is a penile implant?
A penile implant (penile prosthesis) is a medical device placed completely inside the penis and scrotum during surgery. It lets a man with erectile dysfunction have an erection firm enough for intercourse whenever he chooses.
How does a penile implant work?
An inflatable implant has two cylinders in the penis, a pump in the scrotum and a small fluid reservoir. Squeezing the pump fills the cylinders for an erection, and pressing the release returns the fluid so the penis relaxes. A malleable implant is a pair of bendable rods that stay firm; you bend the penis up for sex and down the rest of the time.
Who is a good candidate for a penile implant?
Men with erectile dysfunction that has not responded to, or is not suited to, medication or injections. That includes ED after prostate cancer surgery and ED with Peyronie's disease. See who is a candidate.
Is penile implant surgery covered by insurance?
Many insurance plans, including Medicare, may cover a penile implant when it is medically necessary to treat erectile dysfunction. Coverage depends on your plan, so our team checks your benefits and any prior authorization. See penile implant cost and insurance.
How long is recovery after penile implant surgery?
Most men return for a follow-up visit at about 2 weeks and can resume sexual activity 4 to 6 weeks after surgery, once your surgeon has checked your healing. See recovery and before and after.
Can people tell I have a penile implant?
No one can see the implant. It is completely inside the body, the small scars are usually covered as hair grows back, and with an inflatable implant the penis looks relaxed and natural when deflated.
Will I still be able to have an orgasm?
Men who could have an orgasm before surgery should still be able to afterward, unless another medical condition affects it. An implant does not change skin sensation.
Will an implant make my penis bigger?
No. An implant is not designed to add length or girth, and some men notice a slight decrease in length. Your surgeon may discuss length-preserving procedures at the time of surgery.
Do you see patients from outside Atlanta?
Yes. Men travel from across Georgia and out of state for implant surgery, and we help plan the consultation and surgery visit. See plan a consultation.
Explore the penile implant guide
What is a penile prosthesis?
How a penile implant works, what it looks like and what daily life is like.
Read →Inflatable implant (Coloplast Titan)
The pump, reservoir and cylinders, and how to inflate and deflate.
Read →Malleable implant
Bendable rods with no pump, compared with an inflatable implant.
Read →Who is a candidate?
Is an implant worth it for you? ED after prostate surgery and Peyronie's disease.
Read →Recovery and before and after
Surgery, healing, and when you can use the implant.
Read →Cost and insurance
What affects the cost and how to check your coverage.
Read →Penile implant FAQ
Size, orgasm, MRI conditions and more.
Read →Plan a consultation
What to expect at the first visit, including planning for patients who travel.
Read →Other ED treatments
Medication, injections, vacuum devices and shockwave therapy.
Read →Penile implant surgeons
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