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Post by Skeptical One on Dec 16, 2010 16:36:13 GMT -5
indochine, not everyone loses length with the Elist implant. It is hard to say if you will lose length or not, it is a risk you would have to consider. Right now it is believed that possibly NOT having the implant stitched to the glans may improve your chances that you do not experience retraction, but it is just a theory. Pardon me, I tried to make this translator-friendly but penis-talk isn't so simple. Hope you understand
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Post by Skeptical One on Dec 16, 2010 16:34:31 GMT -5
Well thankfully the bleeding has stopped. I'm not sure why they think black dead skin is okay, but hey they are the experts. Keep us posted, I suspect your hour-to-hour and day-to-day logs should give us all some insight on which direction you are going. We're rootin for ya!
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Post by Skeptical One on Dec 16, 2010 16:32:51 GMT -5
Injected fillers are "done the same" in that they all achieve one objective (filler material under skin) - however the technique which it is down and how the fat is distributed along the shaft, etc may vary from doctor to doctor. Given the history of FFT, I strongly recommend an FFT surgeon who's "been there done that." I'll take a look into Dr. Heller.
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Post by Skeptical One on Dec 16, 2010 10:17:41 GMT -5
How long has Dr. Heller been doing it for? FFT, while "simple" compared to other methods, still requires a talented surgeon to perform a technique that will give you not only size but aesthetics.
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Post by Skeptical One on Dec 16, 2010 6:43:29 GMT -5
Oh and pardon me, we should resume Frankbean's FFT progress thread, haha sorry Frank!!!
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Post by Skeptical One on Dec 16, 2010 6:39:55 GMT -5
Mark I can see what you mean.
I know once I commit to a certain doctor and method, I'm going to naturally expect him to be the man responsible for changing my life...so it would almost certainly be natural that I remain optimistic and see him as my "savior," even when things go wrong...because he's the only one I expect to correct it. It may be some psychological mechanism in play but I'm not sure its a bad thing...with all the issues going on with bonehead, Uncle, and others...its important they have some confidence in their medical team.
Uncle is welcome as always.
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Post by Skeptical One on Dec 16, 2010 6:31:04 GMT -5
My ultimate goal (which may or may not be attainable) would be to add 2.5" in circumference to my erect mid-shaft girth. I suspect both PMMA and the Elist implant could achieve this. The only problem is that such girth demand from the implant may induce a sort of "pressure skin necrosis" (if thats what its called) that I've actually read (and seen) happen to a former Elist patient. If the new implant is softer and has reduced its edges, I may be keen to reconsider, but at this moment in time I don't have sufficient reassurances to tread in that direction.
PMMA may allow me to achieve that girth gradually, allowing my skin to stretch with each application over time.
The problem (kind of) is that Dr. Casavantes doesn't recommend going for "Super Cock," and considers his use of PMMA in the penis for "enhancement" purposes. His very concern(s) actually make me feel much more comfortable with him, but I'm hoping that I can convince him to make me an exception - on the grounds that I'm "suffering" from significant under-average stats and wouldn't be seeking an 8" girth. I think it will require a face-to-face consultation with Dr. Casavantes to really know if this all could be a reality. Not sure what will come of it but Mexico is far more realistic for me than Brazil is.
And the PMMA is considerably cheaper than Elist's implant. With the initial procedure plus (a presumed) 3-top offs, it would cost less than half the cost for Elist's implant.
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Post by Skeptical One on Dec 16, 2010 6:18:53 GMT -5
I've seen amazing results in the past, which is why I believe my expectations aren't necessarily that unrealistic. Granted, achieving 6" girth may be a challenge for a variety of reasons, but I'll be happy at the minimum if I could break the 5" benchmark.
I disagree with your assertion that what is available now is what will remain available for years to come. Just this past decade we've seen the improvements in FFT, the evolution of implant prosthesis, and the progress with stem cell which may give way to new techniques years from now.
Quite frankly, had I "made my decision" a few years ago I would have had dermal fat grafts with Dr. K, simply because I was completely unaware of all the other legitimate options, all of which were less known at the time.
I'll continue to wait, plus it'll give me time to save (I rather not pay interest on a loan for something that may or may not work). I feel like I have another year, maybe 2 in me before setting that appointment date with Dr. "UNKNOWN."
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Post by Skeptical One on Dec 16, 2010 6:12:48 GMT -5
Dr. Giunta is also an option, roughly a 4 hour drive w/out traffic from NYC.
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Post by Skeptical One on Dec 16, 2010 6:09:23 GMT -5
Happy to hear they continue to express optimism. How's the actual appearance of your penis right now and are you still experiencing blood in the urine?
Interesting you mention the costs...I've always planned on saving considerably more than the procedure's cost in the event of complication(s). This is also why traveling abroad for a procedure is much less of a reality for me.
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Post by Skeptical One on Dec 15, 2010 17:04:06 GMT -5
I plan to get the (very marketed) Bathmate once they introduce the smaller version. Their company representative told me they would eventually come out with one.
According to an insightful thread at Thundersplace, cylinder diameter is quite important so I'm going by what the expert pumpers know.
I have pumped in the past but was naive then and assumed my gains would come faster and more permanently and eventually gave up. I regret it, since I ended up throwing away what was about a $100 pump (no use keeping something around that I didn't use and that could ultimately embarrass me if found).
I have learned a lot about PE as well as penis physiology and have faith that pumping could be effective...if at the very least improving my skin's elasticity for future surgical augmentation.
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Post by Skeptical One on Dec 15, 2010 16:59:40 GMT -5
Positive news, to any degree is awesome news! It's good to hear that the entire scaffold is not at fault, and that only maybe a section of it is causing all the issues...I suspect over the coming days it will be even more determinable.
Nurses from my experience seem to be independent of the doctor's sentiments, so its good to know you are getting extra reassurances from them.
We will continue to be here. Feel free to update this thread as often as you like.
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Post by Skeptical One on Dec 15, 2010 12:12:23 GMT -5
Like Hoddle, I'm very intrigued about your body's absorption (and what now appears to be quick absorption) of FFT fat and dermal grafts.
I always speculated that fat loss doesn't come from your body "burning" it off, but rather the death of fat cells because the area that it resides in is not accustomed to storing fat in the first place - so therefore vascularization is poor and cells die. This is why I presumed Staged-FFT may be effective, since smaller amounts of fat may have an increased chance of survival...
I'd hate to drop thousands of dollars on FFT for it to only last a few weeks or months. I knew top-offs and touch-ups would be necessary from time to time (even as frequent as once every 3-4 months)...but I presumed I could sport a new thick dick for 6-12 months at a time with little fat loss. Now I'm not so sure.
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Post by Skeptical One on Dec 15, 2010 12:08:19 GMT -5
I think my fat pad may also be a result of some weight gain, because my fat pad hasn't always been this thick. The angle of the skin at the base? I'm not quite sure what you mean but my penis harpoons straight out, no turkey neck, and maintains a perpendicular erection.
The penis itself doesn't really appear to be unusual in shape, only unusual in size. But your theory may hold some weight... could you explain what you mean about the angle of the skin at the base? I don't believe there is a slope...
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Post by Skeptical One on Dec 15, 2010 10:53:01 GMT -5
I am circumcised yes. I get a kick going to adult novelty stores and trying to find a toy that I am bigger than. If I find it, its usually a "training wheels" type of mini butt plug. Go figure.
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