|
Post by Skeptical One on Dec 14, 2010 13:07:34 GMT -5
"Headache meds" !?! I would think the doctor would write you a prescription for something a bit more powerful given your recent pain tribulations...
A week sounds good, or any extension of time needed (assuming your long-term schedule permits it) to ensure a clean bill by your doctor.
Fortunately our body has remarkable means to heal and recover. If you can avoid any major infection, I suspect you could be out sooner than a week.
Can you tell of any gains or is it too premature to even get to all that?
|
|
|
Post by Skeptical One on Dec 14, 2010 13:02:28 GMT -5
Another PM exchange:
Me (Skeptical One)
Your insight is greatly appreciated!
Also, what is your take on the use of PMMA in cosmetic bioplasty? More specifically - why is this method used abroad and not in the states? At first glance it seems kind of suspect when you have to goto Tijuana to get the work done...but on further notice you also see a side of medicine/pharmaceuticals/FDA that isn't so clear cut.
What's your take on the popularity of PMMA in South America and its lack of application in the U.S. ? Is this cause for concern?
Oh, and on another note, Dr. Runels (PRFM Injections) may join our forum for a Q&A session, so keep posted.
IDM Response
"PMMA" is used in the US in certain applications but is NOT FDA approved as a soft tissue filler...if a doctor chose to use injectable pmma or "medical grade" (a deceiving term) silicone, it would be done at his/her own risk and to the risk of the patient b/c this usage would be considered: "off label" usage...meaning not what the material was designed for.
Again, the main problem here is that there is to date, insufficient data on this material, testing/the results of those tests and long term affects are not really known. If one knew the risks or if the risks were certain to be localized to the area being treated, in a worst case scenario, one would have to be prepared for possible surgical removal of material- that would be bad enough- whether pmma could/will cause long term systemic problems or lead to disease remains unknown and for me, that's enough reason to disqualify its use at this time. In science/medicine "unknown" is not a good word.
PMMA used in large volumes, as is often the case for purposes of body sculpting/ "Bioplasty", is potentially very dangerous b/c greater amounts trigger immune response, and if there's a problem that necessitates its removal (imagine large amounts injected in various parts of the body for "sculpting" purposes), you can envision how potentially catastrophic this COULD be.
PMMA is a different material than liquid silicone for sure, but it seems that pmma is being used abroad as a volumetric filler in large volumes, just as silicone once was (in countries like Brazil).
We can learn important lessons here in The States from the successes and failures of science and our medical community, but we can also learn from taking a look at what others have done in the past-places like Brazil eg.
Though The FDA and other regulatory agencies are not perfect we are far better off than some of our friends in other countries. Regulations are not what they are here and for this reason there were so many deformities in the past as a result of liquid silicone injections.
For most people, silicone was thought to be a Godsend b/c it "did the job" and was inexpensive. I believe most problems arise when people think in the SHORT TERM; before jumping into elective procedures we need to carefully consider possible LONG TERM affects. PMMA used similarly to the way silicone was used, is in my opinion, the latest and greatest bad idea.
Feel free to post/move.
Take Care
|
|
|
Post by Skeptical One on Dec 14, 2010 13:00:43 GMT -5
With IDM's permission I thought I'd share a couple PM exchanges we had. IDM isn't a doctor but has been intensely busy with pre-med schooling so his insight into science can be useful. Here is some things we talked about.
Me (Skeptical One) I was hoping you could shed some light on this technique since I'm sure you get a healthy dose of science/medicine intensive courses every semester.
It seems to follow the same basic principle as all fillers do - inject under the skin for volumetric gain.
Fat is known to be the safest but still possesses the risk of re-absorption. Silicone gel has not been so safe due to migration issues.
Then there is PMMA, which according to the doctors possesses no risk for migration. This is a claim I am still trying to confirm. As we know doctors will bolster their method so I'm not sure how sound their assertions are. According to them, tissue develops around the PMMA securing it into place. Also, they said that silicone gel was a "gel" and that made it riskier for migration and complication. Medical-Grade PMMA is being used often for all sorts of bodily enhancements in South America. If it were in fact "safe" if injected correctly, I'd imagine it would be the ideal alternative to FFT...
what do you think?
IDM Response
Hi PMMA, as you may know is an abbreviation for polymethyl methacrylate. It essentially is plastic, the same material that "plexy glass" is made of...I'll tell you what I know as fact and then my opinion. Yes pmma is "biocompatible", this means it has been found to behave fairly well w/in the body. In dentistry fillings crowns, caps dentures are usually made of this material. It is also used in eye surgery and in orthopedics. Depending on the amount of pmma and what its mixed can create, an artificial tooth, a soft tissue filler, or a high heel shoe! I was told the following by DrCasavantes: This material has been used w/in the body for about 16 years so there isn't much information data available detailing long term affects. If this material is used as a soft tissue volumetric filler it MUST be injected in micro amounts. Using excessive amounts of the product is NOT advisable... the amount must be limited to avoid causing an undesirable foreign body response.
Pmma is encapsulated in a "biosphere", (of collagen and or water) this biosphere will absorb and the pmma will acts as a catalyst for new collagen formation.
There have been instances where pmma has been rejected and has caused major deformities. This could be due to poor/improper administration of the product but the cases exist and everyone should be aware of them. The ONLY way to remove the product if there's a problem is surgically.
I recently e-mailed Dr Casavantes w/questions. He was courteous and answered my questions in a scientific manner. He stated that he's comfortable w/the product and its safety. He believes when used w/care and when administered by an experienced physician The results are good.
Personally I can understand the initial attraction to this permanent filler, however, I don't believe it has been performed long enough to endorse its usage. The fact remains it is an artificial material which could induce an undesirable immune response. Other long term effects (of this application) are not known.
To date I feel the best option is fft when done correctly, retention rates are excellent.
Based upon what I know so far, the platelet rich fibrin matrix MAY be an excellent complimentary procedure to fft (one that I'm considering)...more on that in the next message.
Feel free to pass along.
All Best,
IDM
|
|
|
Post by Skeptical One on Dec 14, 2010 12:56:15 GMT -5
Wow sounds like quite the ordeal these past couple days/nights! I hope what you are experiencing now is simply a "rough healing process," and nothing more. Its good you are set up on antibiotics you need to stave off any kind of potential infection.
How about pain meds? What exactly is he giving you? Sounds to me like you need something much stronger than what you have been relying on...
Stay in town as long as you possibly can, I wouldn't leave until the doctor gives the "green light."
Keep us posted!
|
|
|
Post by Skeptical One on Dec 14, 2010 8:30:20 GMT -5
This was a post from 8-ball (of Thundersplace) posted over a year ago regarding MNS's ownership:
When talking to BTC, before we had our falling out, he made a lot of comments about how there are always new members to come along. Basically, the ones reading and posting 2-3 months in the future won't be the same ones currently. So, he wasn't too worried about alienating his members as he could always ban them, delete the bad stuff, create some phoney testimonials, and start the process over again. Obviously, anyone who has been here since BTC's days who has followed everything has to know he's a crook. But for the majority of members there, people who just stumbled across his site when doing a Google search for "penis enlargement", they just don't know any better.
--------------- I found it to be interesting that history was repeating itself...
|
|
|
Post by Skeptical One on Dec 14, 2010 5:15:09 GMT -5
Girth > Length when it comes to providing pleasure, and I'm sure most sources back that observation up.
|
|
|
Post by Skeptical One on Dec 14, 2010 5:10:10 GMT -5
Frank! Welcome aboard! I'm happy you made it, these forums could sure use an FFT perspective!!!
Mynewsize has been becoming a joke as of late, the creation of a place like this was inevitable.
Look forward to your progress thread Frank, FFT has been one of my major candidates for (much needed) girth gain.
-SO
|
|
|
Post by Skeptical One on Dec 14, 2010 5:07:35 GMT -5
I believe he has an XXL as well, at least last I checked ( a year ago maybe ? )
|
|
|
Post by Skeptical One on Dec 13, 2010 15:35:13 GMT -5
Hey Stale, just checking in, how are things with the implant? Hope all is well.
|
|
|
Post by Skeptical One on Dec 13, 2010 9:16:26 GMT -5
Dr. Charles Runels is hard at work compiling extensive information for all prospective patients. At this time, he's limited on answering everything until patent and trademark issues are resolved.
He has offered, however, to respond to what questions he can in the meantime. All posts to this thread must be in question-form. Please ask one question per post, and please be patient on receiving an answer. You can ask multiple questions, but be sure they are on separate posts. Failure to do this can result in having your post deleted.
If he does not answer your question, PLEASE do not email or PM him the same question, you only inundate him and slow down his ability to get to other pertinent questions here. If he has not answered your question - it either means he has not gotten to it or simply cannot answer it at this time (because it may pertain to unresolved patent issues).
Remember, Dr. Runels is here to answer questions pertaining to his PRFM method, as well as to offer opinions on all matters related to penis enlargement/phalloplasty. This IS NOT a medical consultation.
-S.O.
-- Dr. Runels' PhalloBoards member account has been verified and this Q&A Thread is now open. --
|
|
|
Post by Skeptical One on Dec 12, 2010 20:36:43 GMT -5
I'm hoping that this conversation will pick up again new1inch - right now I believe most everybody was waiting to hear back from the doctor regarding a lengthy Q&A submitted to him.
I have been told that it was on his priority list and that I would soon receive it but that was a while back. I have had multiple correspondences and am going to write him tonight (again.)
If anyone cares to chime in in the meantime, please do.
|
|
|
Post by Skeptical One on Dec 12, 2010 3:15:14 GMT -5
Yardstick, I can't post there myself (though I have not been banned...yet).
This site was created in response to the bullshit going on over there, so you can rest assured that while I'm admin, none of those m-n-shenanigans will be going on!
|
|
|
Post by Skeptical One on Dec 11, 2010 13:56:16 GMT -5
My understanding is that you are expected to receive some "flaccid" gains because you are no longer shrinking and it stretches your skin out beyond what your flaccid is normally used to sporting -- this flaccid gain is apparent in people who have lost erect length - have you had a 100% erection yet that you were able to determine whether you gained/lost any inches post-op?
|
|
|
Post by Skeptical One on Dec 11, 2010 12:15:28 GMT -5
FYI Bonehead - I moved these posts into a new thread so it would be easier for the forum members to keep up with.
|
|
|
Post by Skeptical One on Dec 11, 2010 12:13:17 GMT -5
Hey Bonehead, if you don't mind - I'm going to move your posts into a new thread so its easier for people to keep up with it.
|
|