Testicular Augmentation Using Chin Implants

The Journal of Sexual Medicine
Volume 10, Issue 10, pages 2582–2585, October 2013
Issue published online: 7 Oct 2013
DOI: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2012.02963.x

Fernando Ugarte y Romano MD [1] and Adolfo González Serrano GP [2]

1 Department of Urology, Hospital Ángeles del Pedregal, México, México
2 Department of Sexology, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México 10700, México

Introduction

Disturbances in testicular integrity have the potential to cause severe concerns about masculinity, body image, and sexual function. Testicular volume replacement surgery with prosthesis has been known about since 1941, although esthetic procedures for testicular augmentation have not been satisfactory.

Aim

To describe an unprecedented testicular augmentation surgical technique that is specially focused on preserving testicular function and providing a favorable esthetic outcome.

Methods

We present a case of a 45-year-old man with body dysmorphic disorder. Surgical treatment using a new technique by placing a chin implant on the testicle was offered and accepted.

Results

Good symmetry between both testicles was achieved. No complications were reported. One month after the procedure, the patient started a satisfactory sex life. Functional monitoring was normal during the year after the procedure.

Conclusions

This technique is unprecedented in literature, it represents a safe and effective therapeutic alternative; nevertheless, more experience in performing this procedure is needed.

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