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Penis-enlargement products: Do they work?
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Penis size: What's normal, what's not?
How partners view penis size
Don't believe the hype
Penis-enlargement products
Surgery is risky and may not work
Surgical methods of penis enlargement — Not for cosmetic use
A few things that might actually help
The bottom line
Surgery is risky and may not work
Studies of available surgical techniques to lengthen the penis have found mixed results in safety, effectiveness and patient satisfaction.
At best, surgery such as division of the suspensory ligament may add half an inch (1 centimeter) to the appearance of the flaccid penis but does not change actual length of the penis. At worst, surgery can result in complications such as infection, scarring, and loss of sensation or function.