Dr. Cherny Blog

Is penile enlargement possible?

george — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:13:25 +0000

We actually get several calls a week on this subject.� The answer, generally, is no.� I repeat, there is no reputable method for penile enlargement.� Fat injections could make the girth larger but would leave the head the same size, resulting in a spongy shaft with a small appearing head.� Ligamentous release supposedly increases length, but as the ligament heals, it reshortens.� So the patient ends up back where they started from.� On the other hand, some men, especially those that are overweight and those that have lax skin, can have an increase in the apparent length with surgery. This is a condition called the “buried” penis.� In this situation, the penis is basically buried within the fat and skin.� The tummy tuck operation, which lifts the groin, pulls redundant tissue away, exposing the actual full length.� I’ve increased the apparent length by several inches as a positive side effect in tummy tucks on men.� Liposuction theorectically should help this also, but I’ve found it to be less effective.� Urology colleagues of mine tell me that the best method to enhance this area is diet and exercise.� As always, no pain, no gain.

Is there a cure for cellulite?

george — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:13:03 +0000

No. No.� Cellulite overlays areas of structural damage to subcutaneous fibrous tissue.� Cellulite is an acquired microscopic anatomical problem, that usually comes from childbearing or major weight gain/loss.� I’m currently treating a patient who went for some kind of laser treatment of cellulitis.� � She has horrific burns all over her legs.� The best these treatments can do is swell the skin, which makes the cellulite temporarily better.� After the swelling goes down, your cellulite is back and your wallet lighter.� The same goes for stretch mark streatment.� If it sounds to good to be true, it is.� The only honest way to deal with cellulite and stretchmarks is to excise them in the context of a body shaping operation, as in a tummy tuck.

Hello world!

george — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:57:05 +0000

Welcome to Dr. Cherny’s new blog.� He will be posting exciting news and articles relating to the� exciting world� of Plastic Surgery.� Stay tuned for more information w/ Dr. Cherny.