Does metoidioplasty add length?
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Does metoidioplasty add length?
The main effect of a metoidioplasty is to enlarge the apparent size of the clitoris. In a metoidioplasty, the clitoris is detached from the labia and the ligaments which hold the clitoris are cut. This “releases” the clitoris, adding 2-4cm in length and allows the clitoris to point upwards 2, p. 296.
How many inches is a metoidioplasty?
Metoidioplasty (metaoidioplasty) is a Greek word that means “towards male genitalia.” Testosterone causes growth of the clitoris; metoidioplasty uses only local tissue (no grafting) to create a smaller, 1 to 3 inch phallus with girth approximately the size of someone’s thumb.
How much growth do you need for metoidioplasty?
During a metoidioplasty, your surgeon will use the tissue from an enlarged clitoris to form a micropenis. (This refers to a penis that is less than 7 centimeters or about 2.57 inches long.)
Can you pee standing up with a metoidioplasty?
Among the available techniques, metoidioplasty with lengthening of the urethra will allow you to urinate standing up. *Following surgery, it is possible that you will experience difficulty urinating standing up due to inflammation present in the genital area.
Do you keep your vagina after metoidioplasty?
Can I keep my vagina and still have metoidioplasty? The short answer is: Yes. The long answer is that experienced metoidioplasty surgeons can offer metoidioplasty options that allow you to keep your vagina (and your uterus if you want).
How long is metoidioplasty recovery?
You will likely be able to walk around and engage in light activity within a week after surgery, and healed enough to go back to all activities at around six weeks. This surgery has a very long healing process that can take 12 to 18 months.
Can you get hard if you get metoidioplasty?
A person who undergoes a metoidioplasty may have erections and enjoy more sensation in their neopenis. However, the penis will be relatively small in size. A neopenis that results from a phalloplasty is usually larger, though it may be less sensitive. To have erections, a person will need a penile implant.
