Erectile Dysfunction
Inflatable vs malleable penile implant: how to choose
What it comes down to
An inflatable implant has cylinders, a pump in the scrotum, and a small fluid reservoir.
You pump it for an erection and release it afterward, so it looks and feels more natural.
Should you book a visit?
If you're considering an implant, schedule a visit to compare both.
A closer look
A malleable implant is a pair of bendable rods.
It's simpler, with fewer parts, and it's easier to use if hand strength is limited.
But the penis stays firm and is bent into place.
Your goals and dexterity guide the choice.
Seeing us in Conyers
In Rockdale County, your visits with us take place at our Conyers Clinic (1366 Wellbrook Circle Suite B, Conyers, GA 30012), and we’re glad to help you book.
How we handle this
Our urologists see an implant as a personal choice, and we make sure you have everything you need to make it. We talk about how each type works day to day, your hand strength, and what you and your partner care about. We also go over recovery and how to care for the device. If you haven’t tried other ED treatments yet, we can discuss pills, injections and vacuum devices first.
What a visit looks like
Your visits with us take place at our Conyers Clinic. We’ll ask about your ED history, health conditions and medicines, and do an exam. We may show you sample devices so you can see and feel the difference.
How to prepare
Make a list of the ED treatments you’ve tried and how they worked. Bring your medicines and health history, and your partner if you’d like. Write down your questions about recovery and daily use of each type.
Give us a call when
Call us after surgery if you notice fever, growing swelling or redness, or trouble using the pump. With fever, go to the ER first.
Video from Advanced Urology
In this video, Dr. Marc Greenstein covers penile implant surgery along with tips for before and after.
Further reading
For general information. It can’t replace an exam. More Rockdale articles