Cosmetic male genital surgery: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Through the centuries the appearance of the male genitalia has always been an important concern for men, symbolizing virility, potency and sexual contentment. Correction of perceived deficiencies and deformities of the male genitalia can be addressed by aesthetic surgery as well as the enhancement its external aspect. If the social acceptance of cosmetic surgery, particularly of women's breasts, dates from the early 1950s, male intimate cosmetic surgery emerged from the shadows about 10 years ago with a medical community still very suspicious and reproachful. The present paper aims to describe and discuss the current state of the art regarding male intimate cosmetic surgery.

Methods

A narrative review of the literature was performed using publication

SUBMITTER: Danino MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10777246 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature