There are a number of pros and cons when considering surgery for pearly penile papules. As with most minor surgical procedures, the odds of coming out of surgery with a positive result are very good, but there are a number of risks that patients will need to know before electing to go under the knife or laser.
Understanding both the good and the bad when considering surgery for papules will allow patients to make an educated choice on their treatment options.
Permanent Removal of Papules
Pearly penile papules are growths that appear around the head of the penis. These growths are non-life threatening and are more of an aesthetic nuisance than anything else.
For those men that are concerned about how these papules make their penises appear, surgery may seem like the best option. Surgery does result in the complete removal of the growths and will leave the penis appearing as though it never had anything done to it.
However, there are a number of problems that could result from having surgery.
Pain with Surgery
Surgery involves having the papules cut off of the penis. The surgical instrument used to cut the papules is a scalpel. Numbing anesthetics are used to decrease the feeling in the penis while it is being cut, but some men do report that they are able to feel some amount of pressure as the procedure is being done.
While this may make some men a little leery when considering surgery, it is encouraging to know that most men report no great amount of pain with the procedure.
Infections After the Procedure
Having surgery means that the integrity of the skin will be affected. Any time a puncture or incision is made into the skin, there is a risk that the incision will develop a bacterial infection.
This risk is increased when men do not allow adequate healing time between surgery and participating in sexual activity. There is usually a healing period that is required from the time that the surgery takes place and the time when sexual activity can be resumed. Those men that follow their doctor's recommendations will have an easier time recovering.
While it may seem that there are more cons to surgery than pros, keep your original reason for electing surgery in mind.
Having the papules removed will allow patients to experience sexual activity without the risk of worrying if their partners feel uncomfortable with the appearance of their penis. The choice to have surgery is up to you.
If you need more information about the procedure, contact your physician for details.
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