I contacted Wade after I still had questions from reading the .pdf files the office sends out. I have also been on the site researching myself but this was based off information provided by Avanti Derma. This is what I got back.
Email to Avanti Derma:
I read the .pdf materials but still have questions.
Can I expect enhancement to length or for it to remain the same or reduction? I can not afford a reduction in length. Can you provide some form of extender device to help with this?
PMMA is a foreign material so what is stopping this from causing granuloma or worst case necrosis 1 or more years after the procedure?
What are the worst cases of granuloma, necrosis, nodule, etc. your clinic has seen in patients' complications? (I have read articles the documented hardening of PMMA as well that lead to eventual degloving to remove.)
Should I be concerned returning to work in the middle east approximately 2 weeks later in regards to possible complications?
Response:
- Your flaccid length increases with each procedure, and erect length remains unchanged.
-Each patient is provided a stretching device, and all necessary medications.
- PMMA has a 50+ year history of being benign to the human body. Granuloma formation and necrosis created from any filler is due to poor technique, skill set of the physician using the product, and the quality of the product being used.
- We’ve only had one patient remove his PMMA, and it was not a medical necessity. When patients use 30% (very high concentration) and are not compliant with the after-care protocol, irregularities are inevitable. We have not experienced even one case of necrosis… irregularities continue to be our greatest concern. We have minimized irregularities significantly by using 10% of PMMA, adding PRP at the end of each treatment. All first-time patients should remain in the area for a few days so that we can help assist and educate each patient on how to massage and take care of your specific indication.
- The first three days are what determine a successful outcome. During this time your body is absorbing the liquid portion of the PMMA, leaving only PMMA particles. Once this is achieved, you cannot move the material even if you wanted to. You will be able to return to your normal activities just three days following the procedure.
My thoughts:
First off, I'm not looking to get massive, just be more comfortable in my own skin. I am ~5.9" BPEL and 4.75" EG. I was hoping I could get a review for accuracy on what I got back. I don't see how granuloma/etc. risk is purely technique/skill based. I'm not saying they would directly mislead me but companies in general don't always go for full disclosure if it paints them in a possible bad light.
I would like to go ahead with it but I have read accounts of guys here that have encountered less than stellar results - i.e.: pmma hardening, severe nodules(severe to the point of needing removal when kenalog did not work), granuloma or other infection/irritation well after the procedure. I have also seen pmma complications on face and butt work. This is my uneducated assumption: but, since there is more fat in the buttocks wouldn't it be easier to mask imperfections. If butt pmma implant can go that bad imagine the same type of reaction to the penis where there is less tissue to mask. I know quality of product also plays a factor in this.
I am aware of risks but I am not comfortable with a 50/50 shot of future granuloma coming out of left field or severe hardening of the filler. Please correct me if my numbers are off on this. I would really like to hear from guys that are post procedure 3+ years. However, I'm afraid (as with anything else) most people research something inititally, then have it done, then comment on results right after, and you tend not to keep revisiting the topic long term which can limit who you hear from. This is with the exception of notable users such as Skeptical, Mustang, Hoddle, Restoration, brice, etc. Thanks in advance.
Also: anyone else seeing a string of numbers instead of dates on the board?
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