Frequently asked questions
Can I have an orgasm and ejaculate with a penile implant?
You should be able to have an orgasm and ejaculate with a penile implant if you were able to ejaculate and orgasm before the implant. Consult your physician about your expected outcome.
Will a penile implant cause me to lose sensation in my penis?
What is the recovery time?
Everyone is different and recovery time varies, but typically it’s between 4-6 weeks until you can resume sexual activity.30 Your physician will determine what you can and can’t do during this time. It is important to follow all recommendations from your physician for the best outcome.
Will I lose any length after getting a penile implant?
Each penile implant is custom fit to your anatomy. Like any body part that goes unused for a long time, the muscles and fibres of that body part may begin to breakdown. If it has been a long time since you’ve achieved a good erection, you may experience some atrophy and perceived penile shortening. Discuss this in greater detail with your physician.
Will anyone notice that I have an implant?
How long does the penile implant last?
Studies show that estimated overall device survival rates are: 87.2% at 5 years, 76.8% at 10 years, and 63.7% at 15 years.
Will I be able to have spontaneous erections with a penile implant?
Both the Titan® and the Genesis® implants give you the ability to have an erection instantly and spontaneously, any time you want one. However, the implant surgery makes it impossible to ever have a “latent” or natural erection that’s not dependent on the device. Therefore, you should consider carefully whether or not an implant is the right choice for you.
What is the difference between the Genesis and the Titan implants?
Both help give you the ability to have an erection satisfactory for intercourse. The main difference is that the Genesis is a flexible (malleable) implant that consists of two firm but bendable rods that are placed into the shaft of the penis (corpora cavernosa). There are no other parts to this implant. To have an erection, you simply hold the penis and move it into the desired position. When you are finished, you return the penis to its tucked down position. With the Titan implant, you inflate the cylinders by squeezing the pump located in your scrotum to achieve an erection, and deflate by pressing the release valve to return the fluid from the cylinders into the reservoir to return to flaccid state.
Is the cost of a penile implant covered by insurance?
Most private health insurers cover the cost of a penile implant and your stay in hospital afterwards. However, policies may vary and there may be some out of pocket costs to your surgeon. Please check with your physician and health fund for more information.
Can I go through airport security with the Titan implant?
Yes, the Titan penile implant is safe for standard airport security.
Will the Titan implant interfere with other equipment (e.g., MRI)?
The Titan implant is MRI-Conditional meaning it can be scanned by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine when it is used according to MRI-Conditional specifications. After surgery you will receive a Patient Implant Card to carry at all times. This card identifies your device as MRI-Conditional and provides the specific manufacturing details of your penile implant.
What can I expect after the penile implant procedure?
After the penile implant procedure you may experience mild swelling, pain, and discomfort. Your doctor will advise on when to return to normal activities. Most men can resume strenuous physical activity and sexual activity about 4-6 weeks after the procedure. Sexual activity should not be resumed until approved by your treating practitioner.
