# Questions about penis reduction surgery **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [September 5, 2006, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552 "2006-09-05T20:21:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![diggleblop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ac91a4/32.png) [@diggleblop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggleblop)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2006, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/1 "2006-09-05T20:21:30Z")
I’ve been thinking about getting this lately. What are the percentages of a positive outcome for this surgery? In other words, do many lots of men have any problems after they get this done? If so, what are the numbers? Can they go back to a regular sex life with relatively few problems? How long will I be out of commision? ---
**Author:** ![diggleblop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ac91a4/32.png) [@diggleblop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggleblop)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2006, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/2 "2006-09-05T20:22:40Z")
In other words, do many\* lots of men have any problems after they get this done? **Typo** \* ---
**Author:** ![Antinor01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecae2f/32.png) [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2006, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/3 "2006-09-05T20:28:20Z")
I can honestly say I have never heard of anyone wanting to have their penis reduced in size. ---
**Author:** ![ouryL](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ouryl/32/6067_2.png) [@ouryL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ouryL)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2006, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/4 "2006-09-05T20:35:48Z")
[QUOTE=diggleblop] I’ve been thinking about getting this lately. What are the percentages of a positive outcome for this surgery? In other words, do many lots of men have any problems after they get this done? If so, what are the numbers? Can they go back to a regular sex life with relatively few problems? How long will I be out of commision? [/QUOTE] Your best advise would come from the doctor with whom you want the surgery performed. I presume the timeline for healing and resumption of sexual health would be similar to those who have reconstructive penile surgery due to injury. ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2006, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/5 "2006-09-05T20:36:58Z")
Penis surgery is one of the classical examples of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” So long as it’s possible to get an erection that can be used, it’s not advised, because the cure can in the long run be worse than whatever it is you’d like to fix. ---
**Author:** ![Onomatopoeia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/onomatopoeia/32/4145_2.png) [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2006, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/6 "2006-09-05T20:42:49Z")
[QUOTE=diggleblop] I’ve been thinking about getting this lately. What are the percentages of a positive outcome for this surgery? In other words, do many lots of men have any problems after they get this done? If so, what are the numbers? Can they go back to a regular sex life with relatively few problems? How long will I be out of commision? [/QUOTE] Imagine my shock to find there is such a thing as penis reduction surgery. :eek: I’ve never heard of this before. If you don’t mind my asking, why are you considering such a drastic mutil…um, I mean alteration? ---
**Author:** ![diggleblop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ac91a4/32.png) [@diggleblop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggleblop)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2006, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/7 "2006-09-05T21:18:38Z")
Well, all my life I’ve had trouble having sex with women. There has only been one woman that can…uh…“handle” my length and girth. As you guys know, there isn’t much info about this procedure on the net, probably for the very reason you stated, not many people have this procedure done. Frankly I’m tired of it and having a large member isn’t cracked up to what most people think it would be. ---
**Author:** ![FormerMarineGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/65b543/32.png) [@FormerMarineGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FormerMarineGuy)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2006, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/8 "2006-09-05T21:20:47Z")
I am not gay, but got a pic? ---
**Author:** ![diggleblop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ac91a4/32.png) [@diggleblop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggleblop)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2006, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/9 "2006-09-05T21:22:18Z")
Yes, but it had to be taken in aerial view. ---
**Author:** ![Euthanasiast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Euthanasiast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euthanasiast)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2006, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/10 "2006-09-05T21:26:32Z")
[QUOTE=FormerMarineGuy] I am not gay, but got a pic? [/QUOTE] _Riiiiiiiiiiiiight_. No, really… do you have a pic? ---
**Author:** ![Waverly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/57b2e6/32.png) [@Waverly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waverly)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2006, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/11 "2006-09-05T21:29:51Z")
It seems to me that telling guy that he’s just too massive to handle might be a full-proof way for a girl to dump him. Who’s going to argue that isn’t really that big? ---
**Author:** ![Scruloose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e68b1a/32.png) [@Scruloose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scruloose)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2006, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/12 "2006-09-05T21:30:02Z")
[QUOTE=diggleblop] Yes, but it had to be taken in aerial view. [/QUOTE] And wouldn’t you know it, the [pic is already on the 'net.](http://www.lastrefuge.co.uk/images/html/aerials_UK_historical_sites/hill_figures/images/AWDS_hill_figure013.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![pravnik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8edcca/32.png) [@pravnik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pravnik)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2006, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/13 "2006-09-05T21:34:37Z")
Personally, I just tied a knot in mine so I’d quit stepping on it. ---
**Author:** ![Onomatopoeia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/onomatopoeia/32/4145_2.png) [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2006, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/14 "2006-09-05T21:58:49Z")
[QUOTE=diggleblop] Well, all my life I’ve had trouble having sex with women. There has only been one woman that can…uh…“handle” my length and girth. As you guys know, there isn’t much info about this procedure on the net, probably for the very reason you stated, not many people have this procedure done. Frankly I’m tired of it and having a large member isn’t cracked up to what most people think it would be. [/QUOTE] Okay, how large is large? I need some stats, man. ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2006, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/15 "2006-09-05T22:04:19Z")
[QUOTE=diggleblop] Well, all my life I’ve had trouble having sex with women. There has only been one woman that can…uh…“handle” my length and girth. [/QUOTE] Clearly you have to move beyond KY jelly and employ axle grease. ---
**Author:** ![Carnac\_the\_Magnificent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ccd318/32.png) [@Carnac\_the\_Magnificent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carnac_the_Magnificent)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2006, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/16 "2006-09-05T22:58:16Z")
[QUOTE=Bryan Ekers] Clearly you have to move beyond KY jelly and employ axle grease. [/QUOTE] Elevator cable lube works better. Word. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2006, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/17 "2006-09-05T23:18:20Z")
An honest reconstructional urologist will tell you that he may not be able to make you better, but he sure can make you different. Google “reduction phalloplasty” or “megalophallus” if you’re serious about finding a practitioner of this art. ---
**Author:** ![Waverly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/57b2e6/32.png) [@Waverly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waverly)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2006, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/18 "2006-09-05T23:45:16Z")
[QUOTE=Qadgop the Mercotan] Google “reduction phalloplasty” or “megalophallus” if you’re serious about finding a practitioner of this art. [/QUOTE] Isn’t Megalophallus a Triassic period dinosour? I hear they found his bone in Wyoming… and Colorado. ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2006, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/19 "2006-09-06T00:00:50Z")
I’ll take surgery that never get preformed for $100 Alex. ---
**Author:** ![Contrapuntal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e274bd/32.png) [@Contrapuntal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contrapuntal)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2006, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552/20 "2006-09-06T00:05:15Z")
I have the same problem. I found that there was just one way to get my dick six inches long. I had to fold it in half. Hope this helps. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552.md?page=2)