Augmentation Phalloplasty with Girth Enhancement Employing Autologous Fat Transplantation: A Preliminary Report

Abstract

The evolving techniques of augmentation phalloplasty and penile autologous fat transplantation (AFT) are described, with historical correlation. Experience derived from 200 procedures is presented, relating to patient selection, informed consent, biophotography, intraoperative technique, skin transfer, and postoperative care. While total corporal length remains unchanged, an outward gain of 1 to 5 cm (average 3 cm) can be obtained. Success with simultaneous AFT has been variable, and touch-ups may be required. Complications include disappointment with “low-end” results, reabsorption of fat (zonal and complete), seen especially with smokers, emergence of fatty nodules minimized by more thorough undermining, and one case of mucosal shaft edema and hyperesthesia still in follow-up. In general, patients are pleased and thus there is encouragement to refine and continue in appropriately selected cases.