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Penis-enlargement products: Do they work?

Surgery is risky and may not work

Studies of available surgical techniques to lengthen the penis have found mixed results in safety, effectiveness and patient satisfaction.

At best, surgery such as division of the suspensory ligament may add half an inch (1 centimeter) to the appearance of the flaccid penis but does not change actual length of the penis. At worst, surgery can result in complications such as infection, scarring, and loss of sensation or function.