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Why am I having swelling and pain in penis after scrotoplasty?

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Answered by

Dr. Ashok Kumar

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Divya Banu M

Published At January 15, 2020
Reviewed AtJanuary 5, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Two weeks ago I had a scrotoplasty. Accompanied with this, liposuction (around lower stomach and inside of thighs towards the groin) was done to thicken the penis. Operation went well. I had general swelling and edema of the penis and scrotum with pain. I have been taking anti-inflammatory tables, antibacterial antibiotics and pain killers. One of the symptoms I have had is pain in my penis when I stand. It is like the blood rushes to that area and cause discomfort. I then lie back down and the pain subsides. Based on this I have just been resting.

I noticed yesterday when feeling the scrotum that my left testicle has swollen. I am guessing it is about two inches long by 1.5 inches wide in the shape of an egg. It is not sore to touch, but feels hard. The scrotum or stiches do not show any signs or redness and the scrotum appears to be fine in color. I have not had a fever or vomiting. I have read different reports online as to know why I do feel like fluids draining from liposuction into scrotum, severe edema, orchitis, and your advice would be appreciated?

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

First of all I would like to inform you that size mentioned by you is within normal range and it should not be called swelling unless there is gross difference from other side. The average testis size is 3 to 5 cm in length and 3 to 4 cm in width. Now, regarding feeling hard, this is completely normal after scrotoplasty as there is mild deem of testicular skin along with testis itself. This may take almost four to six weeks to completely disappear. I feel this is normal complication of surgery as there is no fever, no tenderness, no redness (signs of inflammation). I would like to inform you that keeping scrotal support and proper rest may help you. In case this continues to remain in same stage and aggravates with time it will be ideal to see your doctor and get examined. Regarding other symptoms related to pain at the tip of penis I feel this is due to clogging of secretions in urethra which creates problem. In my opinion excess intake of water and fluids may help you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Ashok Kumar
Dr. Ashok Kumar

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