Who is it?
Buried Penis (also known as hidden penis) in which the penis is partially or completely hidden below the surface of the skin.
Complications
- Obstruction of urinary stream
- Poor hygiene
- Soft tissue infection
- Phimosis
- Inhibition of normal sexual function.
Causes of Buried Penis
- Maldevelopment of penile shaft skin
- morbid obesity
- Overlaying abdominal fat
- Penile injury
Procedure
Suprapubic mound liposuction is a simple outpatient procedure that uses small cannulas to extract the fat through two small groin incisions (4mms). The recovery is very short although it takes several months for all the swelling and firmness to dissipate from the base of the penis.
