Standardization, safety, and the future of cosmetic penile enhancement: Perspective on “Cosmetic penile enhancement procedures: An SMSNA position statement”

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In reading the Sexual Medicine Society of North America's (SMSNA) position statement on cosmetic penile enhancement,1 I am struck by how far our field has come. Not long ago, these procedures lived on the fringes of sexual medicine, often marketed by unregulated providers, with results that ranged from underwhelming to catastrophic. Today, the SMSNA’s leadership has taken a major step toward bringing this conversation into the academic light, where it belongs. This position statement marks a turning point, acknowledging that while dangers remain, like anything related to surgery, a pathway forward exists, rooted in data, standardized protocols, and patient safeguards, paving the way for a safer, more thoughtful integration of male genital cosmetics into urology. This has not been the norm for urologic training to date. In my own practice, and in collaboration with colleagues worldwide, I’ve seen firsthand that male genital cosmetics are not merely about vanity. When done properly, male genital cosmetic procedures are about restoring harmony between form and function. For men who have undergone penile implant surgery, Peyronie’s correction, or trauma repair, cosmetic refinements can restore symmetry, smooth irregularities, and improve the flaccid appearance, details that may seem small to outsiders but mean everything to the patient.

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