Frequently Asked Questions

Himplant® is not for everyone. Patients must meet the age requirement as well as other requirements that will be discussed between you and your Himplant® surgeon to ensure you are a candidate for the procedure.

You must be in good general health to undergo anesthesia.

All patients must refrain from tobacco and illicit drugs for a minimum of 30 days prior to the procedure and for at least 3 months after the procedure.

You should have realistic expectations from Himplant and what it can offer. This implant can help improve your confidence, but it is not a solution to other issues. You must agree to follow all pre and post-operative instructions.

To find out if you are a candidate, start with the eligibility questionnaire. After your initial evaluation, you can consult further with your Himplant consultant and surgeon.

Every Himplant® candidacy decision follows the same process. It starts with the online eligibility questionnaire, which screens the basics: age, general health, medications, and lifestyle factors such as nicotine use.

From there, the medical team reviews your history in more detail — how well any existing conditions are controlled, what medications you take, and whether anything would make surgery or anesthesia unsafe.

Finally, your surgeon evaluates your individual anatomy, including tissue quality and any curvature, and talks through your goals to make sure your expectations are realistic. The final determination is always made by your surgeon after this direct consultation.

Patients are generally expected to be 21 years or older before receiving the Himplant® implant.

Beyond the minimum age, eligibility depends on overall health rather than age alone — fitness for anesthesia, how well any existing conditions are controlled, and the ability to follow the full pre- and post-operative protocol. Your surgeon makes the final call during your medical evaluation, and the eligibility questionnaire is the quickest way to find out where you stand.

You do not automatically need to be circumcised to receive Himplant®. Circumcision status is one of the anatomical factors your surgeon evaluates during consultation.

In some cases — depending on individual anatomy and surgical considerations — your surgeon may recommend circumcision before the implant procedure. When that applies, they'll explain the reasoning, and the implant surgery is scheduled once healing is complete.

If you're unsure how this applies to you, the eligibility process lets the medical team review your situation and give you an individualized answer.

Nicotine products can decrease vascularity and therefore extend the recovery time. This results in a higher chance of complications.

All Himplant® patients must refrain from tobacco (nicotine gum, vapes, cigarettes, chewing tobacco) and illicit drugs for a minimum of 30 days prior to the procedure and for at least 3 months after the procedure.

We have observed that patients suffering from diabetes have a much higher complication rate and longer healing periods. This has to do with the change in the vascularity of the skin resulting from diabetes.

As such, we require patients to submit their most recent (within 3 months) blood work to ensure that A1C levels are at 7.5 or below. Patient safety is always our priority.

If your A1C level is above the accepted range or is uncontrolled, please work with your primary care physician to manage your blood sugar and consider changing your diet and habits. We will be happy to re-evaluate your eligibility at a later time.

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Most likely not, as the medications used to treat or control autoimmune diseases will increase your chances of complications. Case-by-case evaluation can be done by the medical team or your Himplant® surgeon.

Having a chronic health condition doesn't automatically disqualify you from Himplant®. What matters is whether the condition is stable, well managed, and compatible with safe surgery and anesthesia.

Your surgeon reviews your complete medical history and current medications. Some conditions come with specific requirements — for example, patients with diabetes need recent blood work showing an A1C of 7.5 or below — while others are weighed as part of your overall health picture.

Conditions that are uncontrolled, or medications that significantly affect healing, may mean the procedure isn't appropriate right now; in many cases, eligibility can be re-evaluated once things are better managed. Disclose everything during your evaluation — it protects both your result and your safety.

This depends on the severity of the curvature. Our medical team will need to see photos of the penis to evaluate whether or not the patient is a candidate for the procedure.

Further evaluation might be required. We will assist you with scheduling a consultation with your Himplant®-trained physician, who will make the final determination of eligibility for the procedure.

It’s important to note that any deformity prior to the procedure may affect the cosmetic result of the surgery.

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The short answer is yes, fat above the pubic area can affect your eligibility. The longer answer is that suprapubic fat can apply pressure to the base of the implant, affecting its ability to sit properly, compromising the visual results of the procedure and increasing the likelihood of complications.

Some Himplant® providers offer lipectomy and some offer liposuctions.

However, our recommendation is to try to get to your goal weight with diet and exercise prior to the procedure. A useful tool for assessing eligibility is the BMI (Body Mass Index) calculator. Please note that BMI is not the sole determining factor, as individuals carry weight differently.

If needed, you can always submit photos to the Himplant medical team, and they can help you with the best course of action.

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A history of penile fillers or other enhancement procedures doesn't automatically rule out Himplant®. Some patients with prior procedures are approved; others need additional evaluation first.

The deciding factor is tissue quality. Fillers and previous procedures can change the condition of the tissue where the implant needs to sit, so your surgeon examines the area — sometimes with photos reviewed in advance by the medical team — to confirm the implant can be placed safely and produce a good cosmetic result.

Be complete and specific about your history during evaluation: what was injected or implanted, when, and by whom. Full disclosure is what allows the team to give you an accurate answer.

Himplant is a subcutaneous penile implant, meaning that it’s inserted beneath the skin of the penis. Your Himplant surgeon makes a small incision along the upper part of the scrotum.

By accessing the shaft through the scrotum, the chances of forming scar tissue in the pubic area are reduced. Additionally, due to the texture of the scrotal skin, the incision line typically conceals well after full recovery.

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The Himplant^® procedure can only be performed by Himplant^®-trained providers within our nationwide and international network. See the Himplant^® Clinics page for a full directory of available locations and doctors.

To find a list of physicians, visit our Find a Physician page.

Some wonder what the difference is between FDA clearance and FDA approval. FDA clearance means that the FDA has reviewed relevant information and determined that the device is substantially equivalent to a market predicate. The FDA clearance process is generally reserved for devices that the FDA believes have a lower risk profile.

The FDA approval process involves an FDA review of the benefits and risks of a specific device to determine whether a device should be approved. It is generally for higher-risk devices or devices without a market predicate. If a device is FDA-cleared or approved, it means that it can be used by healthcare professionals in the US. For more information, visit fda.gov.

The procedure itself isn't painful — Himplant® surgery is performed under anesthesia, so you won't feel anything during the operation. The type of anesthesia is confirmed by your surgeon and care team based on your health profile and the facility's protocol.

Afterward, most patients describe soreness and swelling rather than severe pain, concentrated in the first several days. Your surgeon prescribes medication to keep you comfortable, and wearing the UroWrap compression sleeve helps manage swelling — one of the main sources of early discomfort.

Pain that is severe, worsening, or accompanied by redness or fever isn't normal: contact your surgeon's office right away if that happens. Following the post-operative protocol closely is the most reliable way to keep recovery comfortable.

Yes. A large share of Himplant® patients travel for the procedure — the surgeon network spans cities across the United States, Latin America, the Middle East, and beyond, and the practices are experienced with out-of-town patients.

Most visiting patients plan several days in their chosen city: consultation, the outpatient procedure itself, a short local recovery period, and a post-operative review before traveling home. Virtual consultations are often available beforehand, so much of the process can happen before you ever book a flight.

Start with the Find a Physician page to compare cities and surgeons — each location page covers travel logistics, and the team helps coordinate timing around your trip. Always confirm your return-travel date with your surgeon's office before booking.

Based on historical results, we have seen an average increase of 1″ to 2″ of added girth to the penis, and an approximately 50% increase in flaccid length on average has also been reported. Erect length increases, if any, are unpredictable and depend on the individual patient’s anatomy. Individual results may vary.

Most patients see an average girth increase of 1–2 inches and an approximately 50% increase in flaccid length (average). Individual results may vary based on your anatomy and the implant size your surgeon recommends.

Himplant® is a cosmetic implant, so the most visible change is in the flaccid state — girth and hang. Changes to erect length, if any, are unpredictable and depend on individual anatomy.

Results also develop over time: swelling resolves over the first weeks, and the natural tissue capsule that forms around the implant over roughly 4–8 months can add girth and a more natural feel. Your surgeon will walk you through realistic sizing for your body during consultation, and our clinical research page covers the published data behind these figures.

The Himplant® implant is designed to feel natural whether your penis is in a flaccid ("soft") or erect ("hard") state. We have used soft medical-grade silicone to achieve the most natural feel possible.

Additionally, the capsule formation around the implant will give the implant more of a natural feel to the touch. The entirety of this process will take anywhere between 6-12 months.

Patients often report that it's undetectable to sexual partners who have not seen their penises prior to the procedure. However, it is essential to note that the implant is a foreign object, and it may be detected.

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Based on a clinical review of 400 patients over 5 years, there were no cases of changes to penile function, ability to get or sustain an erection, or ejaculation during sex. There may be a change in sensation. Some patients have reported both increased and decreased sensitivity. This is generally temporary and typically resolves over time as the skin expands. Individual results may vary.

Most men get clearance at 6–8 weeks for sexual activity and a phased return to exercise typically starting 3–4 weeks after surgery, per your surgeon's guidance. Desk-based work usually resumes within about a week, while physically demanding jobs require clearance first.

Each milestone is confirmed at your follow-up appointments — see the workout question below for the detailed phase-by-phase exercise timeline.

Do not engage in any heavy lifting or strenuous activity until you receive clearance from your Himplant® surgeon or the medical staff (typically 6 to 8 weeks after the procedure).

Light upper body exercises can resume upon clearance by the Himplant® surgeon and staff. This typically takes place four (4) weeks after the procedure, but individual circumstances may vary.

Light lower body exercises can resume upon clearance by the Himplant® surgeon and staff. This typically takes place four (4) to six (6) weeks after the procedure, but individual circumstances may vary.

Regular exercise routines can resume upon clearance by the Himplant® surgeon and staff. This typically takes place six (6) to eight (8) weeks after the procedure, but individual circumstances may vary. We recommend that you continue to wear the UroWrap during any strenuous activity and for up to 6 months.

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You can take a shower once cleared by your physician. Generally, once the Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain is removed, you are cleared to take a shower though individual instructions may vary.

Do not use a hot tub, Jacuzzi, sauna (wet or dry), or Whirlpool bath, or submerge yourself in any body of water until you have been cleared to do so by the medical staff (typically six (6) to eight (8) weeks after the procedure).

Consumption of alcohol is generally not recommended during the recovery period following a medical procedure. Most importantly, alcohol can decrease the efficacy of the medications prescribed to achieve optimal recovery and may cause further complications.

We ask you to be cautious of your diet during the recovery period and try to achieve a healthy and nutritious diet for the best results.

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A compression sleeve can help minimize post-surgical swelling and edema, thus likely reducing the length of the recovery period. At your first follow-up appointment, the wrapping around your penis will be replaced by a medical sleeve called UroWrap, which must be kept on your penis at all times until your drain removal.

Make sure to change your UroWrap and use a clean one every day. For the first week after the drain removal (or per the surgeon's instructions), please wear the UroWrap during the day and while sleeping. Remove the UroWrap every few hours if at home.

Please remove the UroWrap before you shower and keep the UroWrap off for an hour immediately after the shower in order to allow the penis to air dry. After the first week (or per the surgeon's instructions), please wear the UroWrap only during the day, and remove it at night. Continue to remove it whenever you shower or submerge yourself in water.

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Please do not use any form of stretching or stretching exercises/external devices or vacuum pumps. This will damage your implant and may cause serious complications.

Excessive pressure on the implant can lead to a complication resulting in the removal of the implant.

After insertion of any medical implant, forming a "capsule" or tissue is a typical body response during the healing process. The body tends to react to the presence of any foreign object it detects within it and attempts to isolate the foreign object by creating a barrier of tissue around it. In the case of the Himplant® implant, this is usually a very good thing.

The capsule can add additional girth that provides a protective layer over the sutures, which can help with the durability of the implant and help create a more natural feel to the touch.

This process generally takes 4-8 months to materialize fully. It is important to note that the size of the capsule is different for every individual. Wearing the compression sleeve, UroWrap, can help this process. The formation of the capsule can help the aesthetic result of the procedure.

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There may be a change in the size of the penis after the insertion. The penis may look shorter after the procedure due to the fact the girth has increased, and the perception of the length has changed. However, in some cases, there may be a slight retraction due to the limitation of the skin at the time of the surgery and during the capsule formation process. This generally resolves once the tissue softens and skin stretches. Full recovery may take up to a year.

It depends on what your work asks of your body. Most men with desk-based or remote jobs return to work within about a week of Himplant® surgery, once the initial swelling and soreness settle.

Jobs involving heavy lifting, strenuous movement, or long periods on your feet follow the same rules as exercise: no heavy or strenuous activity until your surgeon clears you, typically in the 4–8 week range depending on the demands of the role and how your recovery progresses.

Plan your time off before scheduling surgery, and be conservative — returning too early to a physical job risks swelling, discomfort, and complications that extend recovery. Your surgeon confirms your specific timeline at follow-up.

Published Himplant® procedure prices currently range from $10,500 to $25,000, depending on the physician, location, and any additional procedures that are medically indicated.

Travel, lodging, outside testing, medical clearances, unrelated physician fees, and optional additional procedures may cost extra. Financing may be available to qualified applicants through participating U.S. providers; international financing is not available.

Yes. The limited lifetime warranty covers the device itself — professional and facility fees are not included. Coverage starts at 80% in year 1 and decreases to 40% from year 5 onward.

Full terms, current coverage tiers, and the claim process are published on the official warranty page.

Because Himplant® is an elective cosmetic procedure, health insurance plans typically do not cover it. Patients should plan for the procedure as an out-of-pocket cost — most pay between $10,500 and $19,000 depending on the surgeon, city, and any add-ons.

To make that manageable, many clinics in the network offer financing plans, including zero-interest options for a period of time. Terms vary by practice, so the available plans for your chosen surgeon are confirmed during consultation.

Start with the eligibility check — once you're matched with a surgeon, their team walks you through exact pricing and every payment option available in that location.

The Himplant® implant is designed to be long-lasting and has been in use for many years, backed by 20+ years of clinical data behind the device and technique.

It's made of soft, solid, medical-grade silicone. There is no gel core and no liquid of any kind — nothing inside the device to leak.

No medical implant can be guaranteed for life, and the implant can be removed if complications arise or your circumstances change. The device itself is also covered by a limited lifetime warranty.

The procedure is designed to maintain the natural state of the penis during the insertion process. Your surgeon will take all necessary measures to ensure that the integrity of the penis remains intact so that the implant can be removed if need be. Based on a study that was conducted in 2021, removal of the implant for adverse events and personal preference (i.e., dissatisfaction) occurred in less than 10% of cases.

It’s important to know that there is a rehabilitation process required to ensure optimal healing after the removal of the implant. There can be an initial retraction of the penis after removal of the Himplant®, and this rehabilitation process is critical to help regain any possible lost length.

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The Himplant® implant sits above the erectile bodies of the penis and is designed not to interfere with them. It's a cosmetic implant — it doesn't act on erections the way functional prosthetics do, and it is not a treatment for erectile dysfunction.

In a 5-year clinical review of 400 patients, there was no evidence of erectile dysfunction caused by the implant.

Any surgery in the genital area carries some level of risk, and ED is among the risks your surgeon will review with you before the procedure. If you have existing erectile concerns, raise them during consultation so they can be factored into your evaluation.

As with any procedure, there are possible benefits and potential risks. Your physician will thoroughly discuss all possible risks, complications, benefits, and alternatives (including no procedure) with you in advance of any procedure.

Our IRB-approved, retrospective clinical study found that patients experienced high levels of satisfaction and self-confidence as a result of the implant.

There were a small number of adverse events reported (e.g., infection in 3% of cases and seroma or fluid build-up in 5% of cases), often due to patient non-compliance with post-operative care instructions.

Closely adhering to the post-operative protocol can reduce the likelihood of any complications.