If the ring is too tight, it may cause pain or diminished sensation in the penis. The erection begins above the ring, so the base of the penis may swivel with erection. The device takes effort to use, and the ring must be removed after no more than 30 minutes. It may be harmful to men who use blood thinners or have blood clotting problems. A penile implant is a prosthetic device surgically implanted inside the penis.
Surgery carries the risk of complications including bleeding, scarring, or problems with anesthesia.
Post-surgical pain is common. There is a small chance of infection that could require removal of the implant. Some men notice numbness at the head of the penis. The head of the penis remains soft during the erection, which may bother some men. Patient-reported urinary continence and sexual function after anatomic radical prostatectomy.