Service
Penis lengthening
Part of the penis is hidden inside the body and held by a ligament attached to the pubic bone. Cutting this ligament lets the hidden part come out, so the visible length at rest is greater.
What concerns does it address?
What does the procedure change?
The procedure changes the visible length at rest. Length in erection does not change, because no tissue is added — existing tissue is freed. The ligament that is cut normally holds the penis up in erection, so after the procedure the erect penis sits lower — it points downwards. This is discussed openly at the examination, because the gap between expectations and what the procedure does is the most common reason for dissatisfaction with this procedure.
How is it done?
The ligament is cut through a short incision at the base of the penis, at the transition to the mons pubis, where the scar stays hidden in the pubic hair. Almost always, the fatty tissue of the mons pubis is also removed by liposuction in the same procedure, and when there is excess skin the mons is also lifted — because fatty tissue above the base “swallows” part of the penis, so this alone makes the penis look longer by a centimetre or more. In some men that is enough, together with girth enhancement with their own fat tissue, and the ligament is not touched. What is right for you is assessed at the examination — both what you will get and what you will not.
After the procedure, stretching is carried out as instructed, so that the ligament does not shorten again.
When is the procedure not suitable?
The procedure is not planned until expectations are clarified at the examination: length in erection does not change, and the angle of erection is lowered. It is not done when the penis is of normal length and the dissatisfaction comes from comparison — then a conversation helps, sometimes with a psychologist, not surgery. It is not done if there is active inflammation of the genitals or skin, diabetes that is not under control, or an erection disorder, which a urologist assesses first.
General reasons for postponing a procedure (inflammation, a clotting disorder, smoking): When is a procedure postponed?
Anaesthesia
Before a procedure under general or regional anaesthesia, you are seen by the anaesthetist, who works full time at the clinic; the same doctor is also present during the procedure. The anaesthetic assessment and the anaesthesia for larger operations are included in the price of the procedure. What happens before, during and after anaesthesia is described on the Anaesthesia page.
Risks
Occasional — the ligament shortening again if stretching is not carried out, a scar that pulls, a change in the angle of erection.
Expected, and rare but serious → Risks and complications: what is the course of healing, and what is a complication?
Price
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Penis lengthening by cutting the ligament | €1,800–2,000 |
| Lengthening and girth enhancement together | €2,500–2,800 |
Specialist and team
Specialty: urology — examinations, diagnostics and procedures.
When the procedure is done under sedation or general anaesthesia, the anaesthesia is led by a specialist in anaesthesiology, resuscitation and intensive care who works full time at the clinic.
In the operating theatre, the surgeon is assisted by head nurse Martina Šereg, with the help of nurses Kristina Jurešić and Mateja Tomorad, and in recovery the care assistant Mirjana Kovačić is with you. Martina also looks after preparation, scheduling and contact after the procedure.
Who will operate is decided at the examination, based on the findings and the type of procedure. You know the name of the surgeon before the procedure and meet them at the examination.
What happens at the examination?
A urological examination has two parts: a conversation about your symptoms, past illnesses and medicines, and a clinical examination. Depending on the findings, an ultrasound is done straight away, in the same visit, if needed. You receive the findings at the examination.
What if the result is not as agreed?
The result of a procedure is assessed at a follow-up visit, once the swelling has gone down and the scar has matured, not in the first weeks. If it differs from what was agreed at the examination, the same surgeon carries out the correction.
→ Poliklinika Barbel's correction policy
In the same visit
- Penis girth enhancement — girth enhancement with fat tissue is often done in the same procedure, with one recovery.
- Mons pubis correction — fatty tissue above the base “swallows” part of the penis, so the mons is almost always shaped in the same procedure.
Frequently asked questions
How much length is gained? It depends on how much of the penis is hidden inside the body — this is assessed at the examination. The procedure frees existing tissue, it does not add new tissue.
What does recovery look like? In the first days there is swelling and bruising of the base of the penis and the mons, and supportive underwear helps. In the first weeks the wound must not be stretched, so, as agreed, a medicine that reduces night-time erections is used.
Is it normal to feel uncomfortable coming in? Yes, and it is the most common reason men put off an examination for years. At the examination nothing is commented on and nothing is compared; the doctor has seen every variation and it is routine. The first conversation can also take place without an examination, if that is easier for you.
How much does the result depend on care after the procedure? The larger the procedure, the more it depends on it, but it always does. Healing takes weeks and months and happens almost entirely at home, so the instructions you receive when you go home, about the wound, physical activity and the scar, are part of the procedure, not a recommendation.
Medical review: doctors of Poliklinika Barbel · October 2026.