Can I Get My Testicles Removed And Put In Larger Testicle Implants?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to get my testicles removed and get implants just for bigger size.

A:My first question would be is it really necessary to remove the existing testicles. One can get much bigger implants than the natural testicles and not necessarily remove the existing testicles. This is known as a side-by-side technique. It’s success depends on the size of the natural testicles versus that of the implants. As long as there is at least a 70% increase in implant size over the natural testicles it can work fairly well.

In rare cases I have removed testicles and replaced them with implants but there are numerous considerations with that approach including the role of the testicles in supporting testosterone production as well as reproduction. Obviously, the issue of reproduction is not a concern or you would not be asking about testicle removal.

My initial question then is what is the size of your natural testicles in centimeters along their longitudinal axis?

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon