What Physical Limitations May I Have After Testicle Implant Surgery?

Q: Dr. Eppley, My goal is to have an implant that is identical to my other testicle. Something that is soft (hollowed eppley version), feels as natural as possible, sits and hangs and moves as a normal testicle would. I’m very active, so want to have as short of a recovery time as possible preferably. And also, once healed, that vigorous and extreme-sport type of activities wouldn’t be an issue for it (big wave surfing, as one example).

I’m also wanting to ensure it won’t be a problem for my other testicle/epididymis and that all sexual function won’t be impeded (would the tube that shoots semen be pressured or pinched by the implant? especially since the scrotum would probably be really tight at first due to not having a 2nd buddy in there for my whole life).

A:In answer to your other questions:

1) Once healed there are no physical restrictions afterwards. Remember it is an implant and you really can’t hurt it unlike your natural testicle.

2) As best as it is known currently there are no adverse effects on the function of the opposite testicle whether that be for sexual function or hormonal production. Testicle implant replacement has been around for many decades and to my knowledge there are no reports of any adverse effects on the natural testicle.

Dr. Barry Eppley

Plastic Surgeon