How to Treat and Overcome Buried Penis Syndrome
Is your penis partially concealed by surrounding skin or tissue? If so, you may have a condition called buried penis syndrome. This condition is also commonly referred to as concealed penis or hidden penis. It doesn’t typically cause any harmful symptoms. However, it can have a huge impact on the impacted person’s confidence levels and sexual performance. A buried penis can also pose challenges to intimate relationships.
If you’re someone with this condition, you may be wondering how to fix buried penis syndrome. Fortunately, you don’t have to be stuck with a concealed penis forever. Various options are available to correct the problem, from lifestyle changes to surgical interventions. Here’s what you should know about treating and overcoming a buried penis so you can get your sexual confidence and function back.
What Is a Buried Penis?
A buried penis often involves a normal-sized penis that’s concealed beneath fat or folds of skin from the pelvis, thighs, scrotum, or abdomen. There are two primary types of buried penis: congenital buried penis and adult acquired buried penis (AABP). In the former situation, the condition is present from birth. In the latter situation, it develops later in the affected person’s life.
Buried penis syndrome varies in severity. Sometimes, the entire penis may be completely hidden from view by the tissues around it. In other cases, the tip of the organ may still be visible. In some cases, a band of tight scar tissue (called a cicatrix) can surround the penis. The scar tissue may appear reddish or pink in color and can be painful or itchy.
What Causes Buried Penis Syndrome?
There are many potential causes or contributors to buried penis syndrome. They include:
- Circumcision problems: Sometimes, having too little or too much of the foreskin removed during circumcision may cause the penis to drop backward into the surrounding tissue.
- Congenital causes: Some people are born with skin that doesn’t attach normally at the base of the penis. When this happens, it can cause the penis to invert while at rest.
- Genital lymphedema: Abnormal lymphatic system function can cause lymphedema (swelling) in various parts of the body, including around the scrotum. Genital lymphedema may cause the tissues in the genital area to bury the penis.
- Class III obesity: If your BMI is greater than 40, you likely have excess weight around the genital and abdominal areas. Fatty tissues and folds of skin due to obesity can conceal your penis.
- Hidradenitis suppurativa: This condition causes inflammation of the sweat glands and may lead to abscesses in and around the genital area. These abscesses and associated swelling can cause a buried penis.
- Webbed penis: This is a condition in which the midline of the scrotum is attached to the penile shaft by a web of skin. This can pull the penis downward and hide it from view.
- Lichen sclerosus: This painful condition refers to inflammation in the anal and genital regions. It can result in scar tissue and irritation of the foreskin or penis tip. Swelling of the affected tissues can bury the penis.
- Previous trauma or surgeries: In some cases, a buried penis may occur due to scar tissue development from previous penile trauma or surgeries.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the potential causes of buried penis syndrome, but it does include some of the most common. It’s important to consult with a qualified medical professional to receive a diagnosis for your particular case.
Symptoms of a Buried Penis
Usually, a buried penis doesn’t cause any notable symptoms. But if your penis is always buried by surrounding tissues, it can be challenging to keep it clean and hygienic. Additionally, if you have scar tissue and inflammation in the area that’s trapping your penis, you may experience an unpleasant odor, infections, or pain. Seeking early treatment for symptoms such as these may prevent them from worsening and help you enjoy a higher quality of life.
Complications Associated With Buried Penis Syndrome
Often, buried penis syndrome causes nothing more than social embarrassment. However, if left untreated, some instances of buried penis syndrome could lead to complications such as:
- Skin infections
- Erectile problems
- Hygiene issues
- Increased risk of penile cancer
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Urinary tract infections
- Infertility
- Depression
- Chronic pain
- Anxiety
Those who receive surgical treatment often experience improvements in self-esteem, genital hygiene, urinary function, and sexual satisfaction. Their intimate partners are also more likely to experience sexual satisfaction and enjoy the approved function and appearance of the penis.
Buried Penis Treatment Options
Now that you know some frequent causes of a concealed penis, it’s time to talk about how to fix buried penis syndrome. Here are a few of the treatment options from which you can choose.
Lifestyle Changes
If you’re wondering how to get rid of buried penis syndrome in the least-invasive way possible, try making lifestyle changes. Often, you can reduce the amount of tissue concealing your penis by losing excess weight. You can do this by increasing your physical activity levels, cutting back on junk food, and eating a balanced diet rich in whole foods. You may also need to get some blood work done to see if you have an underlying condition impacting your weight gain, such as type 2 diabetes or thyroid disease. Treating the underlying condition often makes it much easier to finally lose the extra weight.
Buried Penis Surgery
In severe cases, your healthcare provider may recommend surgical buried penis repair. Here are some of the most popular procedures available for this particular condition:
Himplant Implant
A Himplant implant is an FDA-cleared penis implant that enhances penile girth and flaccid length. It’s a quick and effective solution for buried penis syndrome. The procedure usually doesn’t cause any scarring on the penis and requires very little downtime. In most cases, the entire surgery takes under 60 minutes in a convenient outpatient setting.
Benefits of a Himplant penile implant include:
- Removable implant made from medical-grade silicone
- Increased width and flaccid penis length
- No interference with sexual or regular penile function
- Scientifically backed device with FDA clearance
- Natural appearance and feel
- Customizable in size and shape
A provider inserts the Himplant implant through a small incision in the scrotum, then carefully guides the implant down the shaft. The implant stretches the skin and tissue of the penis to create an enlarged appearance and help a buried penis become more visible.
Abdominoplasty
An abdominoplasty (also known as a tummy tuck) may be a good solution for buried penis syndrome if skin and fat from the abdominal area covers the penis. This procedure surgically removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen and tightens the surrounding muscles. A tummy tuck doesn’t remove fat or tighten loose skin in the genital area. Additionally, this procedure may not be appropriate for anyone with a body mass index of 30 or higher.
Panniculectomy
People with obesity often have an apron of skin that hangs underneath the belly button. Called the “pannus,” this apron can conceal the sexual organs. To rectify the problem, your surgeon may recommend performing a panniculectomy. This surgical procedure removes the pannus and can rectify some instances of buried penis syndrome.
Suction Lipectomy
During a suction lipectomy, a surgeon focuses on removing fat tissue located just above the scrotum or penis. The surgeon creates tiny incisions in strategic areas and uses suction catheters to remove adipose cells from the desired areas.
Escutcheonectomy
People with excess weight often have a pad of fat located in the pubic area. This pad of fat can obscure the penis from view. During an escutcheonectomy, this pad is surgically removed. Once it’s gone, the penis typically becomes easier to see.
Circumcision Revision
If a botched circumcision is the underlying cause of your concealed penis, you may want to consider a circumcision revision. This can correct the problem and help expose a previously circumcised penis that has dropped back into the surrounding fatty tissue.
Buried Penis Before and After Treatment
It can be scary to commit to a procedure that involves such a delicate part of the body. However, many people receive surgery for buried penis syndrome and are quite happy with the results. Talk to your provider about your surgical treatment options if you want to correct a buried penis. If you are 18 or older, you can also view before and after photos of people online who have received procedures such as a Himplant implant. Keep in mind that results vary from one person to the next.*
Regain Your Confidence and Sexual Function With a Himplant Implant
There’s no need to live with the discomfort, embarrassment, and potential complications associated with a buried penis. There are many different treatment options available, including a Himplant implant. This completely removable implant has a high patient satisfaction rate, but you can have it removed at any time if you so choose.
Dr. Taj and his team at Better Body MD are proud to be the leading provider of the Himplant implant. If you would like to improve the appearance and function of your buried penis, call us at 703-687-3601 to schedule your complimentary Himplant consultation.
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