Many prospective patients ask us how the Upsize procedure is different from Penuma surgery. It is quite different. While Penuma is a major surgery requiring general anesthesia and a long recovery period, Upsize is a procedure that can be done in the office under local anesthesia and has a minimal recovery period. There are numerous differences however, as seen in the table below:
| Procedure Type | Upsize | Penuma |
|---|---|---|
| Recovery Time | Immediate | Up to 1 month |
| Anesthesia Type | Local | General |
| Cost | Less then $6,000 | Greater then $12,000 |
| Risk of Complications | Low | Higher |
| Girth Increase | 0.5 to 2 inches | 1-2 Inches |
| Length Increase | Up to 0.75 inches flaccid | Up to 1 inch flaccid |
| Reversible? | Easily reversible with dissolving enzyme | Requires major surgery for removal |
