Scrotoplasty / Scrotopexy
Scrotoplasty (often described as a scrotal lift) is a surgical procedure intended to treat conditions affecting the scrotum—or, in some situations, to create a new scrotum. The scrotum is the layered pouch located under the penis that contains and protects the testicles. People may seek scrotoplasty for different reasons: some are born with medical conditions that affect the scrotum, while others develop concerns in adulthood. The page also notes that some individuals may choose to modify or create a scrotum for other personal reasons. The treatment plan is individualized based on anatomy, symptoms, and the aesthetic or functional concern being addressed.
What happens during the procedure?
The surgical approach depends on the specific indication. On the page, scrotoplasty can be used to lift a sagging or loose scrotum, reduce an enlarged scrotum, and address concerns linked to buried penis or a penoscrotal “web” (skin connecting the scrotum to the penile shaft). During consultation, the surgeon evaluates your anatomy and clarifies which concern is primary, then plans the correction accordingly to improve proportion, positioning, or comfort.
Who is a good candidate?
You may be a good candidate if you feel your scrotum is sagging or enlarged, if scrotal size interferes with sexual activity, exercise, or daily movement, or if you have a concern such as buried penis or penoscrotal webbing. The page also notes that both children and adults can consult for scrotoplasty, depending on whether the issue is congenital or developed later. A consultation is essential to confirm the cause of the concern and match the technique to your goals.
Why consider scrotoplasty?
Patients consider scrotoplasty for both functional and aesthetic reasons. For some, lifting a loose or sagging scrotum is primarily about appearance—something that may become more noticeable with age as muscle tone decreases. For others, reducing an enlarged scrotum can improve comfort, especially when the scrotum “gets in the way” during sex, exercise, or other physical activities. The page also highlights specific situations like buried penis (which can be congenital in children or related to factors such as excess lower abdominal fat or fluid buildup in adults) and penoscrotal webbing, which may affect intercourse with penetration. Overall, the intended benefits relate mainly to quality of life and emotional well-being.
Before and after Scrotoplasty / Scrotopexy
Disclaimer: These photos are published for illustrative purposes only to provide information on the nature of the procedure. They do not constitute a guarantee of results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scrotoplasty is a surgical procedure used to treat conditions affecting the scrotum, and in some cases to create a new scrotum.
The scrotum is a layered pouch under the penis that contains and protects the testicles.
Reasons may include a sagging/loose scrotum, an enlarged scrotum, buried penis, or penoscrotal webbing, as well as other personal motivations.
Yes. The page describes scrotoplasty as a way to lift a sagging scrotum and also reduce an enlarged scrotum.
It can. The page notes that people with an enlarged scrotum may find sex, exercise, or other activities uncomfortable because the scrotum gets in the way.
It’s a “web” of skin connecting the scrotum to the penile shaft, which can create a webbed appearance and may impact sexual function and intercourse with penetration.
The page emphasizes benefits mainly related to quality of life and emotional well-being, which may include improved comfort and satisfaction with appearance.
