Abstract
Phallus dimension—as evidenced by the increasing number of men seeking penis enlargement—is a growing concern. Some men request penis enlargement for functional reasons; however, the majority seek it for aesthetic purposes to reinforce a sexual “macho” image.
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Telöken, C. (1997). The Normal Penis and Augmentation Surgery in Adult Males. In: Hellstrom, W.J.G. (eds) Male Infertility and Sexual Dysfunction. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-1848-7_26
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