Dr. Krakovsky receives the 100 Best Cosmetic Surgeons of the World Award for
2008. 
Penis enlargement surgery can go wrong for
several reasons. The main reasons are outdated or ineffective surgical
methods and incorrectly performed surgical techniques. The results can range
from disfigurement to dysfunction. Reconstruction of penile enlargement
surgery is the surgery that corrects these problems as much as possible.
For example, an outdated technique used to make the penis wider is to inject
fat into the shaft of the penis. This technique is known as FFT, or Free Fat
Transfer. This method can result in multiple complications. These problems
can only be corrected with full and extensive reconstruction surgeries.
Dr. Krakovsky has performed a significant number of
reconstruction surgeries for men who have experienced the FFT technique. He
removes the fat (because it deforms the penis) and substitutes a permanent
graft.
On the other hand, even the best techniques can be performed incorrectly,
whether for penis lengthening, or for penile girth or glans augmentation.
This is another reason why reconstruction surgery is performed. For example,
both dermal fat grafts (skin grafts with the fat attached, or
DFGs) and
AlloDerm (R) grafts are state-of-the-art methods for making the penis
wider, but they can be done incorrectly, again causing complications that
can only be corrected through reconstruction surgery.
Some complications, such as infection or wound opening, can occur with any
type of surgery. However, if proper procedures are followed by the surgeon
during surgery and by the patient before and after surgery, these
complications should not occur. If they do occur, the treatment does not
normally involve reconstruction surgery, but rather antibiotics or repair.
Besides the physical complications the patient brings to reconstruction
surgery, he also brings psychological complications, including confusion,
pain, distrust, fear, and so on. Obviously, in this case, a great deal of
exchange of information, understanding of the situation by the surgeon,
education of the patient, and building of the doctor-patient relationship is
required before reconstruction surgery choices can be made by the patient.
The patient must have realistic expectations when undergoing reconstruction
surgery. When the penis has been changed through previous surgery, scar
tissue, previous grafts, and other complications can limit what can be
reconstructed. The surgeon will explain what can be fixed and what cannot.
He will also inform the patient of the minimum and maximum positive outcomes
he can expect from the surgery. The patient should understand that sometimes
the minimum is all that can be achieved.
Dr. Krakovsky is a very compassionate and caring surgeon. He takes as much
time as necessary to be sure that the patient is provided with the answers
he needs to make the right choice. Dr. Krakovsky has also developed a number
of tools to help his patients to be fully informed and to feel confident
about their surgery. For example, he provides checklists of timelines and
guidelines to help you to stay on track with all aspects of pre-surgical and
post-surgical requirements, from registration information and when to start
and stop eating certain foods to what to pack for your overnight surgical
stay, medical tests that need to be taken, how to follow up after the
surgery, and much more. As soon as you become a patient of Dr. Krakovsky,
you have access to the Patients Only section of his website, where your
Patient Passkey makes these documents available to you.
This surgery usually involves little pain. Dr. Krakovsky’s patients who have
undergone reconstruction surgery are very grateful for the improvements this
surgery provides. They feel much better about themselves and their future,
and report that they feel more confident in their appearance and their
ability to lead their lives.
Read what they say...
As you can see, it is extremely important to choose a qualified surgeon for
this type of surgery, to learn about whether this surgery is right for you,
and to follow pre-operative and post-operative instructions closely.
Reconstruction of enlargement surgeries is a safe surgical procedure that
provides excellent results when performed by a qualified, trained surgeon.
In 2005, Dr. Krakovsky was awarded the Outstanding Professional Award as one
of the
100 Best Cosmetic Surgeons of the Millennium by The Second World
Congress on Advanced Cosmetic Surgery. He is Vice President of the American
Academy of Phalloplasty Surgeons. His
practice is in San Diego, California. He follows
the Academy’s standards and guidelines for the safety of phalloplasty
surgeries, and, as a qualified surgeon, has completed the special
phalloplasty surgery training the Academy requires for this surgery.
For your reconstruction surgery, you will need to be in San Diego the day
before the surgery for your final pre-surgical appointment with Dr.
Krakovsky and final preparations for the surgery, and you will need to stay
overnight in San Diego after your surgery. The success of this surgery
requires complete bed rest after the surgery and overnight. Usually, the
patient must stay in the area for three to four days after the surgery, so
that Dr. Krakovsky can guide, reassure, and tend to the patient during this
time. Regular follow up with Dr. Krakovsky, either in person, or by phone or
email is also critical to ensure that the healing process is proceeding as
it should. See the Resources section of this
website for hotel and car rental information.
AlloDerm (R) is a registered trademark of LifeCell Corporation.
About Dr. A. Krakovsky
Alexander Krakovsky, M.D., Ph.D., Dr.Sc. is among a select group of surgeons who have attained the highest level of achievement in cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive penile surgery. He is a dynamic and caring physician with the finest surgical training and experience. Dr. Krakovsky is the only plastic/cosmetic surgeon in the United States today performing penile augmentation with both AlloDerm and DFGs.
Dr. Krakovsky is known for his patience, and his
warm and caring personality. He provides exceptional care with integrity,
honesty and confidentiality, from the very first consultation to the last
follow-up visit, in state-of-the art facilities. To
learn more and to schedule an appointment, please call 858-551-9502.
Accreditations
Dr. Alexander Krakovsky is a member in good standing of the following
organizations. These organizations' logos appear in the left column.
American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM)
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS)
American Academy of Pain Medicine (aapm)
American Academy of Phalloplasty Surgeons (AAPS)
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
(ASIPP)
Asian Pacific Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (APACS)
International Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (IACS)
International Association for the Study of Pain
(IASP)
Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA)
Resources
Hotel Accommodations
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Car Rental Service in San Diego
AlloDerm (R)
Dermal Grafts
Testimonials
It is with great pleasure that I am writing to sincerely thank you as a
patient. I came to you seeking complete reconstruction from a failed dual
augmentation surgery that I had done five years ago by another doctor.
Considering a second surgery was a very emotional decision, but I knew I was
in good hands when our initial consultation started with your words "please
let me hear your story." That kind of personal attention is rare in this
age, particularly from a surgeon. I had triple augmentation surgery with
AlloDerm and scrotal web reduction done by you. I recovered very quickly and
am extremely pleased with my results. Words cannot express my appreciation
enough for what you have done to help me restore my appearance and
self-esteem. I hope by sharing with others my testimony, it will encourage
those such as myself, who have had failed phalloplasty surgery, to seek to
have their reconstructive surgery performed by someone such as yourself who
has the highest skills and standards.
Rob
Contact Us
If
you would like to get in touch with our surgeon, please call or visit us
directly at:
Penile Cosmetic Surgery Center
7946 Ivanhoe Ave., Suite 106
La Jolla, California 92037
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Office phone number: 1-619-876-2222
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