my penis is under 5 inches and i want to make it bigger but i don't want surgery or anything with side effects what can i do

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Non-surgical options like vacuum pumps or extenders offer minimal, often temporary gains. Be cautious of scams. Counseling may help if body image is affecting confidence.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I'm 29 and can't pull my foreskin back at all, even when soft or hard barely see the tip of my penis. I think it's phimosis and I notice veins around the tip. What's the best circumcision method? I'm really nervous about surgery, which is why I've put it off this long.

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I have phimosis and I'm not sure if surgery is necessary or if it can be treated with medicines. If medicines can help, could you let me know which ones might work? Also, how do I know if I need surgery for this?

circumcision is advised.

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