Important: This page is general education, not personal medical advice.
What is plaque incision and grafting?
This surgery treats Peyronie’s penile curvature by incising (or partially excising) scar tissue plaque on the short side of the penis and placing a graft to restore length/straightness. It is generally used for men with bothersome curvature and preserved erectile rigidity.
Who may be a candidate?
- Stable Peyronie’s disease (curvature no longer changing)
- Significant curvature deformity affecting sexual function
- Adequate erectile rigidity (with or without medication support)
- Men counseled on alternatives such as plication, injections, traction, or implant-based surgery
Goals of surgery
- Improve penile straightness for intercourse
- Preserve or optimize penile length compared with shortening procedures
- Improve sexual function and quality of life in properly selected patients
Risks and trade-offs
- Postoperative erectile function changes in some patients
- Residual or recurrent curvature
- Sensory changes, pain, bleeding, infection, scarring
- Possible need for additional treatment later
Typical recovery timeline
- First 1–2 weeks: swelling/discomfort improve gradually
- Weeks 2–6: healing progression and follow-up checks
- After healing: return to sexual activity per surgeon-specific guidance
Procedure video (real surgical footage)
Real operative footage. Viewer discretion advised.
Source video: Peyronie’s disease surgery plaque incision and grafting demonstration.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Is my disease stable enough for surgery now?
- Why choose grafting over plication or implant surgery in my case?
- What are realistic expectations for curvature correction and erectile function?
- What is the rehab plan (traction/device use, activity, sexual timeline)?