Implants
A bendable implant with no pump to operate, for men who want the simplest device or can't manage an inflatable one.
Written and reviewed by Shervin Badkhshan, MD · Last reviewed
November 2026
Part of:
Erectile dysfunction and implants
Outpatient
Recovery: 4–6 weeks
Fellowship-Trained Reconstructive Urology
PROCEDURAL PATHWAY AT-A-GLANCE
Indications, Surgical Technique & Recovery
1. WHO IT'S FOR
• Want the simplest device • Limited hand dexterity
2. HOW IT'S DONE
• Two bendable rods • No pump
3. RECOVERY
• Swelling for 2 weeks • Use after 4–6 weeks
A malleable penile implant is two bendable rods placed inside the penis. You bend it up for sex and down the rest of the time. There's no pump or reservoir.
Who it's for
Men who want the simplest device, men with limited hand strength or dexterity, and some men with prior pelvic surgery or other reasons an inflatable device is harder to place.
Trade-offs
It's simpler and has fewer parts that can fail, but the penis is always firm, so it's a little harder to conceal than an inflatable implant.
Recovery
Usually outpatient. Swelling and soreness for a couple of weeks, and most men can use it for sex after about four to six weeks.
Risks
Infection, discomfort, and, rarely, erosion.
Related
Inflatable penile implant · Before implant surgery
Manufacturer information: Coloplast Men’s Health
Your results and questions
Your actual test results, visit notes, and messages with your care team are in your patient portal, the same one you use to book visits. Send questions through the portal or call the office at (516) 535-1900. For anything urgent, call the office or go to the nearest emergency room.
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