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Do vacuum devices enlarge the penis?

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Updated: January 5, 2007

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Question: Do vacuum devices enlarge the penis?

Answer: Vacuum devices do increase the size of the penis temporarily, usually for 24 hours. There can be side effects such as burst blood vessels that cause swelling and pain.

The standard of vacuum devices design and production is highly variable.

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