Peyronie’s Disease Treatment in London
Private specialist assessment for penile curvature, pain, plaque and changes in erectile function.
Understand what is happening, whether your condition is active or stable, and which treatment options may be appropriate for you.
Confidential care • London • Flexible appointments
Why patients seek a specialist
A new penile curve can be worrying. The first step is not choosing a treatment — it is getting a clear assessment and understanding your options.
- Curvature and penile deformity assessment
- Review of erectile function and symptoms
- Discussion of non-surgical and surgical options
Curvature or bend
A new curve, change in direction or hourglass appearance during erection.
Pain or discomfort
Painful erections or discomfort, particularly when the condition is changing.
Changes in sexual function
Difficulty with penetration, loss of confidence or changes in erection quality.
What is Peyronie’s disease?
It is a condition in which scar tissue (plaque) develops within the erectile tissues of the penis. The affected area may not expand normally during erection, which can lead to curvature, narrowing, shortening or pain.
Not every curved penis is Peyronie’s disease. A specialist assessment helps distinguish an acquired condition from a lifelong curvature and other causes.
Active or stable?
- Active phase — symptoms or curvature may still be changing
- Stable phase — the deformity has generally stopped changing significantly
Why it matters: the timing and suitability of treatment can differ depending on the stage of the condition.
A specialist diagnosis should answer more than “is this Peyronie’s?”
The goal is to understand what is happening, how significant it is, whether it is changing and how it is affecting your sexual function.
01
History
Symptoms, timing, pain, erections and previous treatment.
02
Examination
Assessment of plaque, penile shape and deformity.
03
Curvature
Objective assessment when appropriate.
04
Doppler
Used selectively, particularly when erectile dysfunction is present.
Monitoring
Appropriate for some men with mild symptoms or limited functional impact.
Traction therapy
May be considered for selected patients after assessment.
Pain-focused treatment
Management aimed at reducing penile pain where clinically appropriate.
Injectable treatment
May be appropriate for selected patients depending on disease characteristics.
Penile straightening surgery
Considered for selected men with stable disease and significant functional impairment.
Erectile dysfunction treatment
Where ED coexists, the plan may need to address both erection quality and curvature.
Why Choose Mr Giulio Garaffa?
- MD, PhD, FECSM, FRCS (Eng)
- Consultant Uro-Andrological Surgeon
- Specialist in penile reconstruction and andrology
- Discreet private consultations in London
Mr Giulio Garaffa is a Consultant Uro-Andrological Surgeon with specialist expertise in male sexual and reproductive health, Peyronie’s disease, erectile dysfunction and complex penile reconstruction.
His published profile states that he has over 20 years of training and experience, performs more than 300 complex penile reconstruction procedures annually, and has published more than 150 articles and book chapters.
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Not sure what treatment you need?
That is exactly what the consultation is for. Get a specialist assessment before deciding on the next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers before you decide whether to book.