The Vacuum Erection Device, or VED, is a medical device that relies on the principle of mechanical pulling force (Mechanical Stretch) in order to stimulate the circulation of the blood and maintain the state of flexibility of the tissue. In the context of the restoration of male capability, the VED is not a device for entertainment or a device used in place of treatment, but is one component of a plan of restoration designed by a physician, particularly in the case of a state of fibrous tissue from injury (Post-Trauma Fibrosis) and Peyronie's Disease (Peyronie's Disease). This article explains the principle of the working, the indications, and the considerations before using it safely

What is the VED in the medical sense

The VED is a cylindrical vacuum device designed to create negative pressure around the sexual organ, making the blood be drawn into the sponge-like bodies (Corpora Cavernosa) and making the tissue expand in a way that can be controlled. In treatment, the VED is used in two main contexts, namely the restoration of the tissue after an injury, and helping adjust the structure in a case where there is fibrous tissue pulling that makes the sexual organ bent

The principle of mechanical pulling force (Mechanical Tension Therapy)

When the tissue receives pulling force that is even and at a level that is safe, the cells in the Tunica Albuginea layer respond by rearranging the collagen fibres anew, which may help reduce the tightness and pulling of the fibrous tissue and return the flexibility to the tissue that was once limited. This pulling force works alongside other technologies, such as Focused Shockwave (f-ESWT) and the injection of a biological substance at a particular point, in order to support the process of adjusting the structure of the tissue (Tissue Remodeling)

The indications met often in clinical practice

The VED is usually considered in cases that have the following character

Those who have passed the emergency stage of a state of a fractured sexual organ (Penile Fracture) and are in the period of restoration in order to prevent the creation of fibrous tissue
Those who have received the diagnosis of Peyronie's disease and have a bending of the sexual organ that affects its use
Those who are in a plan of restoration of the kind without surgery, which uses the VED together with other procedures

The use of the VED without a clear medical indication does not bring additional benefit, and may increase the risk from using it incorrectly

What the patient should understand before using it

The VED is not a device designed in order to increase the size permanently, and is not a device used in place of the examination and diagnosis of the cause of a state of weakened sexual capability. Its use should be according to the recommendation of a physician, both in respect of the frequency, the length of time, and the level of pressure, in order to avoid injury of the tissue from suction force that is too great

The assessment before beginning the VED programme at PYONG MEN

Before considering the use of the VED, the physician examines and assesses the structure of the sexual organ and assesses the position, the size, and the level of hardness of the fibrous tissue (if there is any), together with the examination Penile Color Doppler Ultrasonography in order to assess the circulation of the blood. When it is found that there is a suitable indication, the VED is included as part of the plan of restoration, together with f-ESWT, the injection of a biological substance at a particular point, and other technology that is necessary according to the lesion

The position of the VED in the plan of restoration of the PYONG MEN kind

At PYONG MEN, the VED is considered in the plans of treatment at all three levels (Plan A, B, C) in cases connected with Peyronie's disease and a state of injury of the sexual organ, having a supporting role in order to support the arranging of the structure of the tissue, alongside the main technologies. It is not used as a treatment on its own

In short summary

The VED is a device that uses mechanical pulling force in order to support the adjusting of the structure of the tissue of the sexual organ
The main indications are a state after injury and Peyronie's disease, under the recommendation of a physician
The VED performs a supporting duty with Focused Shockwave and the injection of a biological substance at a particular point in the plan of restoration
It is not a device used in place of the assessment of the cause of a state of weakened sexual capability
An assessment should be received and the protocol set by a physician before beginning to use it

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1. Can the VED be used in place of treatment by other methods? In clinical practice, the VED is usually used as part of a plan of restoration, not a treatment on its own. The suitability depends on the diagnosis and on the cause of the symptoms specific to the individual

2. Is using the VED at home safe? Its use should be according to the protocol that the physician sets, in order to avoid the risk from suction force that is too great or from a length of time that is not suitable

3. Can the VED help put right the bending of the sexual organ? The VED may help support the adjusting of the structure in the case of Peyronie's disease, when used together with other procedures according to the plan of treatment. The result obtained depends on the stage of the disease and on the character of the fibrous tissue

4. How long must the VED be used before a result is seen? A plan of restoration usually takes 2–3 months on average. The real length of time depends on the cause and on the response of the tissue in each individual

5. Does the VED have side effects? If used incorrectly, bruising, local swelling, or a feeling of numbness for a short time may arise. Using it under the recommendation of a physician helps reduce these risks