Shock Wave Therapy is intended to restore the blood flow needed to achieve and maintain an erection as well as repairs the damage of penile tissue.
As you age, your blood vessels begin to shrink and weaken, becoming susceptible to plaque buildup. Until recently, the standard treatment for erectile dysfunction was sildenafil or another vasodilator.
For men who do rely on pills to get an erection but don’t have consistent success, extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) improves the effects of vasodilation medications.
How does shockwave therapy work?
With shockwave therapy, also called acoustic wave therapy (AWT), low-intensity energy waves stimulate the growth of new blood vessels in your penis. The new vessels increase blood flow and improve erections. What’s more, the therapy also breaks up plaque in your veins and arteries, which is a leading cause of erectile dysfunction.
To perform the shockwave treatment, your healthcare provider coats your penis with a cooling gel, and then guides a wand-like probe along the shaft and over the penis. The probe deploys acoustic waves, or shockwaves, which spread throughout your penis.
The procedure is quick and painless. The entire visit takes less than 30 minutes, requires no sedation or downtime, and causes no side effects.
Is shockwave therapy painful?
Not at all. The pulses emitted by the shockwave probe can be comparable to what you might feel if you were to place your hand on a speaker while music is playing. Some men report a tingling sensation, but it’s mild, gentle, and doesn’t hurt at all.
How soon can I expect results from shockwave therapy?
In some cases, you may be able to achieve a satisfactory erection on the same day as your shockwave therapy. On average, however, most men see noticeable results after about two weeks.
Shock Wave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction
One of the major causes of ED is restricted blood flow to the penis – the amount of blood in the cavernous bodies may then not be enough to cause an erection. This type of ED is called vascular erectile dysfunction.
Gentle Pulses Improve Blood Flow
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy has been used for the treatment of vascular erectile dysfunction since 2010. During treatment, low-intensity shock waves are applied to different areas of the penis. This stimulates the creation of new blood vessels in the cavernous bodies and improves blood flow in the penis (and the ability to achieve an erection).
The simple and painless treatment is performed by a specialist. Many patients report a noticeable improvement in their ability to achieve an erection within a few weeks.
If you still have some additional questions concerning your future treatment with the help of Shock Wave Therapy, please contact our medical expert to get a free consultation.