Why does the penis swell after deflating it?
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Penile Prosthesis Rebound Swelling After Deflation: Normal First Month

Penile prosthesis rebound swelling after deflation in the first postoperative month results from fibrous capsule formation around the abdominal reservoir (reinforced by intra-abdominal pressures) and penile cylinders, requiring cycling to develop elasticity. Inflating/deflating creates flexible capsules; normal transient phenomenon disappears once capsules mature allowing smooth fluid flow .