By the time most men sit down in my office, they've already run the movie in their head a hundred times.

Scalpels. Pain. Something going wrong. A recovery that wrecks their week.

Almost none of that matches what actually happens. So let's walk through it, step by step, the way it really goes.

What Happens Before You're Even On the Table

You'll sign consent forms. We'll clean the area. Some men take a mild sedative to relax, though most don't need one.

That's it for the buildup. No hospital gown drama, no long wait in a cold room. You're usually in comfortable, loose pants when you walk in, and you'll be out the door within the hour.