JanBarrel;478898 said:
I've actually started wondering whether its not better to go slightly shallower than I went, and then for the next tie, do two about 1 cm apart.
Yea I think I know what you mean. Like, instead of going deeper just do a few shallow ties up and down the frenulum? That might actually be the best way to reduce any potential scarring as they're much smaller incisions which, I imagine, would gradually lengthen the skin as it heals into itself, leaving behind very little scar tissue. For my next tie I will probably have to do something like this as I can't go much deeper or I'll hit that vein (still need to read up on that more).
JanBarrel;478900 said:
Phallus, I'm seriously impressed by your photos - that was a really good job - thanks for posting them.
Thanks and no problem! Hopefully all the photos on the Flickr group will help others too. I'll be taking some more photos in the near future especially when I start doing the final ties to achieve equal tension. I've a feeling my next ties will be slightly more technical than the first ones...so I'll definitely upload the progress when the time comes!
nervousbrit;478916 said:
Is that your aim? Ie. Aesthetic as important as function?
Aesthetically my aim is to look natural with as little scarring as possible (there is barely any scarring anyway in my case) so this will be achieved. I already look cut pretty much now. Unless I apply a lot of force downwards, you can't really see the frenulum because it's healed into itself/the shaft.
My aim for function is the same as Jan's really. I would like as much slack as I can get but as long as there is equal pull all the way round I'll be happy. I will aim for maximum slackness though I think. In my case the only thing that is tight now is the phimotic ring which I'm still pondering on how to fix...I need to find out which creams are best and the best way of stretching it out. Finally I hope I can restore the skin's natural colour when the tightness has gone. Right now it's pale compared to its surroundings.
nervousbrit;479013 said:
Went to buy stuff today: Got needles, polyester thread (is this ok?), Savlon... What else do I need?
I'll upload some pictures before and after I do it... think I'm going to go for it Sunday night when I get some time alone!
Yep the polyester thread should be great as long as it's strong enough to be pulled to a tight knot without snapping. Test a strand beforehand and if you find you're having to put some effort into snapping it with your hands, it will be just fine to tie with.
Did you get some of that EMLA 5% cream for the local anaesthetic? I would highly recommend it as I didn't feel a thing when tying.
It might be an idea to have tissue or cotton wool buds at hand to dab the area if you have to.
Apart from that I think you have everything! Good luck with it all on Sunday if you do it then! I'll be watching the thread if there are any problems/concerns
