Trained directly by the inventor of the Himplant® device
Dr. Robbins performing a Himplant® girth enhancement procedure
The Himplant is a soft, medical-grade silicone implant specifically engineered for long-lasting penile girth enhancement. As a single pre-formed device of known dimensions, it maintains its shape and position once placed.
The implant features a 270-degree wraparound design that sits beneath the skin of the penile shaft. It conforms naturally to penile anatomy, providing a uniform increase in circumference while preserving full erectile function, sensation, and urinary flow.
The Himplant® — FDA-cleared silicone implant
The device is the creation of Dr. James Elist, a world-renowned urologist who spent over a decade developing and refining the technology before receiving FDA clearance. This is not an erectile dysfunction device. The Himplant is a purely cosmetic enhancement for men who desire a meaningful, lasting increase in girth — without the temporary nature and risks of injectable alternatives.
The Himplant is not one-size-fits-all. It is manufactured in multiple sizes, and the appropriate one is selected during your consultation based on your existing anatomy and your goals. Choosing correctly matters more than choosing the largest option — an implant disproportionate to the surrounding tissue is what produces an unnatural result. Dr. Robbins reviews sizing with every patient before a surgical date is set.
In Dr. Robbins’ Words
“Sizing is determined mostly by patient factors, not preference. I look at existing girth, skin elasticity, how the tissue moves, and the length of the penis on stretch. I don’t choose a size that is excessive — that is what leads to visible edges, discomfort, and an unnatural look. The right size is the one your anatomy can carry.”
How sizing is finalized in the operating room →
— Dr. David Robbins, Board-Certified Urologist
Because the Himplant sits in the subcutaneous plane rather than inside the erectile bodies, it can be removed in a straightforward outpatient procedure if a patient ever chooses. Recovery after removal is typically quicker than the original placement. This is a meaningful distinction from procedures that permanently alter the erectile tissue itself, and from injected materials such as PMMA, which cannot be reliably retrieved once integrated into tissue.
In Dr. Robbins’ Words
“Needing to remove a Himplant is not common — it is usually a patient changing his mind, or in rare cases an infection or complication. When it is necessary, we open the same incision and enter the capsule the body has formed around the device. The implant mostly slides right out of that capsule; only the tacking sutures need to be cut. It is typically a simple procedure.”
— Dr. David Robbins, Board-Certified Urologist
It does not treat erectile dysfunction, and it will not improve the rigidity or reliability of an erection — a man with ED will still have ED after placement, and should be evaluated for that separately. It adds girth in both the flaccid and erect states, and length in the flaccid state only; it does not increase erect length. It is not an inflatable penile prosthesis, which is an entirely different device implanted inside the erectile bodies to treat ED. And it is not an injectable: the result comes from a pre-formed device placed beneath the skin, not from material deposited into tissue.
The Himplant is a single pre-formed device of known dimensions, placed in one procedure taking 45–90 minutes. Because the result comes from the implant itself, the outcome is predictable from the moment it is placed and does not require maintenance sessions to sustain it. It carries a limited lifetime warranty from the manufacturer, and Dr. Robbins trained directly under Dr. James Elist, who invented the device.
Dr. David Robbins is one of a select number of board-certified urologists in the United States trained and authorized to perform the Himplant procedure. He completed his training directly under Dr. James Elist, the device’s inventor, and has incorporated the procedure into a practice built around surgical precision and patient discretion.
In Dr. Robbins’ Words
“I am a urologist. Taking care of men with sexual concerns and performing penile surgery and reconstruction is what I do every day — the Himplant is a natural extension of that work. There is no question you can ask me that I will find embarrassing or judge you for. The questions patients are most nervous to ask are usually the most routine ones for me.”
“In my training with Dr. Elist, I learned that Himplant surgery is about precision, accuracy, and optimizing the patient’s result — and that being there for the patient matters as much before and after the operating room as inside it. My patients have easy access to me by text and phone through the entire pre-operative and post-operative period.”
— Dr. David Robbins, Board-Certified Urologist
Dr. Robbins trained directly with Dr. James Elist, learning the precise surgical technique developed over thousands of cases.
Certified by the American Board of Urology with over 17 years of surgical experience. NYU School of Medicine graduate with residency training at NYU Langone.
Procedures are performed at New Face MD, a surgical facility on Biscayne Boulevard in North Miami Beach.
From scheduling through follow-up, every aspect of your experience is handled with complete privacy. INTIMÉ was built for men who value confidentiality.
We regularly serve patients from across the country and abroad, with dedicated support for travel logistics, accommodations, and remote follow-up.
Procedures are performed at New Face MD (14432 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach). The video shows our North Miami office, where consultations and follow-up visits take place.
The Himplant delivers a lasting result that does not diminish over time — the implant's dimensions are set at placement and stay that way.
The device has received FDA clearance as a Class II medical device. The soft silicone material is biocompatible and has a well-established safety profile.
Based on past studies, erectile function, sensation, orgasm, and urination are unaffected. The implant sits beneath the skin and does not interfere with the internal structures of the penis.
The soft silicone conforms to penile tissue and moves naturally. Typically, the result looks and feels organic to both the patient and partner.
Generally, placement is completed in a single surgical session lasting approximately 45–90 minutes. Most patients return home the same day.
The Himplant device is backed by a manufacturer limited lifetime warranty, providing additional peace of mind. Terms and conditions apply. View warranty policy.
Transparency is central to how we practice. While the Himplant delivers outstanding results for the right candidates, not every man will qualify, and realistic expectations are essential:
Men who have undergone prior penile surgeries — including other implants, injections, or surgical modifications — are typically not candidates for the Himplant. Scar tissue and altered anatomy may prevent safe placement.
Individual anatomy, skin elasticity, and healing response influence the final outcome. Dr. Robbins will provide a realistic assessment during your consultation based on your specific anatomy.
Many patients fly in from other states and from Latin America. Most of the planning happens from home:
Your first meeting with Dr. Robbins is a secure video call of about 30 to 45 minutes. You get an honest answer on candidacy before you book a flight. Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Most long-distance patients combine the exam and the procedure in one trip: exam on day one, procedure on day two or three. Others prefer a separate consultation visit first.
The Himplant is a 45 to 90 minute outpatient procedure. Dr. Robbins checks your early healing in the office before clearing you to fly home.
The rest of recovery happens at home, and Dr. Robbins stays reachable by video call and text. Our team helps with dates, nearby hotels and a pre-surgery checklist.
Dive deeper into every aspect of the procedure across our dedicated pages:
Step-by-step surgical walkthrough, pre-operative requirements, and facility details.
Day-by-day recovery timeline, activity restrictions, and what to expect as you heal.
Find out who qualifies, who doesn’t, and how the Himplant compares to alternatives.
Answers to 20+ common questions, plus travel logistics for out-of-town patients.
An in-depth companion article covering how the implant works and how it compares with other enhancement options.
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A complete guide for patients flying into Miami for the Himplant — consultation timing, recovery, hotel logistics, and follow-up care, drawn from hundreds of traveling-patient visits.
Five questions to ask any provider before booking a cosmetic genital procedure — board certification, case volume, complication rate, follow-up care, and before-and-after evidence.
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Why patients from over 40 countries choose Miami for specialized sexual medicine care, and what INTIMÉ Miami offers to make the international travel experience seamless.
Men who chose the Himplant® share their experience in their own words. Videos courtesy of Himplant®. Individual results vary.