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. Unlike injectable fillers or fat grafting, which can migrate, dissolve, or produce uneven results, the Himplant is a solid-state device that maintains its shape and position indefinitely 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 is not a length procedure; the change is to circumference. 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: nothing is deposited into tissue that can migrate, clump, or reabsorb unevenly over time.
Hyaluronic acid fillers and fat grafting both add volume by placing material into tissue, so both are subject to the same fundamental limitations — the body reabsorbs some or all of it, results change as it does, and maintenance sessions are required to hold the effect. Fat grafting is additionally unpredictable, with a wide range of graft survival between patients. The Himplant takes a different approach entirely: a single pre-formed device of known dimensions, placed in one procedure taking 45–90 minutes, that does not depend on the body retaining injected material. It carries a limited lifetime warranty from the manufacturer.
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 Aesthetics & Medical Center, a fully accredited outpatient surgery center in North Miami Beach, meeting the highest standards for patient safety.
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 Aesthetics & Medical Center (14432 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach), a fully accredited outpatient surgery center equipped with the latest technology and staffed by experienced professionals.
Unlike fillers that dissolve over months or fat grafts that reabsorb unpredictably, the Himplant delivers a lasting result that does not diminish over time.
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.
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.
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