mrt (imported) wrote: Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:17 pm
Do you know which episode this was?
Hi MRT, I did search on Google and found the answer. I don't know when it will air again, but they do re-run the shows.
Dr. 90210 Episode Summary Season 3, Episode 13
Aired March 6 2006
Patient #2: Joe
Procedure: Testicle Implant
Surgeon: Dr. Gary Alter
Joe, a 21-year old from Spring Grove, PA, wants to feel more confident and most importantly - like a "man." When he was 6 years old, he suffered from testicular torsion, and was taken to the hospital for enlargement caused by a twisted tube. So as a child, Joe had to have one of his testicles removed; then getting older, he realized that he only had one. This prompted teasing for years. Recently returning home as a marine from overseas and losing close friends in war, Joe wants to take this small step and do something for himself. This puts Dr. Gary Alter, a doctor who specializes in cosmetic and genital surgery, to work.
During his pre-op visit, Dr. Alter shows him the types of silicone implants balls to choose from; understanding the importance of a young man needing this surgery to feel more comfortable in intimate relationships. Dr. Alter explains the incision method to Joe and that he will do his best to make them symmetrical, but points out that no man's testicles hang at the same level. With excitement, Joe admits that this is something he has wanted his whole life.
All in all, this surgery takes 30 minutes for Dr. Alter to complete. And while it is generally considered a minor procedure, he knows that testicle implant surgery will have a major impact on Joe's life.
In preparation for the procedure, the patient gets local anesthesia. Alter makes a tiny incision for the solid silicone implant, inserts it, and closes the incision. With excellent positioning of the implant, Joe's results are symmetrical making Dr. Alter happy with helping someone feel better about their body. Lying down after his surgery, Joe says that this is another chapter closed.
But then Joe leaves Dr. Alter wondering if everything went well, because he keeps his space and doesn't return any calls for a post-op visit!
Look here for the Dr. 90210 Episode Guide.
http://www.tv.com/dr.-90210/show/28750/ ... rintable=1
Hope this helps, Steve