Peyronie's Disease Treatment in Charlotte, NC
Non-Surgical Plaque Reduction — Shockwave Therapy
Peyronie's disease causes penile curvature and pain that can severely impact sexual function and confidence. Charlotte Men's Clinic offers non-surgical treatment using focused shockwave therapy to break down fibrous plaque, reduce curvature, and restore function — without invasive surgery.
What Is Peyronie's Disease?
Peyronie's disease is a connective tissue disorder in which fibrous scar tissue forms beneath the skin of the penis, causing curved or painful erections. It affects an estimated 6–10% of men, most commonly between ages 40 and 70. The condition progresses through an acute inflammatory phase (6–18 months) and a chronic stable phase.
Causes and Risk Factors
Believed to result from repeated micro-trauma triggering abnormal wound-healing. Risk factors include age over 40, family history, connective tissue disorders, diabetes, prostate surgery history, and poor cardiovascular health.
How Shockwave Therapy Treats Peyronie's Disease
Focused acoustic wave technology targets fibrous plaque through mechanical disruption, tissue remodeling stimulation, enhanced blood flow, inflammation reduction, and growth factor activation. Charlotte Men's Clinic uses both focused and radial wave technology.
Treatment Protocol
Peyronie's disease typically requires 12 or more shockwave sessions over a 12-week period, performed once or twice per week. All treatments performed personally by Dr. David Croland.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Peyronie's disease?
- A condition in which fibrous scar tissue develops inside the penis, causing curved or painful erections. Affects an estimated 6–10% of men.
- Can shockwave therapy straighten a curved penis?
- Shockwave therapy has shown promise in reducing curvature by breaking down fibrous plaque. Patients in the active phase tend to respond best.
- How many treatments are needed?
- Typically 12 or more sessions over a 12-week period.
- Is treatment painful?
- Most patients describe a light tapping sensation. No anesthesia is required.
- Can PRP help with Peyronie's disease?
- The P-Shot® may help reduce scar tissue and promote repair when combined with shockwave therapy.
- Does Peyronie's disease go away on its own?
- In most cases, no. Early intervention generally produces better outcomes.
Contact Charlotte Men's Clinic: (704) 850-6030
Related Care at Charlotte Men's Clinic
- Erectile Dysfunction Treatment in Charlotte
- Shockwave Therapy for ED
- Ballantyne Men's Clinic
- Matthews Men's Clinic
What Peyronie's Disease Is
With Peyronie's disease, scar tissue (usually called plaque) builds up under the skin of the penis. That plaque can cause a bend during erections, a loss of length or girth, a dent or narrowing, or pain. Plenty of men with Peyronie's also have trouble with erections, and it can wear on your confidence.
Doctors usually talk about two stages. Early on, the plaque may still be forming, the curve can change, and erections may hurt. Later, things tend to settle down: the curve stops changing and pain often fades. Which stage you're in affects what treatment makes sense.
How Dr. Croland Looks at It
At your visit, Dr. David Croland will ask when you first noticed changes, whether the curve is still shifting, whether you have pain, and how your erections have been. He'll also look at your overall health and anything that could be affecting circulation. From there he can tell you whether non-surgical care is a good fit and what you can reasonably hope for.
If the curvature is severe or non-surgical treatment isn't a good option, he'll tell you that and point you toward a urologist for a surgical opinion. We'd rather be straight with you than oversell.
Non-Surgical Options We Offer
Our approach pairs low-intensity shockwave therapy, done with an FDA-cleared device, with platelet-rich plasma (PRP), the same thing used in the P-Shot. Shockwave is meant to improve blood flow and tissue function. PRP uses growth factors from your own blood. Some men also add a traction or vacuum device at home.
Everyone responds differently. Most men are hoping for less pain, better erections, and better function overall. Dr. Croland will tell you what the studies show and what's realistic for you before you start.
When It Comes With ED
Peyronie's and ED show up together a lot, so Dr. Croland treats them as related problems. Improving blood flow can help restore erection quality even when the curve is what's bothering you most. There's more on our ED treatment overview, and you can take the private ED Self-Assessment anytime.
We see Peyronie's patients at both the Ballantyne Men's Clinic and the Matthews Men's Clinic. Call (704) 850-6030 to set up a visit.