Shockwave Therapy FAQs

Shockwave Therapy, also known as low-intensity shockwave therapy or LiSWT, is a noninvasive treatment option for ED designed to repair and strengthen blood vessels in the penis and improve blood flow.

Most men see the benefits within the first three treatments they receive. For other men, however, it may take the full treatment cycle to see a benefits of the procedure.

Dr. David Peters will recommend that you avoid any physical activity, especially sex, for at least 48 hours after and explain the recovery timeline before and after the procedure.

Dr. Peters will use a hand-held probe position it along different parts of your penis. This process typically takes about 15 minutes while the pulses are being safely transmitted via the device. These pulses stimulate the blood flow in your penis, resulting in a longer erection. This process is not painful and does not require any anesthesia.

Even if you feel no pain after your treatment, Dr. Peters recommends that for 48 hours, you avoid any activity that could cause stress to the treated area.

Shockwave Therapy is painless for and studies have shown there are not many side effects, if any.

No. Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive procedure.

There is no established recommendation for how long the treatment should last or how often it should be administered, but Dr. Peters will discuss follow up appointments with you.

For most men, 6 treatment sessions are performed with 1 week between each session. Rarely additional sessions are needed for treatment.