British Urological Surgeons Advise Against Penis Fillers After Review of 3,750 Men
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 15
British Urological Surgeons Advise Against Penis Fillers After Review of 3,750 Men
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 15
Summary
British urological surgeons issued new guidance against penis fillers, saying available evidence is too weak to recommend the procedures despite rising demand.
A review of 36 studies covering 3,750 men found the long-term safety profile remains unclear, particularly for hyaluronic-acid fillers that can add 10% to 20% girth for six to nine months.
Doctors warned complications can extend beyond bruising and uneven results to infection, blood-vessel damage and skin necrosis, with some men arriving at A&E after botched treatments.
Up to £3,500 buys a procedure that legally requires no medical qualification in Britain, prompting calls for tighter regulation and a national registry to track outcomes.
Surgeons say social media, advertising and changing male beauty pressures are pushing more men toward enhancement, even as hard data on how many undergo the treatment is absent.