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Penile enlargement with methacrylate injection: is it safe?
Fabio Cesar Miranda Torricelli1, Enrico Martins de Andrade, Giovanni Scala Marchini
1Division of Urology, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. fabio_torri@yahoo.com.br
Sao Paulo Medical Journal = Revista Paulista De Medicina
|March 30, 2013
Summary
Methacrylate injections for penile augmentation can lead to deformity and sexual dysfunction. Surgical removal can restore cosmetic and functional results, highlighting the need for better research on augmentation procedures.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Plastic Surgery
- Dermatology
Background:
- Penile augmentation is a common concern, with injection therapies gaining popularity despite lacking universal expert approval.
- Existing penile augmentation methods have not achieved widespread acceptance.
- Minimally invasive procedures, including injection therapies, are increasingly favored for penile augmentation.
Observation:
- A 36-year-old male presented with penile deformity and sexual dysfunction post-methacrylate injection.
- The patient's condition resulted from a non-approved penile augmentation procedure.
- The deformity and dysfunction significantly impacted the patient's quality of life.
Findings:
- Surgical removal of the injected methacrylate was performed.
- The patient experienced satisfactory cosmetic and functional recovery two months post-surgery.
- Methacrylate injection led to significant pathological changes requiring surgical intervention.
Implications:
- This case underscores the risks associated with non-regulated penile augmentation materials like methacrylate.
- There is a critical need for rigorous scientific research to assess the safety and efficacy of various penile augmentation techniques.
- Standardized protocols and long-term outcome studies are essential for patient safety in penile augmentation procedures.
