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. 2012:2012:510612.
doi: 10.1155/2012/510612. Epub 2012 Nov 19.

Injection of Vaseline under Penis Skin for the Purpose of Penis Augmentation

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Injection of Vaseline under Penis Skin for the Purpose of Penis Augmentation

Tolga Karakan et al. Case Rep Urol. 2012.

Abstract

Penile foreign body injection is an uncommon entity produced by penile paraffin, mineral oil, and vaseline injections for the purpose of penile enlargement. Generally, penile subcutaneous and glandular injections for penile augmentation are performed by a nonmedical person, under unacceptable conditions. It will be an aim to share our experiences about penile vaseline injection.

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(A) Appearance of penis one week after the injection. (B) Dissection of vaseline (C). Postoperative seventh day. (D) Split thickness skin graft.

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