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Case Reports
. 2021 Dec;9(6):100445.
doi: 10.1016/j.esxm.2021.100445. Epub 2021 Oct 22.

Penile Girth Injection Complications: A Case Report

Alden Baird Bryce  1 , Nick Robertson  2 , A Broderick Gregory  3
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Case Reports

Penile Girth Injection Complications: A Case Report

Alden Baird Bryce et al. Sex Med. 2021 Dec.

Abstract

Introduction: Penile enhancement procedures are becoming more common in men looking to achieve a more desirable penile aesthetic. We describe a case of post-procedural dermatitis after receiving penile girth enhancement injections in an adult male and discuss management of penile girth injection side effects.

Materials and methods: We review and present our case alongside a discussion of girth injection complications.

Results: Patient's exam and symptoms improved after treatment.

Conclusion: Post-procedural complications after penile girth injections seem to be under-reported and unfortunately can result in severe deformity and dysfunction of the penis. Baird Bryce A, Robertson N, Broderick Gregory A. Penile Girth Injection Complications: A Case Report. Sex Med 2021;9:100445.

Keywords: Dermatitis; Girth Injection; Hyaluronic Acid; Penis.

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A, Shaft skin changes. B, Glans skin changes.
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