Penile Silicone Injection Repair & Removal
Quick Answer: Liquid silicone injections used for penile enlargement can cause serious complications because silicone does not biodegrade and tends to migrate beyond the original injection site. Over time, it can trigger chronic foreign-body reactions, granulomas, fibrosis, lymphatic obstruction, penile or scrotal swelling, tissue damage, pain, and deformity.
These complications may appear months or even years after the original injections, even when the penis initially looked and felt normal.
Complications may appear years later and often require surgical repair by a board-certified urologist.
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Once liquid silicone has dispersed throughout penile or scrotal tissue, it cannot simply be dissolved or completely removed.
Treatment focuses on removing accessible silicone-infiltrated or damaged tissue, reducing the silicone burden, restoring anatomy and function where possible, and preventing further progression of the damage.
Complex penile and scrotal silicone complications should be evaluated as a reconstructive urologic problem, not simply a cosmetic irregularity.
Silicone Injection Complications Are Different from Ordinary Filler Problems
Penile silicone injection repair has become one of the most complex areas of penile reconstruction treated at Morganstern Rejuvall Health Centers.
Some patients come to us knowing they received liquid silicone. Others were told they received a “permanent filler,” “collagen-inducing injection,” “CMC injection,” “pharmaceutical-grade silicone,” or another material that would supposedly dissolve while leaving behind permanent natural collagen.
In some cases, patients do not realize silicone was injected until complications develop years later.
That distinction matters because liquid silicone does not behave like hyaluronic acid filler and cannot be treated like a routine filler complication.
Once silicone has been injected into penile tissue, it may spread through surrounding tissue planes and lymphatic pathways. As it migrates, it can contribute to chronic inflammation, foreign-body granulomas, fibrosis, penile deformity, lymphatic obstruction, scrotal swelling, recurrent infection, skin damage, and progressive loss of healthy tissue.
The longer and farther the silicone spreads, the more difficult repair becomes.
This page explains:
- what may actually be injected during procedures marketed as “permanent” or “collagen-inducing” penile enlargement,
- why silicone complications can appear years after treatment,
- how silicone migration affects penile and scrotal tissue,
- why lymphatic obstruction can become a serious medical problem,
- why silicone cannot simply be dissolved or completely removed,
- and what penile silicone removal and reconstructive surgery can realistically accomplish.
Complications of Silicone Penile Injections
Liquid silicone injected into penile tissue does not behave like a temporary dermal filler and does not remain reliably confined to the original injection site.
Over time, silicone tends to spread through surrounding tissue and contribute to complications such as:
- chronic inflammation,
- foreign-body granulomas,
- firm or fibrotic nodules,
- penile asymmetry or deformity,
- persistent swelling,
- lymphatic obstruction,
- penile or scrotal lymphedema,
- recurrent infection,
- skin breakdown or tissue necrosis,
- pain,
- and impaired urinary or sexual function.
Some complications develop shortly after injection. Others may not appear until years later.
This delayed pattern is one of the reasons silicone injection injuries can be difficult for patients to recognize.
A penis that initially looks normal after injection may still contain permanent foreign material that continues interacting with surrounding tissue, the immune system, and the lymphatic system over time.
As silicone migrates and more tissue becomes involved, repair generally becomes more complicated.
RED FLAG: Be Cautious About How “Permanent” Penile Injections Are Described
Patients should be cautious when a penile injection procedure is promoted using terms such as:
- “pharmaceutical-grade silicone”
- “collagen-inducing filler”
- “collagen activation”
- “collagen layering”
- “CMC injections”
- “all-natural permanent enlargement”
- “minimally invasive permanent penile thickening”
These phrases may sound medical, but they do not tell the patient what substance is actually being injected.
The most important question is simple:
What exactly is being placed into your body?
There is no FDA-approved form of injectable silicone for penile enlargement.
Liquid silicone used for penile or scrotal enhancement is:
- non-biodegradable,
- non-absorbable,
- capable of migrating through tissue,
- and capable of triggering chronic foreign-body and inflammatory reactions.
Patients treated at Rejuvall have reported being told that the injected material would dissolve, that the remaining enlargement would come from “natural collagen,” or that silicone was not the primary substance being used.
When complications develop, that uncertainty makes diagnosis and treatment more difficult.
Knowing (or determining) what was actually injected is one of the first steps in developing a safe repair plan.
How Silicone May Be Marketed as “Permanent” or “Collagen-Inducing”
Some penile injection procedures are marketed using language that sounds safer or more biologically natural than what may actually be injected.
Patients have reported being told they received:
- a “permanent penile thickening” treatment,
- a “collagen-inducing” or “collagen activation” injection,
- a “collagen layering” procedure,
- an “all-natural” injectable treatment,
- a “CMC-based” filler,
- or “pharmaceutical-grade silicone.”
Some patients were also told that the injected material would gradually dissolve and that their body would replace it with permanent natural collagen.
That explanation is important to examine carefully.
Liquid silicone does not disappear from the body and become collagen. It remains as foreign material within tissue and may continue to interact with the immune and lymphatic systems long after the original procedure.
In patients treated surgically at Rejuvall, many have arrived believing they received a non-silicone filler, only for the material found during repair to be consistent with predominantly liquid silicone oil.
This is why the marketing name of a procedure is not enough.
Patients should know the exact injectable material, manufacturer, product name, and composition whenever possible.
What May Actually Be Injected?
In many repair cases treated at Rejuvall, material removed during surgery has appeared to consist primarily of liquid silicone oil combined with smaller amounts of other substances.
Based on surgical findings and analysis of extracted material in these cases, components may include:
Silicone Oil
Silicone oils, including dimethicone-type fluids, make up the majority of the injected volume.
Silicone oil does not biodegrade after injection. It can remain within tissue indefinitely, disperse beyond the original injection site, and trigger chronic foreign-body reactions.
It is not an FDA-approved injectable filler for penile enlargement.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)
Carboxymethylcellulose, or CMC, is a cellulose-derived material commonly used as a thickener, stabilizer, or lubricant.
In an injectable mixture, CMC may be used to change the consistency or viscosity of the material.
Its presence does not mean the injection is a regenerative treatment, and CMC itself does not create permanent penile tissue or replace silicone with natural collagen.
Lidocaine
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that may be included to reduce discomfort during injection.
Its presence can make an injectable mixture sound more medical or familiar to patients, but it does not change the long-term behavior of silicone in tissue.
Why the Exact Composition Matters
When a patient develops complications, knowing what was actually injected can help guide diagnosis and treatment planning.
Unfortunately, some patients do not have complete records, were not given the product name, or were told terminology that did not clearly identify the injectable material.
In those cases, evaluation may rely on:
- the patient’s treatment history,
- physical examination,
- imaging,
- surgical findings,
- and, in some cases, analysis of removed material.
For repair patients, the goal is not to rely on the original marketing description. It is to determine as accurately as possible what is present in the tissue and how much damage it has caused.
Why Silicone Injection Complications Can Appear Years Later
One of the most dangerous things about penile silicone injections is that serious complications may not appear right away.
If a patient does not develop an immediate problem such as infection, severe inflammation, or tissue injury, he may reasonably assume the procedure was successful.
But an initially normal result does not mean the silicone is gone or harmless.
Liquid silicone remains in the body and can continue interacting with surrounding tissue, the immune system, and the lymphatic system for years, even decades.
At Rejuvall, we have evaluated men who developed new symptoms 5, 10, or even 15 years after their original silicone injections.
Delayed complications may include:
- new or worsening penile asymmetry,
- firm or hardened areas beneath the skin,
- enlarging nodules or granulomas,
- chronic or recurrent swelling,
- scrotal swelling,
- persistent inflammation,
- pain,
- skin changes,
- and progressive penile deformity.
In some cases, patients do not immediately connect these symptoms to an enlargement procedure performed many years earlier.
This delayed progression is one reason a history of silicone injection remains medically relevant even when the original treatment occurred a long time ago.
Silicone Migration: Why the Problem Can Spread
Liquid silicone does not necessarily remain confined to the area where it was injected.
Over time, silicone tends to disperse through surrounding tissue planes and travel through lymphatic pathways.
Migration may involve:
- other areas of the penile shaft,
- penile skin,
- the scrotum,
- the pubic or lower abdominal region,
- the groin,
- and regional lymphatic tissue.
Patients may notice migration as:
- gradual changes in penile shape,
- new areas of firmness,
- persistent or unexplained swelling,
- skin thickening,
- asymmetry,
- or nodules appearing away from the original injection site.
In some patients, imaging such as ultrasound may show silicone distributed more widely than can be appreciated from the external appearance alone.
This matters because the farther silicone spreads, the more difficult complete surgical removal becomes.
Unlike a solid implant that can potentially be removed as one piece, liquid silicone has a tendency to disperse into numerous droplets throughout multiple layers of tissue.
Once that happens, the goal of treatment shifts from trying to “take all the silicone out” to identifying which tissue can be safely treated and how much of the silicone burden can realistically be reduced.
Why the Lymphatic System Matters
The lymphatic system helps move excess fluid out of tissue and plays an important role in normal immune function.
In the penis, scrotum, and groin, these drainage pathways are especially important because the tissues are delicate and highly dependent on normal fluid movement.
When liquid silicone migrates into or around lymphatic channels, it can interfere with that drainage.
Over time, this may contribute to:
- chronic penile or scrotal swelling,
- lymphedema,
- persistent inflammation,
- skin thickening and fibrosis,
- recurrent infection,
- tissue breakdown,
- and progressive loss of normal tissue function.
This is one reason silicone complications can continue to worsen long after the original injection.
The problem is not simply that foreign material is present. The silicone may also interfere with the systems responsible for keeping the tissue healthy.
Once significant lymphatic obstruction develops, the condition can become much more difficult to treat and may require reconstructive surgery rather than a simple cosmetic correction.
Granulomas and Chronic Foreign-Body Reactions
Silicone is a foreign material that the body cannot naturally break down.
In some patients, the immune system responds by trying to isolate the silicone. This can create a chronic foreign-body reaction and lead to:
- silicone granulomas,
- foreign-body giant-cell reactions,
- fibrosis,
- scar tissue,
- and firm or painful nodules.
These reactions may develop months or years after the original injections.
They may also continue to change over time as the immune system remains exposed to silicone that is still present within the tissue.
Patients may notice:
- increasing firmness,
- new or enlarging nodules,
- pain or tenderness,
- irregular penile contour,
- thickened tissue,
- or worsening swelling.
Silicone granulomas are not the same as a simple lump or uneven area caused by temporary hyaluronic acid filler.
Silicone cannot be dissolved.
Massage also does not remove silicone or stop an active foreign-body reaction.
Adding more filler over the area may temporarily change the appearance, but it does not remove the silicone or correct the underlying inflammatory process.
For patients with suspected silicone granulomas or chronic inflammation, the first priority should be determining what is happening within the tissue, not simply trying to camouflage the visible irregularity.
Silicone Migration Into the Scrotum
When silicone migrates beyond the penile shaft and into the scrotum, the complications can become significantly more difficult to treat.
The scrotum contains delicate skin, blood vessels, and important lymphatic drainage pathways. When silicone infiltrates these tissues or interferes with normal lymphatic flow, chronic swelling can develop.
Possible complications include:
- scrotal lymphedema,
- persistent or progressive swelling,
- skin thickening,
- fibrosis,
- recurrent inflammation or infection,
- pain,
- loss of normal tissue elasticity,
- difficulty with hygiene,
- and impaired mobility.
In more advanced cases, scrotal swelling can become severe enough to interfere with walking, urination, sexual activity, and normal daily life.
This is no longer simply a cosmetic complication.
Severe silicone-related scrotal swelling can represent a complex reconstructive urologic condition involving both damaged tissue and impaired lymphatic drainage.
The extent of the problem may also be greater than what is visible externally. Silicone that has migrated into scrotal or groin tissue may be distributed through multiple tissue planes, making repair substantially more complicated than treating a localized penile irregularity.
Silicone Injected Into the Glans Can Create Urethral Complications
Silicone injected directly into the glans can create a different and particularly dangerous type of complication.
The glans is composed largely of erectile tissue within the corpus spongiosum. During an erection, this tissue fills with blood and expands.
In silicone injection repair patients treated at Rejuvall, Dr. Carney has encountered cases in which silicone placed within the glans appears to have been progressively displaced through this erectile tissue over time.
Because the urethra runs directly through the corpus spongiosum and glans, migrated silicone may eventually involve the tissues surrounding the urethra.
In many of these patients, the problem does not become obvious for many years.
How Silicone Can Affect the Urethra
Over time, silicone within the glans and surrounding tissues may become associated with:
- chronic foreign-body inflammation,
- fibrosis,
- thickened or hardened tissue,
- silicone-containing debris,
- narrowing around the urethral channel,
- difficulty urinating,
- weakening of the urinary stream,
- incomplete emptying,
- and, in advanced cases, urethral stricture or obstruction.
At Rejuvall, some men with this pattern have presented roughly a decade or more after their original injections with progressive urinary symptoms.
Most did not know liquid silicone had been used.
Instead, they believed they had received another type of permanent or “collagen-inducing” penile injection.
Why Glans Silicone Can Be Difficult to Diagnose
Silicone-related urethral complications may also be difficult to identify with routine imaging.
On ultrasound, free silicone can produce highly echogenic areas and a characteristic “snowstorm” artifact. This acoustic shadowing can obscure the tissues located beneath the silicone and make it difficult to clearly evaluate the urethral region.
MRI can also be challenging when silicone is not already suspected.
Standard imaging performed to look for conventional scar tissue or other causes of urethral narrowing may not be optimized to identify free silicone. Silicone-specific MRI techniques may be needed in some situations.
This creates an important diagnostic problem:
If the patient does not know silicone was injected, the physician may not initially be looking for silicone as the cause of the obstruction.
A man may therefore be evaluated for a urethral stricture without anyone recognizing that migrated silicone and the surrounding foreign-body reaction are contributing to the narrowing.
For patients with a history of glans injections, particularly those who are unsure what material was used, new urinary symptoms should be evaluated with that history in mind.
Silicone-related urethral obstruction is not simply a filler irregularity. It will require specialized reconstructive urologic evaluation to determine how much of the urethra and surrounding tissue has been affected.
How Silicone Differs From HA and PMMA Fillers
Not all injectable materials behave the same way inside the body.
Understanding those differences is especially important when evaluating a penile filler complication.
Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
Hyaluronic acid is an absorbable gel filler.
Over time, the body gradually breaks HA down. When medically appropriate, HA can also be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase.
This means many HA-related complications can potentially be managed by reducing or removing the filler itself.
PMMA
PMMA is different.
PMMA fillers contain permanent, non-biodegradable microspheres that remain within the tissue while the body forms collagen around them.
Unlike liquid silicone, PMMA is supplied as a defined medical filler product with a controlled composition. However, PMMA is still permanent and cannot simply be dissolved if a complication develops.
Because the PMMA microspheres remain in the body, the amount injected, placement, tissue response, and provider technique are especially important.
Liquid Silicone
Liquid silicone behaves differently from both HA and PMMA.
It is a free liquid rather than a temporary gel or a suspension of defined microspheres.
Once injected, silicone oil will gradually disperse through surrounding tissue and lymphatic pathways rather than remaining as a predictable filler layer.
It also:
- does not biodegrade,
- cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase,
- may migrate beyond the injection site,
- may trigger chronic foreign-body reactions and granulomas,
- and can become widely distributed throughout penile, scrotal, and surrounding tissue.
There is no FDA-approved injectable silicone filler for penile enlargement.
It is also important to understand that neither HA nor PMMA dermal fillers are FDA-approved specifically for penile enlargement. However, their composition and behavior are fundamentally different from free liquid silicone.
For repair patients, identifying which material was actually injected is essential because the treatment options and long-term risks are not the same.
Penile Silicone Removal & Repair
What Can — and Cannot — Be Fixed
Once liquid silicone has been injected into penile or scrotal tissue, there is no way to completely reverse the original exposure.
That does not mean nothing can be done.
The goal of silicone repair is to:
- reduce the amount of accessible silicone,
- remove severely damaged or diseased tissue,
- relieve pressure, swelling, or obstruction,
- improve penile or scrotal function,
- preserve as much healthy tissue as possible,
- and prevent further progression of the damage.
Depending on the extent of the problem, reconstructive surgery may significantly improve pain, swelling, deformity, hygiene, mobility, urinary function, sexual function, or overall quality of life.
However, silicone repair is not the same as removing a solid implant or dissolving a temporary filler.
Once silicone has spread through multiple tissue planes, some of it may remain permanently embedded within tissue that cannot safely be removed.
For that reason, successful repair is measured by how much healthy anatomy and function can be preserved or restored, not by whether every microscopic trace of silicone can be eliminated.
Why Silicone Cannot Be Completely Removed
Liquid silicone does not remain as one solid mass.
After injection, it can disperse into many small droplets throughout surrounding tissue.
Over time, those droplets may become incorporated into areas of:
- penile skin,
- underlying soft tissue,
- scar tissue and fibrosis,
- lymphatic pathways,
- scrotal tissue,
- and surrounding structures.
That distribution makes complete removal medically impossible.
A surgeon cannot simply locate one pocket of silicone and remove it in its entirety.
Some silicone-infiltrated tissue can be surgically excised. Other areas may contain microscopic silicone dispersed through otherwise important or viable tissue that cannot safely be sacrificed.
The surgical objective is therefore to remove as much diseased or heavily silicone-infiltrated tissue as can be safely removed, while protecting the structures necessary for penile function.
Why Silicone Repair May Require Penile Degloving
In more extensive penile silicone cases, Dr. Kenneth J. Carney, MD, PharmD, FACS may need to fully expose the tissues of the penile shaft to determine how far the silicone has spread and which areas are safe to remove.
This will require penile degloving, a surgical technique in which the penile skin and superficial tissues are carefully mobilized so the underlying shaft can be directly examined.
Degloving allows Dr. Carney to evaluate:
- the extent of silicone infiltration,
- areas of severe fibrosis or granuloma formation,
- damaged or unhealthy skin and soft tissue,
- tissue planes affected by migration,
- and how much healthy tissue remains for reconstruction.
This is particularly important because silicone injury is often more extensive beneath the surface than it appears from the outside.
A visible lump or irregularity may represent only one part of a much broader pattern of silicone dispersion.
For this reason, complex silicone repair is not simply a matter of making a small incision and removing a visible deposit.
In advanced cases, it requires full surgical exposure, careful removal of diseased tissue, and reconstruction based on what is found during the procedure.
When Is Silicone Removal Surgery Necessary?
Not every patient who has received silicone requires the same treatment.
Some patients may have relatively limited symptoms, while others develop progressive tissue damage that makes surgical repair necessary.
Surgery may be considered when silicone injections have caused problems such as:
- progressive penile or scrotal swelling,
- lymphedema,
- recurrent infections,
- painful or enlarging granulomas,
- severe fibrosis or hardening,
- skin breakdown,
- tissue necrosis,
- significant penile deformity,
- urinary difficulty,
- sexual dysfunction,
- or continued progression of silicone-related tissue damage.
The decision to operate depends on more than appearance alone.
A reconstructive urologic evaluation should consider:
- how far the silicone has migrated,
- which tissues are involved,
- whether lymphatic drainage has been affected,
- whether healthy skin and soft tissue remain,
- whether symptoms are stable or progressing,
- and whether function is being compromised.
In general, the more extensive the migration, fibrosis, or lymphatic damage becomes, the more complicated surgical repair may be.
What Does Penile Silicone Removal Surgery Involve?
There is no single standardized operation for penile silicone removal.
Every case is different because liquid silicone can spread through tissue in unpredictable patterns.
Depending on what is found during evaluation and surgery, repair may involve one or more of the following:
Removal of Silicone-Infiltrated Tissue
Areas containing a heavy concentration of silicone may be surgically excised when doing so can be accomplished without sacrificing critical healthy structures.
Removal of Fibrotic or Damaged Tissue
Chronic inflammation may leave penile tissue thickened, scarred, hardened, or poorly vascularized.
Severely diseased or nonviable tissue may need to be removed as part of reconstruction.
Granuloma Excision or Debulking
Large or symptomatic silicone granulomas may require surgical excision or reduction. The objective is to remove as much problematic foreign-body tissue as can be safely treated while preserving normal anatomy.
Penile Skin Reconstruction
If silicone has significantly infiltrated or damaged the penile skin and superficial tissues, reconstruction may be necessary after the affected tissue is removed.
The exact reconstructive approach depends on how much healthy tissue remains.
Correction of Silicone-Related Deformity
Fibrosis, granulomas, tissue loss, and migration can distort normal penile shape.
Reconstruction may therefore include restoring the shaft contour or correcting deformities created by the silicone injury.
Treatment of Associated Lymphatic Problems
When silicone migration has impaired lymphatic drainage, surgery may also need to address tissue affected by chronic swelling or lymphedema.
This can make repair substantially more complex than treating a localized filler irregularity.
Every Silicone Repair Is Different
Two patients can receive similar injections and develop very different patterns of damage.
One patient may have a relatively localized granuloma. Another may have silicone distributed through much of the penile skin, scrotum, and surrounding lymphatic tissue.
For that reason, the final surgical plan may not be fully predictable until the extent of the damage has been carefully evaluated.
The goal is always the same:
remove as much diseased tissue and accessible silicone as can be safely treated while preserving or restoring the healthiest, most functional anatomy possible.
That individualized reconstructive approach is why complex silicone complications should be managed by a urologist experienced in penile and scrotal reconstruction.
Scrotal Silicone Complications Require Specialized Care
Silicone complications involving the scrotum can be especially difficult to treat.
When silicone migrates into scrotal tissue or interferes with lymphatic drainage, patients may develop:
- chronic scrotal swelling,
- lymphedema,
- skin thickening,
- fibrosis,
- recurrent infection,
- pain,
- loss of normal tissue elasticity,
- and severe enlargement of the scrotum.
These changes can make walking, hygiene, urination, sexual activity, and normal daily life increasingly difficult.
Advanced scrotal silicone complications may require more extensive treatment than a localized penile repair.
Depending on the amount of tissue involved, reconstruction may require:
- excision of heavily affected tissue,
- removal of fibrotic or damaged skin,
- reduction of chronically swollen tissue,
- reconstruction of the scrotum,
- staged procedures,
- prolonged healing,
- and close postoperative monitoring.
The goal is to preserve as much healthy tissue and normal function as possible while reducing the effects of silicone infiltration and lymphatic obstruction.
Because the scrotum plays an important role in genital lymphatic drainage, these cases should be approached as complex reconstructive urologic problems rather than simple cosmetic revisions.
What Can Silicone Repair Realistically Achieve?
Silicone repair can help many patients, but realistic expectations are essential.
Depending on the extent and location of the damage, reconstructive surgery may be able to:
- reduce the amount of accessible silicone,
- remove severely damaged or diseased tissue,
- decrease pain and chronic inflammation,
- reduce swelling,
- improve hygiene and mobility,
- decrease recurrent infections,
- improve penile or scrotal contour,
- preserve or improve urinary function,
- preserve or improve sexual function,
- and help prevent continued progression of tissue damage.
However, surgery cannot erase the fact that silicone was injected.
It generally cannot:
- remove every microscopic droplet of silicone,
- reverse all previous tissue damage,
- completely restore damaged lymphatic pathways,
- return every patient to exactly the anatomy he had before injection,
- or guarantee a cosmetically perfect result.
The purpose of repair is not perfection.
The purpose is to create the healthiest, safest, and most functional result that can realistically be achieved with the tissue that remains.
For some patients, that may mean a substantial improvement in appearance and function. For others with more advanced migration or lymphatic damage, the primary goal may be preventing further deterioration and restoring essential function.
Those expectations should be discussed clearly before surgery.
Why Earlier Evaluation Matters
Silicone-related complications often become more difficult to treat as the material spreads and more tissue becomes involved.
Patients evaluated before extensive migration, fibrosis, skin damage, or lymphatic obstruction develops may have:
- more healthy tissue available for reconstruction,
- less extensive surgery,
- fewer areas requiring removal,
- fewer stages of treatment,
- and more options for preserving normal anatomy and function.
Waiting until symptoms become severe can result in:
- greater tissue loss,
- more extensive reconstruction,
- longer recovery,
- more significant lymphatic damage,
- and fewer options for repair.
This does not mean every patient who has ever received silicone needs immediate surgery.
It means new or worsening symptoms should not be ignored simply because the injections were performed years ago.
Penile hardening, enlarging nodules, persistent swelling, scrotal enlargement, pain, skin changes, recurrent inflammation, or progressive deformity all warrant proper evaluation.
Honest Diagnosis Comes Before Repair
One of the most difficult aspects of silicone injection complications is that some patients do not know what was actually injected into their bodies.
Patients have reported being told that:
- silicone was not used,
- the material would dissolve,
- the injection consisted mainly of CMC,
- firmness or nodules represented “natural collagen growth,”
- or additional injections were necessary to correct the problem.
That misinformation can delay appropriate care.
For a repair patient, the first priority should be determining what is actually happening within the tissue.
Evaluation may include:
- a detailed history of previous injections,
- review of any available treatment records,
- physical examination,
- imaging when appropriate,
- evaluation of penile and scrotal tissue,
- and surgical findings if reconstruction becomes necessary.
The purpose is to determine:
- what material may be present,
- where it has migrated,
- how much tissue has been affected,
- whether lymphatic drainage has been compromised,
- and what type of repair is realistically possible.
A patient cannot make an informed decision about treatment without an honest understanding of the problem first.
Get Evaluated for Penile or Scrotal Silicone Complications
If you have developed complications after penile silicone injections, or after an injection procedure when you are unsure exactly what product was used, a reconstructive urologic evaluation can help determine what is happening beneath the surface.
Symptoms that may warrant evaluation include:
- increasing penile firmness or hardening,
- new or enlarging nodules,
- chronic penile swelling,
- scrotal swelling or enlargement,
- penile deformity or asymmetry,
- persistent inflammation,
- recurrent infection,
- pain,
- skin changes or breakdown,
- difficulty urinating,
- or changes in sexual function.
Morganstern Rejuvall Health Centers evaluates and treats complex penile and scrotal complications resulting from previous enlargement procedures, including liquid silicone injections.
The purpose of the evaluation is to determine:
- what may have been injected,
- how extensively the material has spread,
- whether healthy tissue or lymphatic drainage has been compromised,
- whether surgery is necessary,
- and what level of reconstruction can realistically be achieved.
Silicone exposure cannot always be completely reversed, but the damage it causes can be evaluated, reduced, and reconstructed.
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