Health professionals have warned of the potentially fatal risk of Botox and penile filling injections and in the midst of increasing men looking for processes in Scotland.
Doctors have warned of a “increasing number of” non -adjustable “emerging clinics that offer erectile dysfunction treatments or to increase the size of their genitals.
The processes see Botox, which relaxes the muscles or fillers, which can increase the size, injected into the patient’s penis.
Damage cases have led men to be amputated in Pensies, one doctor told STV News.
Doctors warned of emerging clinics with unlawful professionals operating outside the medical safety limits, using uninformed social media marketing tactics.
‘Lifelong Problems’
Dr. Ben Taylor-Davies, who manages the Stockbridge clinic in Edinburgh and also works as a A&E doctor, said the procedures, even when performed by an experienced surgeon, carry risks including necrosis or death.
“These are not treatments that I would ever recommend a patient to take over and if they were thinking, seeing an experienced urological surgeon would be vital,” she told STV News.
“This is his last example because urgent adjustment of surgical and non -surgical aesthetic industry is needed to protect the public from damage.
“There are several important risks involved in injections in this area, including infection, allergy, necrosis (dying of tissue) and even death.”
Dr. Darren McKeown, a plastic surgeon, told STV News that providers on social media platforms such as Tiktok are taking advantage of “common insecurities”.
“Penis size is a concern for many men,” he said. “Research shows that most men underestimate their penis size and worry they are smaller than they are. It is a very common insecurity.
“Unfortunately, there is an increasing number of clinics that emerge by offering quick corrections by infusion of penis fillers to make it thicker.
Dr. McKeown warned that while procedures may seem “logical and simple”, they can cause life problems.
“There are many videos in social media, especially Tiktok that make this look like a quick and easy solution, but the reality is very different”
Dr. Darren McKeown
It has even warned of rare cases where men had to amputate their genitals.
“They are plagued by problems, including infections, product reactions and tracks, and many men remain desperately embarrassed and require corrective surgery,” he added.
“Even after corrective surgery, however, some men can remain with lifelong problems, and in rare cases, some even need to amputate their penis.
“I would like to strongly urge any person who examines cosmetic procedures to see a specialized urological surgeon for advice.
“Most urologists advise against these types of procedures due to the high risk of complications and poor patient satisfaction.
“There are a lot of social media videos, especially Tiktok, that make it look like a quick and easy repair, but the reality is very different and once many men find this, it’s too late and have to live with life -changing injuries.”
‘Look for a professional’
It is not the first dangerous trend offered by unjust emerging clinics that offer cosmetic procedures. In May last year, a woman had to be taken to the hospital after undergoing a Brazilian lift in a Glasgow hotel.
Thousands of pounds of unauthorized and non -prescription products used in cosmetic injections were seized by authorities by a warehouse in the city in a separate incident.
Professionals in the health care sector have previously warned that Scotland became the “worst country in Europe” of unknown aestheticists who put clients with cosmetic treatments due to the lack of legislation that prevents anyone from advertising social media.
Currently in Scotland, under 18 years of age, they are not prohibited from receiving these treatments, unlike England, where stricter regulations have been applied.
Last month, the Scottish government revealed proposals to break “cowboy” procedures, fillers and cosmetic surgeries.
The designs mean skin fillers and the use of botox should be supervised by a qualified health care professional, while “breast and buttocks” increases must be conducted by a qualified professional.
Improvements in safety and standards in the field of non -surgical cosmetic procedures have been set, with a minimum age of 18 years admitted to all procedures.
Improving Scotland’s healthcare has urged anyone to look for cosmetic procedures to “take care of them in the hands of professionals”.
“The private clinics provided by doctors, nurses, pharmacists, professional dental care, midwives or pharmacy technicians are required to be registered in our organization,” a spokesman said.
There are over 500 registered and adjustable clinics throughout Scotland, the vast majority that provides cosmetic procedures. We do not adjust on the basis of specific treatments.
“Having a cosmetic treatment is a serious business that should only conclude with the proper examination of the real risks of a person’s health and safety.
“We will encourage anyone who wants to get cosmetic interventions to think about their health and prosperity and take care of them in the hands of professionals with proper training and experience and where they can trust them to make their well -being priority.
“People should always check that a clinic is registered in improving Scotland health care before taking up therapy.”
The Scottish government has contacted comments.
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