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A patient needed his penis amputated after a botched Botox treatment(Image: Jacob Wackerhausen via Getty Images)
A man was left with no choice but to have his penis amputated after a Botox procedure went horribly wrong - one of several alarming cases linked to unregulated cosmetic treatments.
It has been reported that an increasing number of men are risking their health by visiting unlicensed 'pop-up clinics' offering genital injections to treat erectile dysfunction or achieve enlargement.
These dangerous procedures, involving Botox or fillers injected into sensitive areas, have resulted in severe complications requiring urgent NHS intervention. Emergency departments are said to be seeing a rise in patients suffering infections, tissue damage, and other serious side effects from these unapproved treatments.
In one extreme instance, a patient needed his penis amputated after a botched Botox treatment.
This tragic case serves as a stark warning about the risks of seeking cosmetic solutions outside regulated medical channels, and the strain such incidents place on public healthcare services.
The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley has seen a surge of such cases in recent months, a source disclosed to the Daily Record.
An NHS insider reported that one individual sought A&E help after having a Vaseline-like substance injected into his penis, resulting in such severe side effects that amputation was necessary, reports the Mirror.
"We also had a patient in his 30s who had Botox injected into his penis. He ended up suffering an extremely severe reaction. The number of male patients we are seeing coming through the doors with similar issues from botched aesthetic procedures is increasing.
"Pop-up clinics in the Glasgow area are rife. There are day clinics with unregulated people dishing out new treatments then leaving customers to deal with the consequences.
"The men who come in looking for help with side-effects say there are often queues down the street to get into one of these day clinics."
Medical professionals have verified that Botox can be prescribed to address erectile dysfunction by easing muscle tension and enhancing blood circulation. Meanwhile, filler can be administered to restore volume to the body.
These treatments are becoming increasingly popular across the UK due to social media influence, which can provide opportunities for unscrupulous practitioners. A Glasgow clinic is reportedly providing penis enlargement procedures using fillers, with costs beginning at £950.
Dr Ben Taylor-Davies, who operates the Stockbridge Clinic in Edinburgh, whilst also working as an A&E doctor, revealed his clinic recently declined an approach from a company seeking premises to offer genital treatments.
He stated: "I am horrified to hear what is happening to male patients who go to "pop-up clinics" but I am not surprised. There are very few specialist doctors who can perform cosmetic injection procedures on male genitals.
"It is not a procedure I would ever recommend to a patient, even if you went to a specialist, never mind a back-door pop-up clinic. Injections in these areas carry a high risk of infection and could lead to death. This is another example of the dangers the public faces over the lack of regulation in aesthetics."
Plastic surgeon, Dr Darren McKeown, has issued a warning that injectable treatments are not a simple solution. He remarked: "These procedures for men are very popular due to the rise of social media.
"Many practitioners promoting these procedures on platforms like TikTok make it seem very easy to quickly increase the length and girth of your penis.
"Men need to understand that this is not the quick fix and they have a low chance of success. The reality is patients will be plagued with health problems. If a man is considering a procedure to their penis you should always seek specialist advice from a urological surgeon."
The surge in unregulated cosmetic procedures, often dubbed "back-street Botox", has been linked to increased pressure on Accident and Emergency departments.
Healthcare Improvement Scotland has been charged with implementing a regulatory framework for cosmetic interventions. Private clinics are now required to register with the authority, with over 500 clinics across Scotland being registered and regulated.
A spokesperson for Healthcare Improvement Scotland stated: "Having a cosmetic treatment is a serious undertaking that should only be entered into with due consideration of the very real risks to an individual's health and safety.
"We would urge anyone looking to get cosmetic interventions to think about their health and wellbeing, and put their care into the hands of professionals with appropriate training and experience, and where they can trust them to make their wellbeing a priority. People should always check that a clinic is registered with Healthcare Improvement Scotland before undertaking treatments."
Credit: Tim Hanlon News Reporter, Gemma Ryder and Lois McCarthy for Trinity Mirror
Archive: https://archive.ph/wip/u3lgC
A patient needed his penis amputated after a botched Botox treatment(Image: Jacob Wackerhausen via Getty Images)
A man was left with no choice but to have his penis amputated after a Botox procedure went horribly wrong - one of several alarming cases linked to unregulated cosmetic treatments.
It has been reported that an increasing number of men are risking their health by visiting unlicensed 'pop-up clinics' offering genital injections to treat erectile dysfunction or achieve enlargement.
These dangerous procedures, involving Botox or fillers injected into sensitive areas, have resulted in severe complications requiring urgent NHS intervention. Emergency departments are said to be seeing a rise in patients suffering infections, tissue damage, and other serious side effects from these unapproved treatments.
In one extreme instance, a patient needed his penis amputated after a botched Botox treatment.
This tragic case serves as a stark warning about the risks of seeking cosmetic solutions outside regulated medical channels, and the strain such incidents place on public healthcare services.
The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley has seen a surge of such cases in recent months, a source disclosed to the Daily Record.
An NHS insider reported that one individual sought A&E help after having a Vaseline-like substance injected into his penis, resulting in such severe side effects that amputation was necessary, reports the Mirror.
"We also had a patient in his 30s who had Botox injected into his penis. He ended up suffering an extremely severe reaction. The number of male patients we are seeing coming through the doors with similar issues from botched aesthetic procedures is increasing.
"Pop-up clinics in the Glasgow area are rife. There are day clinics with unregulated people dishing out new treatments then leaving customers to deal with the consequences.
"The men who come in looking for help with side-effects say there are often queues down the street to get into one of these day clinics."
Medical professionals have verified that Botox can be prescribed to address erectile dysfunction by easing muscle tension and enhancing blood circulation. Meanwhile, filler can be administered to restore volume to the body.
These treatments are becoming increasingly popular across the UK due to social media influence, which can provide opportunities for unscrupulous practitioners. A Glasgow clinic is reportedly providing penis enlargement procedures using fillers, with costs beginning at £950.
Dr Ben Taylor-Davies, who operates the Stockbridge Clinic in Edinburgh, whilst also working as an A&E doctor, revealed his clinic recently declined an approach from a company seeking premises to offer genital treatments.
He stated: "I am horrified to hear what is happening to male patients who go to "pop-up clinics" but I am not surprised. There are very few specialist doctors who can perform cosmetic injection procedures on male genitals.
"It is not a procedure I would ever recommend to a patient, even if you went to a specialist, never mind a back-door pop-up clinic. Injections in these areas carry a high risk of infection and could lead to death. This is another example of the dangers the public faces over the lack of regulation in aesthetics."
Plastic surgeon, Dr Darren McKeown, has issued a warning that injectable treatments are not a simple solution. He remarked: "These procedures for men are very popular due to the rise of social media.
"Many practitioners promoting these procedures on platforms like TikTok make it seem very easy to quickly increase the length and girth of your penis.
"Men need to understand that this is not the quick fix and they have a low chance of success. The reality is patients will be plagued with health problems. If a man is considering a procedure to their penis you should always seek specialist advice from a urological surgeon."
The surge in unregulated cosmetic procedures, often dubbed "back-street Botox", has been linked to increased pressure on Accident and Emergency departments.
Healthcare Improvement Scotland has been charged with implementing a regulatory framework for cosmetic interventions. Private clinics are now required to register with the authority, with over 500 clinics across Scotland being registered and regulated.
A spokesperson for Healthcare Improvement Scotland stated: "Having a cosmetic treatment is a serious undertaking that should only be entered into with due consideration of the very real risks to an individual's health and safety.
"We would urge anyone looking to get cosmetic interventions to think about their health and wellbeing, and put their care into the hands of professionals with appropriate training and experience, and where they can trust them to make their wellbeing a priority. People should always check that a clinic is registered with Healthcare Improvement Scotland before undertaking treatments."
