Healthcare professionals in Scotland have raised concerns about the rising number of men seeking injectable penile rejuvenation procedures.
According to reports from STV News, there has been an increase in unregulated pop-up clinics offering injectable treatments marketed for erectile dysfunction and perceived concerns around size. The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley has reportedly seen a rise in cases linked to unsafe cosmetic procedures in recent months, according to a source quoted by the Daily Record.
One NHS insider described an incident in which a patient was rushed to A&E after a Vaseline-like substance had been injected into his penis, resulting in serious complications. According to The Mirror, the severity of the side effects ultimately required amputation.
Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) has confirmed it is reviewing the regulatory framework surrounding these types of procedures. All private aesthetic clinics in Scotland are currently required to be registered with HIS, with more than 500 clinics now listed.
A spokesperson for HIS stated, “Having a cosmetic treatment is a serious undertaking that should only be entered into with due consideration to the very real risks to an individual’s health and safety.”