Penis Filler Recovery Timeline

Most clinics will inject your penis with needles. This is considered by top aesthetic Doctors as an outdated model. It is also considered outdated in facial aesthetic injections where almost all the leading aesthetic Doctors use a cannula instead of a needle.

A cannula has a blunt tip rather than a sharp needle and does not require repeated ‘stabs’ that you have with a needle, only one or two entry points. As it has a blunt tip, there is almost no bruising compared to the usual level of bruising encountered in the penis after injection with needles. It is also considerably safer.

Aesthetically the results are far superior with less risk of lump and bump formations, so commonly associated with injection with needles.
In the beginning, of course, everyone injected with a needle. Our Doctors have sworn that they will never go back to injections with a needle and that is a fact endorsed by many of our Patients who come to us from other clinics after needle treatments.

Moorgate were the first to introduce cannula treatments for penis fillers a number of years ago now. Others have followed of course. 

Penis fillers don’t require a general anaesthetic, Unlike penis enlargement surgery. To make sure patients experience the most comfort we give a block anaesthetic at the base of the penis to make it numb. This method ensures the most comfortable experience for patients. The hyaluronic acid also contains a local anaesthetic.

Penis fillers are perfect for busy men who don’t have time to recover for long periods. Although the results might not be as dramatic as a penis enlargement fat transfer, being able to get top-ups regularly without taking time off work,  is a big bonus.

With penis fillers, you can go back to work immediately. Your penis may be a little sore after penis filler, as it can cause your penis to bruise and perhaps swell slightly. Once this settles down, your penis will be thicker in both the flaccid and erect states. It does not affect your ability to urinate, and you will still get normal erections. Indeed erections are a good thing as they help to oxygenate the penis and promote healing.

• Avoid sex and masturbation

We advise all of our patients to avoid sex or any activity involving their penis for 14 days after the procedure. This ensures that the penis heals properly giving the best results possible; having sex too soon can cause filler migration and lump and bump formations that may need further treatment.

• Massage the penis

It’s highly recommended to massage your penis following penis fillers as this ensures the best possible outcome. You should massage your penis between your hands, feeling for any lumps and bumps that can be massaged away. Try to massage five or six times a day for at least one to two minutes. If you notice any filler gathering at the foreskin (assuming you are not circumcised) then keep the penis upright as much as possible in the underwear. Most patients do not experience any lumps after treatment.

Penis fillers take a very short period to fully heal, which is why many men like them. You will be able to resume sexual activity after 14 days with a thicker penis.

At Moorgate Andrology, we use only tried and tested fillers for the penis. We never use filler that is contraindicated for the genitals.

It is vital that you understand which filler is being used in your penis. If a filler is chosen that only lasts six months, the treatment will work out very cost prohibitive and you are unlikely to keep up with the treatments.

The quantity of hyaluronic acid that is used in the penis is far greater than that used in the face. For example, only one or two ml’s may be needed to increase the volume of the lips. Typically between 10 and 20 ml is used in the penis to achieve a good augmentation. Therefore, you need to ensure that a filler is chosen which lasts at least one year between top up treatments. Anything less than one year is not financially viable.

In most cases, the filler chosen for the penis is a so called “deep tissue filler“. These fillers are used in the cheeks and they are suitable for the penis because they last longer than other hyaluronic acids.

The longest lasting hyaluronic acids available now have a duration for most patients of two years. At this point, you may find that the filler is absorbed by around 50%. Then you are going to need a top up treatment to bring your penis back to its size when you had the first treatment. Of course, these top up treatments are generally cheaper because you will not need as much filler as the first time.

Penis filler top ups are a reality of hyaluronic acid penis enlargement. This is because hyaluronic acid breaks down in the body, slowly over time.

At the very outset, you should know how long the penis filler is generally meant to last. Not all hyaluronic acids last exactly the same amount of time. Some only last a matter of a few months whilst others may last for up to two years.

Some providers of penis fillers will focus on short term hyaluronic acids because it is their financial interest to keep you going back to the clinics as often as possible for top up treatments. This can make the top ups very costly because the time period between the treatments is very short. Some clinics may claim that longer lasting fillers are more difficult to mould and may try and persuade you to have other fillers with a shorter duration. Of the fillers that last up to two years, we have not found any that are more difficult to mould than others.

Of course, at the end of the day, it is the patient that chooses how long to wait before getting his penis filler top up treatment. It’s fair to say that most men do not wait until all the filler has been absorbed before getting a top up treatment. In most cases, men come back for top up treatments slightly before the expected top up date. This is because they like the way the penis looks when the girth has been enlarged and they don’t want it to deplete too much from the results of the first treatment.

Waiting longer for the top up treatment time is absolutely fine of course. Some men will wait until the filler has almost all absorbed, but this is not usual.

Since Moorgate Andrology introduced penis fillers to the UK several years ago, they have become incredibly popular. They are a non-surgical way of increasing penis girth both in the flaccid and erect state.

However, like all medical procedures they carry risks which although rare in most cases, they should be understood and taken on board.

Firstly, one has to consider who is performing this treatment. In recent times clinics have opened across the UK offering this service. They are usually Botox and filler clinics offering mostly facial procedures. It is vital that this treatment is performed by an experienced medical professional with extensive training and knowledge in male genital procedures. In this country, this is usually a Specialist Urologist. They have such specialist training in male genital procedures. Starting with a suitably qualified Urologist is the first step to ensuring a safe treatment.

When you have satisfied that your treatment is going to be performed by a specialist Urologist you can focus on the treatment itself. In the United Kingdom, the treatment of choice is hyaluronic acid injections.

Even in the best hands, all procedures carry risks. When adding anything to the penis to increase its girth there is always the risk of minor lump or bump formations. However, with hyaluronic acid these are easily treatable with an injection of an enzyme called Hyalase to dissolve them.

Other risks include infection, but this is seldom seen in this treatment, but not impossible.

So the takeaway message here is to make sure that as a patient you give yourself the very best chance of a safe penis filler treatment. Start by ensuring that your practitioner is GMC Specialist Urologist and focus on a hyaluronic acid filler rather than any other product to increase penis girth, where results are only temporary. Make sure that you follow the port treatment advice to the letter to ensure a good aesthetic and medical outcome.

The Urologists advise not having too much filler in one session. In most cases 10 to 15ml is enough to give a good result. Further amounts can be injected but generally advised in a separate session.

Every patient is assessed from a medical standpoint at a consultation with the Urologist. If you have a health condition this should be discussed prior to nay treatment

We do not inject the penis glans with filler. This is now considered a risky procedure. There is a small risk of glans necrosis which is dying of skin in the penis head. In any event the results of glans enhancement are mixed at best. Most reputable Urologists in the UK no longer offer this procedure

We do not recommend more than 20ml in one treatment. Some clinics will do more, however with larger volumes the risk of lump and bump formations increase. 

Penis fillers are designed to increase girth (thickness) rather than length. Some men notice a slightly fuller appearance when flaccid, but length is not significantly changed. For permanent lengthening, surgery is usually a better option.

Penis fillers are designed to increase girth (thickness) rather than length. Some men notice a slightly fuller appearance when flaccid, but length is not significantly changed. For permanent lengthening, surgery is usually a better option.

Yes, penis fillers are safe when performed by experienced doctors using CE-marked. Risks are minimal but can include bruising, swelling, or temporary unevenness.

Most clinics, including Moorgate Andrology, use premium hyaluronic acid fillers — the same type used in facial aesthetics, but specially formulated for intimate areas. Hyaluronic acid is safe, reversible, and naturally broken down by the body over time.

he procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, so patients feel minimal discomfort. Some mild swelling or tenderness can occur afterward, but this usually settles within a few days.

Yes, hyaluronic acid fillers can be safely dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase. This provides peace of mind for men who want a reversible, non-surgical solution. Bear in mind that it may take a few sessions to remove large amounts of filler.

Penis fillers are ideal for men who want to increase girth without surgery. They are also suitable for men who want to “try out” enlargement before committing to surgery. Your doctor will discuss suitability during your consultation.

Jelqing can be done once the penis filer has settled down. However, do not do it in the first week after treatment and take care not to pull the penis too much because this can cause scar tissue in the penis. Here we have an article about jelqing  

We do not inject filler into the penis head. The reasons for this are there is a slight risk of glans necrosis when injecting the head. This means dying of the skin in the head of the penis. This can be catastrophic, so we strongly recommend that you don't do this. The second reason is that when filler is injected into the penis glans it makes very little difference eto the size, primarily because you cannot inject too much

Yes you can use a penis extender afterwards. It is best to wit a week or two until the filler has settled into the penis before starting. 

No. It is not a requirement. However, because there is no border between the shaft and the penis glans, care has to be taken to reduce the risk of filler migrating into the foreskin. If this does happen it can be treated in the out patient clinic

Penis filler treatment takes about half an hour based on the usual 10 to 15ml. Those who have 20ml treatments should allow 45 minutes

This is a very difficult questions to answer. If you have a new partner, or different partners then it is unlikely. However a regular partner may notice just because of the increase in your penis size. If this concerns you then we would suggest starting with a moderate amount of filler, say 10ml, and take it from there

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Penis filler can cause the skin to stretch over time, especially with larger volumes. If you stop having filler after having the treatment some some time, with repeated treatment, the skin may appear a little loose afterwards. This is not a given but may depend on the elasticity of your skin

Yes, you will be made a follow up appointment with the Urologist to make sure that everything has settled down

At Moorgate Andrology we record every 1ml of filler injected. Each 1ml of filler has a sticker which is placed on a sheet of paper with your name and the date it was injected. At the end of the treatment we take a photo of the complete sheet for your medical records

Yes in the short term , penis filler costs less than penis enlargement surgery. however, in the long term penis filler costs more than penis enlargement surgery because of the need to have top up treatments to maintain results