Injecting foreign substances—paraffin, olive oil, silicone, or petroleum gel—into the penis in an attempt to enhance size is a dangerous practice that leads to Paraffinoma: a severe, progressive granulomatous reaction. Early removal is critical to preserving function.
What is Paraffinoma?
When non-medical substances are injected under the penile skin, the body's immune system attacks them continuously, creating a chronic inflammatory reaction. Over time, this leads to dense scar tissue formation and tissue death.
- Disfigurement — hardened, irregular lumps under the skin
- Chronic pain — ongoing inflammation and nerve irritation
- Erectile dysfunction — vascular damage from granulomas
- Skin necrosis — tissue death and ulceration in severe cases
- Infection risk — abscesses forming around foreign material
Expert reconstructive surgery restores form and function
The Reconstruction Process
Surgical removal involves complete excision of the affected skin and foreign material, followed by reconstruction using skin grafts (from the scrotum, thigh, or abdomen). Early surgery before extensive scarring gives the best functional and cosmetic outcomes.
"Every month of delay makes the surgery more complex. If you have had foreign substances injected, seek a specialist urologist immediately—do not wait for symptoms to worsen."