Paraffinoma removal — correcting illegal injection damage
Paraffinoma is severe tissue inflammation caused by injected non-medical substances. It requires surgical removal by a specialist urologist.
Benefits
- Relief from chronic pain
- Restored form close to pre-injection shape
- Prevention of severe complications
- Optional reconstruction with safe dermal matrix
Ideal candidates
- Men with a history of silicone/paraffin injection
- Pain, swelling, hardening, or deformity
- Chronic wounds or infection
- Any patient cleared for surgery
Treatment process
Medical assessment
Physical exam and ultrasound to map the extent of injected material.
Surgical planning
Design the removal strategy. Complex cases may require staged procedures.
Removal
Performed in a sterile operating room under general or local anaesthesia, depending on the case.
Reconstruction
If tissue loss is significant, Dermal Matrix can be used to restore form.
Paraffinoma removal — restoring function and form
Paraffinoma is the chronic inflammatory reaction caused by non-medical substance injection (paraffin, liquid silicone, various oils) into the penis. Surgical removal is the only effective treatment.
Warning signs of paraffinoma
- Pain, swelling, palpable hardening
- Red, thinning, or ulcerated skin
- Chronic wounds that won’t heal
- Deformed or distorted shape
- Difficulty with erection or urination
⚠️ Delay makes treatment harder
- Tissue necrosis can spread
- Chronic infection becomes life-threatening
- Severe cases may require penile amputation
Treatment at Lover Clinic
- Complete surgical removal of injected material
- Full damage assessment
- Reconstruction with Dermal Matrix if needed
- Close post-op follow-up
Medical disclaimer: If you have ever received non-medical injection, consult a specialist now — complications can appear years later. Early surgery dramatically improves outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
Why must the substance be removed?
Paraffin, liquid silicone, and oil injections cause paraffinoma — chronic inflammation, pain, tissue death, and potentially loss of the organ. These substances cannot stay in the body safely.
Can the original appearance be restored?
Depends on damage. Mild cases return close to normal. Severe cases may need dermal matrix reconstruction.
Will sexual function return?
Usually yes, depending on damage to tissue and nerves. Every case is assessed individually.
Does insurance cover this?
Often yes — it is recognised as a medical correction. We will help with documentation.
Ready to book an appointment?
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