Thanks for sharing with us your situation, nodules can and do happen, and it's important that men learn that this is a possibility when pursuing dermal filler injections. This is why subsequent visits are almost inevitable because imperfections, or worse, contour irregularities (nodules, ridges, lumps, etc.) can result. While the quality of the filler product and experience of the injector is paramount, dermal fillers like Ellanse and PMMA (Bellafill in this case) have a degree of unpredictability because they rely on collagen growth to provide size.
It should be noted that nodules do not affect the health or function of the penis for those who may not otherwise know.
A few things to clarify:
As it pertains to removal, I've never said that removal is never necessary, only that it is a last resort, and issues like nodules are readily correctable without something as invasive as a de-gloving.
Also, I need to do a better job providing a PSA to uncut men who seek out dermal filler injections. The reality is, both through progress reports, as well as my conversations with different Doctors, uncircumcised men tend to have higher likelihood of issues, including the infamous
accordion effect.
Furthermore, while some injectors may say that being uncircumcised is OKAY, this may be due to the fact that many American practitioners simply don't have the volume of patients to notice the subpar results that stem from uncircumcised patients. What do I mean? While the statistics seem to vary online, it appears that at least 70% of the American male population are circumcised (and as high as 90% in some other estimates), meaning that most Penis Doctors are working on circumcised men. The few uncircumcised men they get (2 out of every 10 patients ?) aren't always going to have aesthetic issues, only a portion of them will. This is why it isn't plainly obvious to most American practitioners that uncircumcised men have an increased risk of irregularities, while in Europe it is very well known (higher rate of uncircumcised men in the population). This isn't a knock on the American Doctors, but rather, the reality of our demographics. I intend on having a more open communication with American Sponsors regarding this matter.
I would say if you are uncircumcised and wish to get dermal filler injections, either look into getting adult circumcision, or if you are against that, opt for surgical options like Surgimend provided by the likes of
Dr. Liu
and
Dr. Solomon.
This doesn't mean remaining uncut disqualifies you from these types of procedures, but you will have to go into it knowing it isn't optimal.
And as for the topic at hand,
@uncuthero
, I believe continued intervention of the nodules will work in due time. Many nodules soften and dissipate (they did for me), and others can be broken up via cannula and treated with Kenalog shots. Sometimes these treatment protocols may take 2 or 3 visits over the course of a year to resolve, but rest assure they usually do. DMSO has been a go-to method for some users here, but I would get a Doctors opinion on that before engaging in something that may or may not exacerbate your situation.
Keep us up-to-date for whatever methods work for you in your quest to resolve these aesthetic irregularities, and I'm confident you will find solutions.