TOPIC: Loria removal done

Let’s start from the beginning.

I’ve made a few posts here in the past but I’m gonna do a refresh.

I want to start off by saying, the only reason I considered injections was because it was advertised as “collagen” from Dr.Loria back in 2015. In 2015 there wasn’t a single mention of “silicone oil” on his website or anywhere online. So before I get asked why I decided to inject silicone oil, I was 100% unaware that is what was going inside of me. If I had known, I would have went another route.

Now that’s out of the way, I’m gonna say before injections was almost 6” Erect and rather skinny. I never been much to measure so I never measured Girth, even after injections I didn’t measure.

In 2015 I decided I wanted to get injections. I was already married, and honestly, she didn’t want me too but I wanted too for confidence, I guess. I found Loria and I did do a ton of research, watch a ton of videos, and did my homework. Everything on his website and talking to him on the phone and in person, he made sure to tell me the filler he uses was safe. Very little chances of complications with his special mix. I should have perhaps pried to get ingredients but I figured, how bad could collagen be? I honestly thought when I got there he was gonna maybe take my blood and mix it to create collagen and out it back in me because he made it clear it would be a natural part of my body.

I got the first injections, in my shaft and glans. I think I waited about 2 months before getting another in just my shaft at that point.

I didn’t have any issues healing. I followed everything correctly. No problems.

I did gain quite a bit of Girth after the 2nd injection. So much, it was hard to tell if I was Circumcised or not. From what I’ve researched I got what you call a “pig blanket”. It was fat but not pretty whatsoever. A lot of the filler accumulated on the underside right below my glans. When Erect, it didn’t look all that bad. And for many years, it was firm and worked out well.

Until it didn’t.

Over the last couple years I would get shooting pains to my glans.

Then it continued to get worse to the point I ended up in the hospital on iv antibiotics. Several times over the course of several months.

The filler turned soft, so soft it seemed to just squish and move around in there. I would get swelling, pain, numbness.

I saw several Dr’s and a Urologist who was great. He recommended me to another Urologist who is great surgeon.

He did a full exam and honestly said I wasn’t in any danger. And to wait to remove it when I had to. But why wait for it be bad? Then perhaps lose all my skin or worse. So I set up Removal.

Dr. Carney gave the thumbs up on my surgeon. I can private message you his name but I don’t want to say it on a public forum.

It was an absolute nightmare leading up to the surgery. Thank the lord for this forum and being able to talk to others that has had this done. However, there’s only 1 other member here I talked to that didn’t have any kind of Necrosis or problems so I knew I was at high risk. Especially after having silicone oil in n me for 10+ years.

The surgery itself was around 2 hours. I was for 5. He did a fantastic job on preserving my skin and did everything possible to prevent any kind of infection or Necrosis.

He said he rinsed often with saline and before closing me up he rinsed with an antibiotic. They also gave me a IV of antibiotics before the surgery.

The cut that was made was the length of my penis. He said that would heal much better and it wouldn’t be visible once healed since it’s on the underside of my penis.

The only reason I’m posting here is for anyone considering Dr. Loria, I would highly recommend looking into silicone oil and the dangers. Now that we know that is what Loria is using. Back in 2015 no one knew it was silicone oil. I’m here to educate. And hopefully prevent this from happening to anyone else.

I’ve seen much worse cases than mine. I know mine doesn’t look good right now but it will heal. I’m not showing any signs of Necrosis. And I’ve been in contact with my surgeon daily. He thinks things will look great once healed.

Another reason for the he made was to remove quite a bit of access skin. Once the filler softened, and swelled up, I got quite a bit thicker causing a lot of stretching in the skin. So he took out quite a bit actually.

The first 2 pics were taken around June. You can see the granulomas blushing out of skin in areas.

The last 3 were taken 6 days after surgery.

The 2 spots that are darker he said are just scabs and don’t show signs of Necrosis. And I guess even if they were they are extremely small and would heal on their own.

I want to thank Dr. Carney’s assistant Ray for talking with me over the last year. He has helped me with my anxiety and fears a ton.

I want to thank this board for all the information that is here and provided.

I feel extremely fortunate I haven’t had any complications since the surgery besides a lot of swelling and pain which was to be expected. I’m fortunate no large areas have turned necrotic. Although, I’m far from being in the clear and I still have a long road ahead of me, my surgeon think things look great and I should be as good as new in no time.

The first 2 pics were taken around June. You can see the granulomas and cysts blushing out. The last 3 were taken 6 days after surgery.

Firstly, I want to commend your bravery in sharing what I believe many would describe as a a turbulent life experience at best, and even more commendation for posting photos that a lot of guys aren't willing to share for any number of reasons.

Your journey will help others in their decision making process, and I think some on-the-nose lessons that can be learned from your story are: (1) the importance of knowing that no procedure is without risk; and (2) that Doctor and Procedure (type, filler, method, etc.) is the most vital choice you can make when going down this path of research (and potentially commitment).

I think it's also worth shouting out Dr. Carney and Ray at @Rejuvall for their selfless work in this regard, as it appears you opted with another Surgeon (which isn't unusual, since for some logistics, travel, scheduling, among other factors can limit a patient's options), but the expertise of the aforementioned Gentlemen and their Professionalism was sure to see that you found an avenue that worked for you. I trust Dr. Carney's judgement with respect to Urology and other Urologists, and so I have good reason to believe that with continued monitoring & healing, you'll see the path to normalcy sooner than later.

Thanks again for sharing!

Ray at Rejuval had been the absolute best. Whenever I have needed someone to talk to I could call or text him. I think everyone at rejuval sincerely cares.

I sent them my surgeon and they thought that would be my best option.

I also feel my surgeon did an absolute fantastic job on saving my skin and getting things back to looking “normal”.

Rondiggler wrote: Ray at Rejuval had been the absolute best. Whenever I have needed someone to talk to I could call or text him.

I’ve spoken with him many times, and his sincerity has always come across as genuine, and posts like this only reaffirm that impression. Not all Clinics or Medical Practices are created equal, and few have a Patient Liaison in the same league as Ray and his Team. That’s no knock on our other Sponsors or reputable non-sponsors; it's simply a testament to Ray's dedication.

Imagine you aren't the only one who has benefited from his help & support, which makes his work all the more special in this microcosm of male self-improvement.

I’m glad to see PhalloBoards continuing to represent the best in the field ... from enhancement, to Repair/reconstruction, and advice/education alike.

I could swear Dr. Loria had his own brand of Penuma-like implants. Please correct me if I'm wrong: does Dr. Loria, currently, have his own penile Girth enhancement device, like the Himplant?

I could swear Dr. Loria had his own brand of Penuma-like implants. Please correct me if I'm wrong: does Dr. Loria, currently, have his own penile Girth enhancement device, like the Himplant?

Unfortunately, you are correct. We have had to remove 2 of them and it was like something out of a horror movie. We were told that he 3D prints them in his office, presumably with regular filament, and then uses regular scissors to trim them. We have no way of knowing if that's true, but personally it would not surprise me one bit.

SlappyLongstrokem wrote: I could swear Dr. Loria had his own brand of Penuma-like implants. Please correct me if I'm wrong: does Dr. Loria, currently, have his own penile Girth enhancement device, like the Himplant?

Oh it's worse. I think it was called "LEEP" at one point and may very well still be named as such, based on some Google search results I came across while writing this post for up-to-date's sake.

Dr. Loria is not a conventional (Plastic) Surgeon by any qualification, accreditation, or certification, and this modality for lengthening is not only a ripoff of an already questionable method, but developed by a guy (Loria) who spent most his career as a hair restoration & nutrition specialist despite being overweight & balding (no offense to balding or overweight men, I just needed to paint the necessary irony for those who want to know why Loria is the industry's lemon). Never mind the legal ramifications using a medical device without FDA Approval, the lack of requisite medical clearance, and the absence of any formal studies that might even give this a hint of legitimacy or merit.

Not to mention the silicone oil as described by the original author of this topic.

I can't believe Dr. Elist hasn't sued this guy to the ground, and I'm not even rooting for him (i.e. Elist). Unlike California's Board of Medicine, let's hope Florida's "Patient-Welfare-Advocates" CAN & WILL end this abomination of "mad science" sooner than later.

I cannot begin to tell you how happy we are to hear surgery went well and you're healing up nicely. Thank you so much for the update, as well as the kudos (and thanks to @Skeptical_One as well). Please keep us updated on your recovery, and we will be here if there's anything else we can do to help in the short or long term. We love a happy ending, which is why we do what we do!

Wow, that's sad. Hope any unsatisfied patients can revert such procedures with you guys.

I have to ask you if you know of any doctors who perform the Himplant/Penuma on uncircumcised men? Or, alternatively, if there are any procedure similar to Himplant/Penuma to the same effect who performs without required Circumcision?

Post pot day 11.

Honestly, I’m just happy there is no signs of Necrosis. The couple of dark spots aren’t black, they are scabs from what my surgeon told me.
I am taking a round of antibiotics to help with the weeping. But the incision is closing, there’s a few stubborn spots that are open and weeping.
The nurse told me she doesn’t think it’s showing any major signs of infection besides the weeping. The skin all looks good.

I think once the weeping stops I should heal just fine.

The swelling has gone a bit as well. Idk if it’s because of the surgery or what but it definitely looks quite a bit shorter. You can see my before pics in my first post. But right now I feel like it’s sinking in like a turtle. Although it’s starting to look more normal I just hope at some point I get my length back.

SlappyLongstrokem wrote: Wow, that's sad. Hope any unsatisfied patients can revert such procedures with you guys.

I have to ask you if you know of any doctors who perform the Himplant/Penuma on uncircumcised men? Or, alternatively, if there are any procedure similar to Himplant/Penuma to the same effect who performs without required circumcision?

Penuma/Himplant is not the same as what the original poster had been discussing (the confusion may have come from the silicone; the Penuma/Himplant is a rigid silicone implant while Member Rondiggler had silicone oil injected as a filler).

I would strongly advise against the use of Penuma or Himplant. I private messaged you alternative ideas worth consideration since I don't think it would be appropriate to promote other procedures on an active progress report.

I know it was not your intent, but I ask we stay on topic, thanks

Rondiggler wrote: Post pot day 11.

Honestly, I’m just happy there is no signs of Necrosis. The couple of dark spots aren’t black, they are scabs from what my surgeon told me.
I am taking a round of antibiotics to help with the weeping. But the incision is closing, there’s a few stubborn spots that are open and weeping.
The nurse told me she doesn’t think it’s showing any major signs of infection besides the weeping. The skin all looks good.

I think once the weeping stops I should heal just fine.

The swelling has gone a bit as well. Idk if it’s because of the surgery or what but it definitely looks quite a bit shorter. You can see my before pics in my first post. But right now I feel like it’s sinking in like a turtle. Although it’s starting to look more normal I just hope at some point I get my length back.

The further you are out without Necrosis, the stronger the indications are that healing is going as intended. Necrosis is often a result of tissue/areas not getting adequate healing and blood supply, ultimately showing very dark discolorations. And yea, what little "dark streaks" there are definitely look like your conventional scabs, and some weeping is inevitable with this much of an invasive procedure post-op -- but will resolve itself in due time.

Thanks again for sharing.

I have a stubborn spot on the incision that is still leaking and healing. The Doc said it would heal in time and to keep it clean and bandaged.

Otherwise most of my other stitches has dissolved and surprisingly looks pretty decent.

I still have some swelling and it still looks slightly deformed. I think once all the dust settles and the swelling is gone, the wound is healed things will look decent.

This is 3 weeks out.

he does have his own version of a himplant and it’s not FDA approved. To make matters worse he is now doing penis lengthening procedures where he is cutting the ligaments.
There is a video on You Tube of Dr Taj removing the silicone oil, the imitation himplant and a rag that was put in the patients penis. I will post a link showing the surgery.

Everything about Loria is bad news. Hopefully this forum and my thread here will be enough to stir people away. The Removal of silicone oil is not a fun process. I’m very thankful I got a great surgeon with minimal complications.