Procedure
Revision and correction
For asymmetry, complications, or dissatisfaction after a previous procedure.
01 What it is
Assessment and treatment of problems after a previous injection or surgery — such as asymmetry, nodules, migration, contour irregularity or dissatisfaction.
02 What it aims to change
To improve or correct a previous result and manage complications. The realistic goal is improvement, not a guaranteed ideal outcome.
03 How it is performed
The approach depends on the original material: HA may be dissolved with hyaluronidase; other materials may require massage, aspiration, or surgical removal and reconstruction.
04 What published studies report
Evidence is limited and individualised. Correcting migrated or nodular filler and prior surgery can be technically demanding, with variable results.
05 What remains uncertain
What is achievable depends on the original material, how long it has been present, and the resulting tissue changes.
06 Common short-term effects
- Depends on the intervention
- Swelling, bruising, tenderness
07 Potential complications
- Residual irregularity
- Scarring
- Incomplete correction
- The general risks of the corrective procedure used
08 Reversibility and revision
HA-based problems are often the most correctable; permanent or semi-permanent materials are harder to reverse.
09 Recovery
Depends on the corrective approach. Outcomes vary.
10 Questions to ask
- What exactly was used before?
- What is realistically correctable?
- What are the risks of correction itself?
11 Evidence references
- Penile girth enhancement procedures for aesthetic purposes
Girth techniques can increase circumference short term, but durability and complication data (nodules, asymmetry, reabsorption) limit strong conclusions.
doi.org/10.1038/s41443-021-00459-y - Systematic Review of Surgical and Nonsurgical Interventions in Normal Men Complaining of Small Penis Size
Evidence for treating small penis in normal men is scant and low-quality; structured counselling is advised, with extenders for those still seeking change.
doi.org/10.1016/j.sxmr.2019.01.004