Frequently asked questions

FAQs

70 answers from the Androfill clinical team, grouped by topic.

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Penis Enlargement Injections FAQs

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Penis Lengthening FAQ

Fat Comparison

  • Fat is not found naturally in the penis

    Fat is made by the body and found in most places, however, the body does put any fat in the penis naturally. The penis needs to be firm when erect rather than…

    Updated 1 January 2019
  • Fat transfer – most common complications

    Infection (rare, but serious). Antibiotics are prescribed.

    Updated 22 March 2022
  • Higher Risk

    Generally Less Safe (Penis Surgery is Higher Risk)

    Updated 1 January 2019
  • Permanent Results

    Claims are often made that a fat transfer to the penis will provide a permanent result, however, this is misleading. A small amount of the fat transferred to the…

    Updated 1 January 2019
  • Recovery time 6 weeks

    Depending on your profession more than 2 weeks may be required off work and patients should not have sex for 6 weeks.

    Updated 1 January 2019
  • Size increase typically up to a 1-inch

    Size increase typically up to a 1-inch increase in girth *

    Updated 1 January 2019
  • Temporary

    Temporary – Usually lasts 3 – 12 months *

    Updated 1 January 2019

HA Comparison

  • Filler – most common complications

    Filler migration (filler moving from where it was injected). Rare after the first week when injected using the Androfill technique

    Updated 31 December 2018
  • Hyaluronic acid is found naturally in the penis

    A small amount of Hyaluronic acid is found naturally in the penis, although not enough to make any difference in size. Hyaluronic acid is produced naturally and found…

    Updated 31 December 2018
  • Permanent Results

    High-risk substances such as PMMA or silicone can provide permanent results, however, they are not allowed to be used in the UK as they cause serious complications.

    Updated 31 December 2018
  • Recovery time

    The procedure typically takes 30 minutes. Walk in – walk out basis.

    Updated 28 April 2019
  • Safe (Low Risk)

    Hyaluronic acid penis fillers are lower risk. No surgery is necessary and the procedure is reversible by injecting a substance which dissolves away the filler if…

    Updated 31 December 2018
  • Size increase typically up to a 1-inch

    * As with fat transfer, it is possible to increase the girth of the penis by up to 2 inches, however, this requires a large number of injections.

    Updated 1 January 2019
  • Temporary

    Hyaluronic acid is metabolised (absorbed) by the body over 12 – 18 months, at which point most patients have up to 50% of the filler remaining. In rare cases,…

    Updated 31 December 2018

Fat Transfer FAQs

More questions

  • AndroShock More Information

    AndroShock therapy is a treatment for patients suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED), and it is one of the few proven treatments to improve the quality, frequency…

    AndroShock · Updated 22 July 2025
  • AndroShot More Information

    Andro Shot is a safe and effective procedure to improve erection quality. Blood is taken from your arm and spun in a centrifuge to isolate platelets containing growth…

    AndroShot · Updated 22 July 2025
  • Custom Finance Amounts

    If your preferred amount to finance is not listed, please contact the clinic for a custom finance application.

    Finance Amounts · Updated 26 May 2025
  • Effective Cost Per Month

    When considering value for money, the estimated lifespan (of half-life for HA fillers) must be considered.

    Effective Cost · Updated 1 July 2025
  • Filler Firmness – Natural Feeling Result

    Firmness refers to how hard the filler feels in the erect penis.

    Filler Firmness · Updated 1 July 2025
  • Filler Types – More Information

    Androfill Premium has an estimated half-life of 15 months*.

    Penis Fillers Page · Updated 29 October 2020
  • How long does it last? Filler half-life

    * Individual results will vary from patient to patient.

    Durability · Updated 17 July 2025
  • How much bigger will I be after 4ml?

    The volume of the penis will increase by the volume of filler injected.

    Mini Procedure · Updated 31 December 2018
  • Malleability – Difficulty To Mould

    Harder Hyaluronic acid fillers are more difficult to mould should there be a need to smooth out any initial irregularity in the filler shape following the procedure.

    Moulding · Updated 17 February 2024
  • PREMIUM FILLERSOther questions · Updated 4 July 2020
  • Will my wife or partner notice?

    It depends on how well they know your penis.

    Mini Procedure · Updated 7 June 2022
Dr Gary Horn

Author: Dr Gary Horn

GMC Registered Plastic Surgeon

Androfill Clinic Director

Dr Greta Peciulyte

Medically reviewed by: Dr Greta Peciulyte

GMC Registered Urologist

Androfill Clinical Team

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Regulatory bodies & memberships

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