FAQ · Fat Comparison

Higher Risk

Published 1 January 2019 · Updated 1 January 2019

Generally Less Safe (Penis Surgery is Higher Risk)

Fat transfer surgery is higher risk than penis filler injections due to the need to go under general anaesthetic, and a greater risk of complications. See recent death from fat embolism.

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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