A man who posed as a medical practitioner has been arrested after performing penis enlargement treatments for 20 years with no qualifications.
Kittikorn Songsri, from Bangkok, Thailand, had reportedly carried out implant surgery and filler injections on hundreds of patients, charging up to £450 each.
But the 36-year-old had no medical license, instead admitting he left education after secondary school and began teaching himself how to do implants at age 14.
Police were only alerted to his practice after one client claimed to have suffered a ‘severe infection’ following silicone injections, and reported him.
Clinics specialising in such procedures often offer a menu of treatments for men seeking a larger package to choose from.
Kittikorn Songsri (pictured), from Bangkok, Thailand , had reportedly carried out implant surgery and filler injections on hundreds of patients, charging up to £450 each
Police were only alerted to his practice after one client claimed to have suffered a ‘severe infection’ following silicone treatment and reported him
One option is a silicone structure surgically inserted into the penis, similar to some breast implants.
Other treatments involve cutting an internal ligament in the groin area to make the penis appear longer — while others inject substances like filler to thicken their penis.
Industry experts say they saw a boom in post-pandemic penis enhancement surgeries they claim is linked to increased porn consumption and work from home policies that allow patients to quietly recover at home.
But clinics offering penis fillers have also previously been accused of cashing in on male anxieties.
Medics have also warned the procedures, which offer short-term results, can have brutal side effects.
Some men, for example, have been forced to get skin grafts after suffering severe reactions to the injections.
According to local media, Thai police from the Consumer Protection Division arranged for an undercover officer to contact Mr Songsri posing as a prospective client.
Officers then raided the address to arrest him.
According to local media, Thai police from the Consumer Protection Division, arranged for an undercover officer to contact Mr Songsri (pictured) posing as a prospective client
During questioning, Mr Kittikorn reportedly admitted he was not a doctor and had no medical practitioner’s licence
Here, they found beds and equipment at the property which failed to meet the required hygiene standards for medical procedures, the Bangkok Post claimed.
During questioning, Mr Kittikorn reportedly admitted he was not a doctor and had no medical practitioner’s licence.
He also said he had two to three customers a month and charged between 5,000 to 20,000 baht (£110 and £450) each.
The arrest followed a complaint from a man who said he was still suffering pain and could not get an erection after developing a ‘severe infection’ from treatment.
Police were told Mr Kittikorn was reportedly advertising his treatments via a Facebook page.
It comes amid a growing trend of men getting cosmetic surgery, including Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs), liposuction and ab implants.
While penis fillers can be reversed with a dissolving shot, there is limited research in the risks involved in injecting them in this location.
Just like with facial fillers, solution that is inexpertly injected into or around a blood vessel could cause tissue to die.
The arrest followed a complaint from a man who said he was still suffering pain and could not get an erection after developing a ‘severe infection’ from treatment
Clinics specialising in such procedures a menu of treatments men seeking a larger package can choose from
And in the first week after enlargement injections, there is also the risk of filler migration, where the filler moves from the original injection site, resulting in an irregular shape or feel.
If the filler is not applied correctly, it can also harden, bruise and leave permanent disfigurement, or the injection sites may get infected.
In severe cases, skin grafts may even be required to repair damage caused by the filler.
Senior medics at the British Association of Urological Surgeons have also previously warned there is ‘no definitive evidence’ proving the procedure improves function.
The group urged clinics to ‘stop misleading’ vulnerable patients cashing in on male anxiety and ‘address the real issues with psychological treatment and reassurance’.
Last year, a German man also died from sepsis after silicone oil from a penis enlargement jab ended up in his bloodstream.
Studies suggest the average penis size is around 5.1 inches (13.12 cm) when erect.
A micro penis is defined as less than three inches when erect.
Enlargement surgery is only available on the NHS for those with a micro-penis. Privately, it can cost up to £6,000.
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