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Penile Girth Augmentation in Gangnam

Filler or tissue grafts can add girth; length gains are small and surgery carries real risks. Filler is temporary, grafts are long-lasting.

Quick facts
  • Korean name: 남성 확대술 (음경 확대)
  • Procedure time: Filler 30 to 45 minutes; graft surgery 1 to 2 hours
  • Anesthesia: Local anesthetic; sedation for graft surgery
  • Sessions: Filler often 1, plus top-ups; grafts 1
  • Downtime: Filler: no sex for 1 to 2 weeks. Grafts: no sex for 4 to 6 weeks
  • Results: Visible at once, final after swelling settles in 2 to 6 weeks
  • Lasts: HA filler partly absorbed over 1 to 2 years; grafts long-lasting but may shrink

What is Penile Girth Augmentation?

Korean urology clinics offer cosmetic penile procedures, mainly to increase girth. The common options are hyaluronic acid (HA) filler injections and implanted dermal or synthetic grafts.

Medical societies do not recommend these procedures for men with normal-size anatomy, so a frank consultation about expectations is the first step.

How it works

Filler: HA gel is injected under the penile skin through small needles under local anesthetic and molded by hand. It is gradually absorbed. Grafts: through a small incision, a sheet of processed dermis or other material is placed around the shaft to add bulk. Length procedures that release the suspensory ligament add only a small visible length when flaccid and do not change erect length much.

Who it suits

  • Men with persistent concern about girth after a frank discussion
  • Men who want a reversible trial (HA filler)
  • Men without active sexual or urinary problems

Who should skip it or wait

  • Men with erectile dysfunction, which needs treatment first
  • Unrealistic expectations of large length gains
  • Active infection or skin disease of the genital area
  • Men under 18

Side effects and risks

  • Lumps or uneven contour
  • Infection or graft rejection needing removal
  • Reduced sensation
  • Curvature or deformity after scar contraction
  • Dissatisfaction and costly revision

Aftercare

  • Wear the compression dressing as instructed
  • No sex or masturbation for the time set by the doctor
  • Avoid saunas, swimming and cycling until healed
  • Report redness, fever or discharge early

Planning around your trip

Plan at least a week in Seoul for graft surgery so the doctor can check for infection before you fly.

Urology & Men's Health clinics near Apgujeong

Last reviewed October 2026. General information only, not medical advice. A doctor confirms what suits you at consultation.

Penile Girth Augmentation price

Prices for this treatment depend on the doctor's assessment, so clinics quote after consultation. Message us and we collect quotes from clinics near Apgujeong Station.

Penile Girth Augmentation questions

How much girth can filler add?

Doctors usually describe gains of roughly 1 to 2 cm in circumference. More filler raises the risk of lumps and migration.

Can filler be dissolved if I do not like it?

Hyaluronic acid can be broken down with hyaluronidase injections, which is one reason some men start with filler.

Is lengthening surgery worth it?

Ligament release adds a small visible length when flaccid, mostly by changing the angle. Erect length changes very little, and some men develop instability of the erection angle.

Will this affect erections or sensation?

Most men report no change, but reduced sensation and painful erections are recognized complications, especially after grafts.

Can I combine it with circumcision?

Some clinics do both together. Combining adds swelling and healing time, so discuss whether staging them is safer.

How long until I can have sex after filler?

Most clinics advise waiting 1 to 2 weeks after filler so the gel settles evenly. After graft surgery the wait is usually 4 to 6 weeks.

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