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This article is being written. The headings below are the final structure. Full copy is added by Dr Mustafa Ganijee before publication.
What each procedure actually changes
Girth versus length, flaccid versus erect, and what neither approach does.
Downtime and recovery
Walk in and walk out compared with weeks of restricted activity.
The risk profiles side by side
Reversible complications compared with permanent ones.
Not sure whether this applies to you?
The self-assessment takes about a minute and is reviewed by a doctor before your consultation.
Reversibility
Dissolving filler compared with revision surgery.
Cost over five years
Repeat filler treatment against a one-off surgical fee, with honest arithmetic.
Who surgery genuinely suits better
Cases where filler is the wrong answer and should not be offered.
How to decide
A short framework for weighing permanence against reversibility.
About the author
Dr Mustafa Ganijee is a UK GP with more than 14 years of medical experience and the lead clinician at Alpha Male Clinic in Manchester.