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Metro
01-08-2025
- Health
- Metro
More men are getting 'scrotox' injections to stay smooth in the sack
Botox isn't just for the wrinkles on your face — and an increasing number of men are now getting it to smooth out a far more intimate area. Scrotox – scrotal Botox – is one of the decade's most-searched alternative uses for these injections, with over 46,000 online queries in the last four years. It's not just idle curiosity though; according to doctors, people are requesting the treatment in their droves right now, in some cases to emulate the bodies they see in porn. While below-the-belt Botox itself isn't new, it was previously only offered for medical reasons. In 2010, cosmetic scrotox was just a Saturday Night Live sketch, but by 2016 it had become a Hollywood craze, with Beverly Hills-based surgeon Jason Emer claiming he performed the procedure multiple times every week. Nowadays, non-surgical 'tweakments' are more widely-available, meaning scrotox is no longer the preserve of the rich and famous. Dr Mike Tee, senior doctor at the Harley Street Skin Clinic, says scrotox has been growing in popularity over the last 10 years, while Dr Abes, aesthetic doctor at ALTA Medispa claims it's far 'more common than most people think'. He tells Metro: 'Men's tweakments are on the rise, and scrotox is one of those things people tend to ask about once they're already familiar with treatments like Botox or fillers.' Scrotal Botox (aka scrotox) is a treatment where botulinum toxin is injected into the scrotum, relaxing the muscles and tightening the skin around the testicles. 'The main benefits are smoother skin, less sweating, and a more relaxed, lower-hanging look,' says Dr Abes. 'For some, it's purely cosmetic – they prefer the aesthetic – but for others, it can genuinely improve day-to-day comfort.' According to Dr Tee, a single session typically costs £1,200, and results last for three to four months, 'in line with many botulinum toxin injections.' 'Botulinum toxin is generally safe, with plenty of clinical studies and a long history of patient use to support it,' he explains. 'However, risks are significantly increased – especially with scrotox – if the injector is not a qualified and experienced medical professional (doctor or nurse).' Bruising and tenderness the 72 hours following treatment are the most common side effects, but in rare cases it can cause: Asymmetry , where the scrotum hangs lower on one side due to uneven relaxation. , where the scrotum hangs lower on one side due to uneven relaxation. Over-relaxation , where the scrotum hangs lower than desired if excessive loosening occurs. , where the scrotum hangs lower than desired if excessive loosening occurs. Weakness in nearby muscles if the toxin diffuses into adjacent muscles, which may affect their function. if the toxin diffuses into adjacent muscles, which may affect their function. Allergic reaction , including rash, dizziness, or anaphylaxis. , including rash, dizziness, or anaphylaxis. Urinary or sexual dysfunction if the toxin spreads too deeply, potentially impacting sensitivity and/or function. if the toxin spreads too deeply, potentially impacting sensitivity and/or function. Infection, although this is a risk with any injection. While recovery is typically quick, and most patients can return to normal daily activities immediately after treatment, Dr Tee advises patients to avoid sexual activity, hot baths, or exercise for 48 hours afterwards. He adds: 'It's important to wear loose clothing, keep the area clean, and take general care for the following seven days. Effects will begin to appear gradually, with full results visible between two and four weeks.' Like Brexit or mansplaining, scrotox is a portmanteau with the power to make half the population wince — after all, it involves a literal toxin being injected into the sensitive skin around the testicles. But while the thought of a needle anywhere near your crown jewels might strike fear into your heart, local anaesthetic means it's typically pain-free, aside from some mild tenderness or redness in the day or two hours afterwards. And for some patients, scrotox is actually a way to alleviate pain due to a condition called cremasteric muscle hyperactivity, whereby the cremasteric muscle (responsible for retracting the testicles into the groin) becomes overactive and causes involuntary, frequent and agonising contractions. It's also regularly used to treat hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating of the scrotal skin which can lead to irritation, chafing, and unpleasant odours. Scrotox can dramatically improve these symptoms, with Dr Abes recalling: 'One client mentioned it made a huge difference during long-haul flights and gym sessions – he felt cooler, more relaxed, and less self-conscious.' However, roughly 80% of the scrotox procedures Dr Tee administers these days are for cosmetic 'genital rejeuvenation' rather than to address a medical concern. More Trending 'We all have things about our bodies we're not fond of – for some, it's the scrotum,' he tells Metro. 'Unfortunately, people have become more conscious of their appearance, as both pornographic content and social media have become more mainstream.' He believes 'the internet has a lot to answer for,' when it comes to the growing popularity of treatments like this — although Dr Abes feels it's more to do with 'a real shift in how men approach self-care.' 'From skincare to tweakments, men are much more proactive these days, and scrotox fits neatly into that space,' he explains. 'There's also less embarrassment around asking for what you want, especially when it's about feeling more confident or comfortable in your own body.' While Dr Abes says he wouldn't recommend the procedure 'for the sake of it', he adds: 'For the right person, it can be a real game-changer – whether that's better comfort during workouts or just a quiet confidence boost in day-to-day life. If someone's genuinely bothered by how things look or feel, it's worth looking into.' Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ View More » MORE: You need to ejaculate HOW many times a month to help prevent prostate cancer? MORE: Shock study results reveal Brits are less prudish than we once thought MORE: I spoke to a bra expert to find the best swimsuits for bigger busts Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
More men are seeking out ‘penis filler.' The complications are horrifying doctors.
Dr. Jason Emer, a cosmetic dermatologist and surgeon, still remembers the patient who traveled across state lines, arriving in his office frantic for a fix to the botched procedure that left him deformed. He also remembers the man who was left in so much shame, he couldn't leave the house for six months. And the man with a gruesome hole in his body as a result of necrosis. Cases like these, Emer says, are becoming more common. These men are part of a growing group of patients he's seen lately that are in need of costly corrections for complications that arose from penis filler, a cosmetic treatment meant to enlarge the appearance of the penis. Emer offers the procedure and has been administering it since 2007. He says it's a delicate practice − one that can easily go wrong if not done by a professional with expertise and training. As this cosmetic procedure has become more popular, more men are seeking it out from unqualified providers, experts in the field say. As a result, many have suffered horrifying complications − though barely any want to talk about it. Instead, these patients are left shouldering lasting trauma in silence. "Penis filler is like the breast implants of the early 2000s; more men are having it done but the cultural conversation is still in early stages of normalization," says Chris Bustamante, an aesthetic nurse practitioner and the founder of Lushful Aesthetics. "Unfortunately, we've seen patients who have undergone unsafe penis filler procedures, usually outside the U.S. but also with providers who just 'dabble' with the procedure and don't do it for a living." What health & wellness means for you: Sign up for USA TODAY's Keeping It Together newsletter With such a delicate procedure, complications abound Though still a taboo topic, penis filler has grown in popularity in recent years as more men have come to embrace Botox, plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures. Yet Emer believes very few providers have mastered it. When the treatment goes wrong, he says, it's usually because the patient sought it from a less-experienced provider at a cheaper cost. Bustamante says he's also seen many with complications who got the treatment done in other countries. "To be able to know how to do it and do it safely, you have to really understand the anatomy, the approach," Emer says. More: Men often struggle with penis insecurity. But no one wants to talk about it. Emer says he sees patients for penis filler about three-to-five times a day. Over half of these patients, he says, come to him for corrections for past treatments from other providers. One man detailed to USA TODAY how he suffered serious complications after getting the cosmetic procedure from people who were trained in the practice by a med spa owner who was not a doctor. After his first round of the treatment in 2021, he was left deformed. The man returned to the same provider to correct the issue, receiving more filler at additional cost. These injections, however, did not help. Successive ones, he says, didn't either. "I was like... absolutely not. This does not look natural to me," says the patient, who asked that we withhold his name to protect his medical privacy. This ordeal lasted years and took a tremendous toll on his personal life. Finally, in 2024, he says Bustamante was able to use filler to right the wrongs of these past providers. More: People are getting black-market silicone injected into their butts. Doctors are horrified. According to Emer, it's not just important to see a provider with extensive experience; it's also important to take a long-term approach to a procedure like this. "You can't just be somebody that has very minimal experience to be able to do this," Emer says. "These clients aren't one-and-done. This is a client that 10 years later can come back to you with an issue." More men are seeking out procedures like these. Why? Emer says he's seen a change in the men coming to him for penis filler. The men who used to come see him had a clear reasoning for seeking out the procedure, but he says now that's changed. "What I find is most people actually want it for themselves, their own self-confidence." Despite the procedure's growing popularity, stigma around it persists. Sean Lathe is one man who says he's had a positive experience after getting the treatment from Bustamante. He has no shame in sharing that he's had it done and wishes more men felt the same way. "I'm very open about mine," Lathe says. "I have no issue talking about it, and I think that's kind of the way it should be." More: Erection shockwave therapy may help with erectile dysfunction, but it's shrouded in shame Bustamante's other patient, however, is just grateful he was able to get his botched procedure corrected. When his current round of filler dissolves, he says he won't be getting any more. "After all of this, I am deciding to just sort of go back to normal," he says. "I really don't need it anymore." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Penis filler is becoming popular. The botched stories are horrifying.
USA Today
24-07-2025
- Health
- USA Today
More men are seeking out ‘penis filler.' The complications are horrifying doctors.
Dr. Jason Emer, a cosmetic dermatologist and surgeon, still remembers the patient who traveled across state lines, arriving in his office frantic for a fix to the botched procedure that left him deformed. He also remembers the man who was left in so much shame, he couldn't leave the house for six months. And the man with a gruesome hole in his body as a result of necrosis. Cases like these, Emer says, are becoming more common. These men are part of a growing group of patients he's seen lately that are in need of costly corrections for complications that arose from penis filler, a cosmetic treatment meant to enlarge the appearance of the penis. Emer offers the procedure and has been administering it since 2007. He says it's a delicate practice − one that can easily go wrong if not done by a professional with expertise and training. As this cosmetic procedure has become more popular, more men are seeking it out from unqualified providers, experts in the field say. As a result, many have suffered horrifying complications − though barely any want to talk about it. Instead, these patients are left shouldering lasting trauma in silence. "Penis filler is like the breast implants of the early 2000s; more men are having it done but the cultural conversation is still in early stages of normalization," says Chris Bustamante, an aesthetic nurse practitioner and the founder of Lushful Aesthetics. "Unfortunately, we've seen patients who have undergone unsafe penis filler procedures, usually outside the U.S. but also with providers who just 'dabble' with the procedure and don't do it for a living." What health & wellness means for you: Sign up for USA TODAY's Keeping It Together newsletter With such a delicate procedure, complications abound Though still a taboo topic, penis filler has grown in popularity in recent years as more men have come to embrace Botox, plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures. Yet Emer believes very few providers have mastered it. When the treatment goes wrong, he says, it's usually because the patient sought it from a less-experienced provider at a cheaper cost. Bustamante says he's also seen many with complications who got the treatment done in other countries. "To be able to know how to do it and do it safely, you have to really understand the anatomy, the approach," Emer says. More: Men often struggle with penis insecurity. But no one wants to talk about it. Emer says he sees patients for penis filler about three-to-five times a day. Over half of these patients, he says, come to him for corrections for past treatments from other providers. One man detailed to USA TODAY how he suffered serious complications after getting the cosmetic procedure from people who were trained in the practice by a med spa owner who was not a doctor. After his first round of the treatment in 2021, he was left deformed. The man returned to the same provider to correct the issue, receiving more filler at additional cost. These injections, however, did not help. Successive ones, he says, didn't either. "I was like... absolutely not. This does not look natural to me," says the patient, who asked that we withhold his name to protect his medical privacy. This ordeal lasted years and took a tremendous toll on his personal life. Finally, in 2024, he says Bustamante was able to use filler to right the wrongs of these past providers. More: People are getting black-market silicone injected into their butts. Doctors are horrified. According to Emer, it's not just important to see a provider with extensive experience; it's also important to take a long-term approach to a procedure like this. "You can't just be somebody that has very minimal experience to be able to do this," Emer says. "These clients aren't one-and-done. This is a client that 10 years later can come back to you with an issue." More men are seeking out procedures like these. Why? Emer says he's seen a change in the men coming to him for penis filler. The men who used to come see him had a clear reasoning for seeking out the procedure, but he says now that's changed. "What I find is most people actually want it for themselves, their own self-confidence." Despite the procedure's growing popularity, stigma around it persists. Sean Lathe is one man who says he's had a positive experience after getting the treatment from Bustamante. He has no shame in sharing that he's had it done and wishes more men felt the same way. "I'm very open about mine," Lathe says. "I have no issue talking about it, and I think that's kind of the way it should be." More: Erection shockwave therapy may help with erectile dysfunction, but it's shrouded in shame Bustamante's other patient, however, is just grateful he was able to get his botched procedure corrected. When his current round of filler dissolves, he says he won't be getting any more. "After all of this, I am deciding to just sort of go back to normal," he says. "I really don't need it anymore."
Associated Press
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Emer Skin's Revolutionary Re-Fit Eye Anti-Aging Eye Cream Endorsed by Bozoma St. John
'This endorsement from Bozoma, a true visionary in the world of marketing and business, is a landmark moment for Emer Skin' — Dr. Jason Emer BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 / / -- Emer Skin, founded by renowned dermatologist Dr. Jason Emer, is excited to announce that its groundbreaking Emer Skin Re-Fit Eye Anti-Aging Eye Cream has been featured as a must-have in Bozoma St. John's latest curated list on Popsugar. This prestigious endorsement not only highlights the product's transformative benefits but also marks a significant achievement for Emer Skin in the luxury skincare market. Developed through years of rigorous research and innovation, the Emer Skin Re-Fit Eye Anti-Aging Eye Cream harnesses bio-growth factors and peptides to boost collagen production, reduce dark circles and puffiness, and visibly tighten the delicate skin around the eyes. Designed to work in harmony with the body's natural regenerative processes during sleep, the cream embodies Dr. Emer's philosophy of 'beauty sleep by design,' delivering visibly refreshed and youthful skin by morning. Bozoma 'Boz' St. John—celebrated marketing powerhouse and industry trailblazer—has a storied career that includes leadership roles as Chief Marketing Officer at Netflix, Chief Brand Officer at Uber, and Chief Marketing Officer at Endeavor. Her innovative vision has also shaped global brands at Apple Music and PepsiCo. Now a full-time cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Bozoma's endorsement is a powerful validation for Emer Skin's commitment to advanced, science-driven skincare. Because she is indeed a 'glam girl,' Saint John says prepping her skin for nighttime, which includes applying the Emer Skin Re-Fit Eye Anti-Aging Eye Cream ($115), is crucial. 'I want to let the work happen at nighttime while I'm sleeping,' she says. 'Beauty sleep is not an accidental phrase. Let the eye cream do what it's supposed to do and make me look refreshed in the morning.' 'This endorsement from Bozoma, a true visionary in the world of marketing and business, is a landmark moment for Emer Skin,' said Dr. Jason Emer, founder and chief formulator of Emer Skin. 'Her recognition of our Re-Fit Eye Cream reaffirms our dedication to developing breakthrough, luxury skincare solutions that empower our consumers to look and feel their best.' The Emer Skin Re-Fit Eye Anti-Aging Eye Cream and full skincare line is available at as well as select high-end dermatologist offices. Its inclusion in Bozoma St. John's must-have list underscores the cream's effectiveness and positions Emer Skin at the forefront of advanced anti-aging skincare. About Emer Skin and Dr. Jason Emer Emer Skin is dedicated to harnessing scientific innovation to create transformative skincare solutions that deliver visible, lasting results. Founded by Dr. Jason Emer—a pioneering dermatologist with a passion for merging advanced research with luxurious formulations—Emer Skin is committed to empowering individuals to embrace aging gracefully with products that work as hard as they do. Media Legal Disclaimer:
