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What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?

What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?
BBC Health Extra Saturday 15 August 2026, 23:42 UTC 1 min read
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Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.

Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.
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