Man, 36, arrested for performing penis enlargement surgery for 20 years with no qualifications… leaving customers with gruesome infections
A man posing as a doctor has been arrested after performing penis enlargement treatments for 20 years without any qualifications.
Kittikorn Songsri, from Bangkok, Thailand, is said to have performed implants and filler injections on hundreds of patients, charging up to £450 per patient.
However, the 36-year-old man did not have a medical license, but admitted that he dropped out of college after high school and began learning how to place implants at age 14.
Police were only alerted to his practice after a client claimed to have developed a “serious infection” following silicone injections and reported him.
Clinics specializing in such procedures often offer a menu of treatments to men looking for a more comprehensive package.
Kittikorn Songsri (pictured) from Bangkok, Thailand, is said to have performed implant surgery and filler injections on hundreds of patients, charging up to £450 per patient.
Police were only alerted to his practice after a client claimed to have developed a ‘serious infection’ following silicone treatment and reported him
One option is a silicone structure that is surgically placed in the penis, similar to some breast implants.
Other treatments involve cutting an internal ligament in the groin area to make the penis appear longer. Others inject substances such as fillers to make the penis thicker.
According to industry experts, there has been an increase in penis enlargement surgeries after the pandemic. They attribute this to increased porn consumption and work-from-home policies that allow patients to recover at home.
Clinics offering penis fillers have previously been accused of capitalizing on men’s fears.
Doctors also warn that the procedures, while producing short-term results, can have serious side effects.
For example, some men have been forced to undergo skin grafts after having severe reactions to the injections.
According to local media, Thai police from the Consumer Protection Department arranged for an undercover officer to contact Mr. Songsri, posing as a potential customer.
Officers then entered the address to arrest him.
According to local media, Thai police from the Consumer Protection Department arranged for an undercover agent to contact Mr Songsri (pictured) posing as a potential customer.
During questioning, Mr Kittikorn allegedly admitted that he was not a doctor and had no medical qualifications
Here they found beds and equipment that did not meet the required hygiene standards for medical procedures, the Bangkok Post claimed.
During questioning, Mr Kittikorn reportedly admitted that he is not a doctor and has no medical qualifications.
He also said he had two to three customers a month and charged between 5,000 and 20,000 baht (£110 and £450) per customer.
The arrest followed a complaint from a man who said he was still in pain and unable to get an erection after developing a “serious infection” from the treatment.
Police were told that Mr Kittikorn was promoting his treatments via a Facebook page.
It comes at a time when more and more men are undergoing cosmetic surgery, including Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs), liposuction and abdominal implants.
Although the effect of penile fillers can be reversed with a dissolvable injection, there is limited research into the risks associated with injecting them into this site.
As with facial fillers, a solution injected improperly into or around a blood vessel can cause tissue to die.
The arrest followed a complaint from a man who said he was still in pain and unable to get an erection after developing a “serious infection” from the treatment
Clinics specializing in such procedures offer a menu of treatments from which men seeking a larger package can choose
In the first week after the injections for the augmentation, there is also a risk of migration of the filler. This is where the filler moves away from the original injection site, resulting in an irregular shape or feeling.
If the filler is not applied properly, it can harden, bruise and cause permanent disfigurement. The injection sites can also become infected.
In severe cases, a skin graft may even be necessary to repair the damage caused by the filler.
Senior doctors at the British Association of Urological Surgeons previously warned that there is “no definitive evidence” that the procedure improves function.
The group urged clinics to stop misleading vulnerable patients by exploiting men’s fears and to “address the real issues with psychological treatment and reassurance”.
Last year, a German man also died of sepsis after silicone oil from a penis enlargement injection entered his bloodstream.
Research shows that the average penis size is approximately 13.12 cm (5.1 in) upright.
A micropenis is defined as a penis that is less than 7.5 cm (3 inches) when erect.
Enlargement surgery is only available on the NHS for people with a micropenis. Privately it can cost up to £6,000.