Reconstruction & Revision · Busan
Filler / Foreign-Body (Vaseline) Removal — Seomyeon, Busan
Foreign-body removal takes out injected filler or non-medical substances that have caused lumps, deformity, infection or pain. Removing non-medical-grade material (silicone, oils, unknown gels) is often complex but important for health.

Removal of injected filler or foreign material; procedure time and recovery depend on the material and how far it has spread. Vaseline/paraffin removal is more involved.
- Procedure time
- 30–50 min (approx.)
- Anaesthesia
- Local / as needed
- Suture removal
- ~14 days
- Recovery
- 2–6 weeks
What it is
Some men have had substances injected into the penis — ranging from medical hyaluronic-acid filler to dangerous non-medical materials such as industrial silicone, mineral oil or unknown “gels.” When these cause hard lumps, disfigurement, chronic inflammation, infection or pain, surgical removal restores health and appearance. Medical hyaluronic acid can sometimes be dissolved enzymatically; other materials require surgical excision.
Who it suits — and who it doesn't
Men with complications from injected material — nodules, deformity, skin changes, infection or pain — are candidates for assessment. Even without acute symptoms, non-medical-grade material is a legitimate reason to seek evaluation because of its long-term risks.
How it works
- Assessment. Identifying, as far as possible, what was injected and how far it has spread guides the plan.
- Dissolving vs excision. Medical hyaluronic acid may be dissolvable with hyaluronidase; non-medical materials generally require surgical removal of affected tissue.
- Reconstruction. Removing widespread material can leave defects that need reconstructive repair, sometimes in stages.
Evidence & honest expectations
Non-medical-grade injectables are notorious for migrating through tissue, making complete removal difficult and sometimes requiring staged surgery and reconstruction. The message is preventive too: never allow unregulated substances to be injected in the first place.
Recovery & aftercare
Depends on the extent of removal and any reconstruction; can be staged with rest, activity restriction and follow-up.
Risks & limitations
Every procedure carries risk and no result is guaranteed. The main considerations for this option include:
- Incomplete removal of migrated material
- Need for staged surgery and reconstruction
- Scarring or tissue loss
- Infection, bleeding
This list is general; your personal risk depends on your anatomy, health and history, which is why informed consent after an individual assessment — not a web page — is what should guide your decision. A responsible clinic will spend as much time on the limits and risks as on the benefits.
What to expect at your consultation
A first consultation is a conversation and an examination, not a commitment. Expect a review of your history, goals and any relevant medications or previous procedures, a focused examination, and a frank discussion of which options genuinely fit — including the option of doing nothing or choosing a non-surgical route. You should leave understanding the realistic range of outcomes, the recovery involved and the specific risks for your case.
Useful questions to ask include: which approach suits my anatomy and goals, and why; what results are realistic, and how long will they last; what does recovery actually involve, and when can I travel and resume intimacy; what are the specific risks and how are complications handled; and what is the total, itemised cost with nothing hidden. Clear answers to these are a good sign; pressure and guarantees are not.
Warning signs and when to seek help
Whatever the procedure, you should be given clear written guidance on what is normal during healing and what is not. In general, contact the clinic promptly if you develop spreading redness or increasing pain, fever, unusual discharge or a wound that opens, heavy or persistent bleeding, or any symptom you were told to watch for. Early attention to a complication almost always makes it easier to resolve, which is why we keep aftercare contact open and why international patients are asked to stay reachable through the initial healing window.
Good aftercare is not an afterthought — it is part of the treatment. A clear plan, an accessible point of contact, and a scheduled review together do as much for your result as the procedure itself, so make sure you understand all three before you proceed.
Planning treatment from abroad
Consultations, scheduling, records and aftercare are coordinated in English, with Chinese and Japanese support available. Where it helps, a video pre-consultation lets a urologist review your history and goals before you travel, so your time in Busan is used well. For any procedure we help you build a sensible buffer around the first post-treatment review before you fly home, since flying too soon after some procedures is inadvisable. Bring or share relevant medical history, current medications and any records of previous procedures, as these change what is safe and recommended.
Confirmed clinic protocols, the specific devices or materials used, pricing and any outcome data are provided at consultation rather than quoted generically online, because responsible advice depends on examining you first.
Why see a men's health specialist
Men's urological and sexual health is a narrow, technical field where outcomes depend heavily on accurate assessment and honest expectation-setting. A specialist consultation distinguishes the conditions that look alike, identifies contributing factors that a quick fix would miss, and matches the least-invasive effective option to your situation rather than selling a single procedure. Where the right answer is reassurance or a non-surgical route, that is what a good clinic recommends.
I had silicone/oil injected and now have lumps — can it be removed?
Is removing medical filler easier?
Care at MediForMen in Seomyeon, Busan
MediForMen is a men's urology, reconstructive and sexual-health clinic in the Seomyeon / Busanjin-gu district of Busan — the city's central medical and transport hub, a short ride from Busan Station and Gimhae International Airport. The clinic is organised around a single idea: men's health is a narrow, technical field, and outcomes depend on accurate assessment and honest advice rather than one-size packages. That means matching the least-invasive effective option to your situation, and saying so plainly when reassurance or a non-surgical route is the better answer.
For international patients, the practical barriers — language, distance and coordination — are handled directly. Consultations, records and aftercare are supported in English, with Chinese and Japanese assistance available, and a video pre-consultation lets a urologist review your history and goals before you commit to travelling. Scheduling is arranged so your time in Busan is efficient, with a sensible buffer around the first post-treatment review before you fly home.
Everything on this page is general medical information. The details that must be specific to you and to the clinic — the exact technique or materials, confirmed pricing, and any outcome data — are provided after an individual assessment, because responsible advice depends on examining you first. The best next step, wherever you ultimately choose to have treatment, is a private consultation where these questions can be answered for your case.
Your visit, step by step
From first enquiry to aftercare
A clear, unhurried path designed for international patients — most of it can begin before you travel to Busan.
Enquiry & video pre-consultation
Share your history and goals in English; a urologist reviews your case remotely before you decide to travel.
Arrival & reception
Discreet check-in at our Seomyeon clinic with English-speaking coordination and privacy from the first moment.
Consultation & examination
A focused examination and an honest discussion of which options genuinely fit — including non-surgical routes or doing nothing.
Personalized plan & itemised quote
A written plan with realistic outcomes, recovery and a transparent, itemised cost — no pressure, no hidden add-ons.
Procedure
Performed by an experienced urologist under appropriate anaesthesia, with your comfort and safety prioritised throughout.
Aftercare & follow-up
Written aftercare, a clear point of contact, and a scheduled review — with a sensible buffer in Busan before you fly home.
Our clinic
Inside MediForMen, Seomyeon
A private, purpose-built men's health clinic in central Busan.
Reception & waiting
Consultation room
Procedure room
Recovery & aftercareYour specialist
Meet your urologist

Director · Busan MediForMen Urology Clinic
Dr. Jung Bo-young · 정보영
- Urology — men's health & male genital surgery
- Circumcision · ED · premature ejaculation · vasectomy
- Penile & glans enhancement · lengthening · reconstruction
Filler / Foreign-Body in Seomyeon, Busan
Our clinic is based in the Seomyeon / Busanjin-gu area of Busan — the city's central medical and transport hub — a short ride from Busan Station and Gimhae International Airport. For international patients we coordinate filler / foreign-body in English, from first enquiry to aftercare, with Chinese and Japanese support available. If you are travelling to Busan for treatment, a video pre-consultation lets us plan before you arrive. See directions to our Seomyeon, Busan clinic or book a consultation.