Day 0 (injection day)
- Cold compress through a cloth for 10 minutes, rest 20 minutes. Repeat as needed in the first 6 hours.
- Wear snug, supportive underwear. Not tight.
- You can shower in the evening. Rinse the entry points gently with clean water and pat dry.
- No alcohol. It increases swelling and bruising.
- Sleep on your back with a pillow under your knees to reduce swelling.
Days 1–3
- Take paracetamol as needed. Avoid NSAIDs and aspirin, which increase bruising in the early days.
- Desk work is fine from day 1.
- Walk normally. No exercise yet.
- Do not massage, squeeze or try to shape it yourself under any circumstances. If the doctor wants you to massage, she will teach you a specific technique.
- The doctor calls on day 1 to check how you are.
Days 4–7
- Light exercise, such as brisk walking and stretching, is fine.
- Still no running, cycling, heavy lifting or contact sports.
- Still no sex or masturbation.
- Bruising starts to fade, tightness eases, and the shape becomes clearer.
Days 8–14
- Exercise almost as normal, except cycling, which puts direct pressure on the area. Wait the full 14 days.
- No hot baths, saunas or public swimming pools until day 14.
- On day 14 you can have sex again. Start gently and use lubricant.
- If there are still spots that feel like ridges or unevenness, note them down for the doctor at your follow-up. Most smooth out on their own by week 4.
Normal symptoms versus symptoms that need the doctor
| Normal, can wait | Contact the doctor immediately |
|---|---|
| Swelling and tightness for 3–7 days | Pain increasing after day 3 |
| Spot bruising, fading in 7–10 days | Skin that turns pale, dark or blotchy purple |
| Soft ridges you can feel in the first 2 weeks | A hard, hot, red lump in one spot |
| A strange feeling during erections at first | Fever, chills, or pus at an entry point |
| Slight temporary change in skin sensation | Unable to urinate, or severe pain when urinating |
After 14 days, and long term
Live completely normally. At the 2–4 week follow-up, the doctor measures the circumference against your pre-injection figure and checks with ultrasound that the gel has spread well. There are no long-term restrictions, but tell any other doctor that you have filler if you need an examination or procedure in this area, and keep the paperwork with the brand and lot number.
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