Know exactly what would be injected

Someone searching for penis enlargement in Makhanda or Grahamstown may encounter offers involving fillers, transferred fat, oils or substances described only as “gel.” Never accept a vague product name as enough information.

Ask for the exact substance, manufacturer, packaging, batch details, expected duration and a plain-language explanation of recognised risks. The clinic covered here is at 199 Vanessa Street, Buccleuch, Sandton, 2090; it does not have a branch in Makhanda or Grahamstown, and this guide does not state that the clinic provides injections.

Verify who would perform it and manage complications

Before considering any injection, ask who will assess you, who will perform it, what training and registration they hold, and where the procedure would take place. Sterile technique and a realistic complication plan matter as much as the promised appearance.

Questions worth asking include:

• What are the common and serious complications?
• Could lumps, asymmetry, infection or tissue injury occur?
• What happens if the result is uneven or unwanted?
• Who provides urgent help after hours?
• What follow-up is included, and what costs extra?

Do not allow an unqualified person-or yourself-to inject oil, silicone or an unidentified substance into the penis.

Plan the journey from the Sarah Baartman District

Travel arrangements vary for residents of Makhanda Central and nearby communities such as Oatlands, Sunnyside, Kingswood, Joza and Rhini. Use current directions from your exact location and check road conditions before departure.

Plan fuel, rest stops, arrival time and the return journey. Save the clinic pin and 064 608 1568, and confirm the appointment before leaving Makhanda. The clinic operates 24/7, but that does not replace appointment confirmation.

Ask for the total cost-not only an injection price

The consultation costs R2,500. Confirm what the fee covers and whether any later procedure, product, monitoring, repeat consultation, correction or follow-up contact would cost extra.

The fee pays for the consultation and does not guarantee a particular size increase. Ask what complication management would cost before agreeing to any later service, and do not assume the consultation includes a procedure.

Seek local help promptly after a suspected injection complication

Fever, rapidly increasing redness or swelling, pus, severe pain, black or pale skin, loss of sensation, difficulty urinating or a sudden major change in erection function needs prompt local medical assessment.

Do not squeeze, cut or inject the area yourself, and do not delay urgent help to travel to Buccleuch. Take the product packaging or its exact name with you if available and safe to do so.