Medical professionals have issued a strong warning against injecting hyaluronic acid into the penis.
One might assume that the dangers of injecting substances into this sensitive area are obvious, yet this warning has become necessary.
A peculiar sporting controversy has emerged following reports from the German newspaper Bild, suggesting that athletes participating in the 2025 Nordic World Ski Championships in Norway were injecting their penises with hyaluronic acid to improve their performance on the ski jump.
If you’re puzzled about how such a practice might provide an edge in this winter sport, you’re not alone.
The logic behind this is to enlarge the genitalia enough so that athletes would require a larger ski suit.
Wearing a slightly bigger suit could potentially provide additional lift while airborne, as the fabric might billow out, possibly gaining them extra valuable distance.
In an unusual turn of events, the Winter Olympics have implemented rules to stop athletes from engaging in this practice.
However, a medical professional has highlighted the health risks involved, should the inherent absurdity not already deter individuals.
For clarification, while it is termed ‘acid’, hyaluronic acid is not akin to corrosive substances like sulphuric or hydrochloric acid.
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring molecule promoting skin elasticity and can be injected into the penis’s soft tissues.
This acid, when mixed with blood plasma, imitates the body’s injury response, leading to the growth of nerve fibers and blood vessels, effectively stimulating growth.
Dr. Shirin Lakhani, a leading cosmetic doctor at Elite Aesthetics clinic, cautions that while penis enlargement might be achieved, it accompanies several health hazards.
“As with fillers in other parts of the body, serious complications can arise if the filler enters a blood vessel, from infection to granulomas – small lumps under the skin,” she explained.
“Those offering penis fillers at a price that seems ‘too good to be true’ or promising results that seem unrealistic should be avoided.”
Potential risks include erectile dysfunction, pain, inflammation, deformity, and altered sensation.
In a move to ensure fairness, officials have introduced precise 3D body suit measurements to detect any irregularities.
The suits are equipped with tamper-proof microchips to prevent interference.
A system of red and yellow cards is in place; a yellow card is issued on the first infraction, leading to a red card for repeat offenders.
FIS Public Relations Director Bruno Sassi has denied such practices, stating: “There has never been any indication, let alone proof, that any competitor has ever used hyaluronic acid injections to gain a competitive advantage.”