TOPIC: Bellafill with Dr. Rupeka: 15 Syringes (12mL total)

Procedure date: 5/1/26

Starting measurements:
Erect: 6.5” BPEL x 5.0” MSEG
Flaccid: 3.25” x 4.0”

Current measurements (~2 weeks post-op):
Erect: 6.0” BPEL x 5.25” MSEG
Flaccid: 4.0” x 5.0”

So far, recovery has honestly been a mix of excitement and anxiety.

I knew temporary EL loss was common after Bellafill, but seeing the drop from 6.5 BPEL to around 6 definitely has me nervous. From what I’ve read, tissue tightness/swelling/recovery can affect Erection quality and expansion for a while, so I’m trying not to panic too early.

Girth-wise, I was initially expecting a little more immediate gain, but I also understand Bellafill is more of a delayed-collagen process compared to HA. Hoping I land somewhere in the 5.5–5.75” MSEG range once collagen production fully develops over the next couple months. Are my expectations realistic here?

That said, the Flaccid improvement has already been very noticeable, both in length and overall hang. The Botox injection probably played a role there as well by helping minimize retraction during recovery.

One issue I’m monitoring:
I developed a small lump mid-shaft with what feels like a firm “wire” or cord running toward the base. Best way I can describe it is like a Q-tip under the skin. The lump itself has gone down somewhat with heat/massage 3x daily, but the linear cord portion is still there and doesn’t move with the skin. Because of the location, it’s making sexual activity uncomfortable/painful right now.

Not sure if this is temporary inflammation/fibrosis/product tracking or possibly product placed too superficially, but I’ll continue monitoring and probably follow up with the clinic if it persists.

I also received the Botox injection, which I honestly think helped a lot with recovery and minimizing retraction. I can’t imagine trying to manage the post-op period while constantly Turtling/retracting.

I’ve also been using a full-body red light + NIR panel daily. No idea whether it materially helps Bellafill recovery/collagen response, but figured it couldn’t hurt.

Dr. Repuka was excellent throughout the entire process. I was very nervous going into the appointment. He took the time to thoroughly explain everything, answered all my questions, and never made me feel rushed. As awkward as this type of procedure can seem in your head beforehand, he made the experience feel very comfortable and professional.

Will continue updating measurements and recovery progress. Photos coming soon.

I had the same starting stats, same injection amount and same q-tip feeling you’re describing. The lump has softened up quite a bit and basically disappears during sex, but is somewhat visible when Flaccid. I’m at week 7 and at about 3/8” Girth gain, all the length came back after about two weeks, but I was also using zen Hanger ADS. I’m also hoping for a little more collagen induced growth, we’ll see what happens.

I remember Dr Rupeka saying that gradual collagen gains start getting noticed at ~3 months, so maybe yours will continue to increase?

Keep me posted tho - curious to follow your journey since you’re about 5 weeks ahead.

Continuing with warm compress and red light daily. The lump on the end has gone down significantly, but the “cord” running from it to the base is still there. I’d say it’s about 1.5 inches long.