A plastic surgeon in Taiwan, Chen Weinong, has stirred controversy after performing a vasectomy on himself, calling it a “reward” to his spouse. The process, shared in a video on January 9, has garnered over 4 million views on-line, fueling discussions on social media.
Chen, a specialist in eyelid, nostril, and breast augmentation surgical procedures, beforehand labored with burn sufferers earlier than establishing his personal cosmetic surgery clinic in Taipei. As a father of three, he selected a vasectomy as a consequence of his and his spouse’s respective ages.
Trusting his personal expertise, Chen recorded himself executing the process whereas explaining its 11 steps, together with finding the sperm duct, administering anesthesia, making the incision, tying off the duct, and suturing the wound. Sitting cross-legged, he supplied commentary all through, at one level exclaiming, “Oh, that is tremendous sore!” and later remarking, “This feels so bizarre.”
Whereas a typical vasectomy takes about quarter-hour, Chen’s self-surgery lasted over an hour, leaving him exhausted. He admitted experiencing ache that evening however reported important aid by the next morning.
Public {and professional} reactions
The video has sparked blended reactions. Some netizens questioned Chen’s {qualifications} as a plastic surgeon performing a urological process. Nevertheless, Chen defended himself, stating that he holds a surgical license and carried out the operation with the supervision of a urologist, a nurse, and three docs.
“The process was totally self-funded and carried out at a legally approved location,” he clarified. The Taipei Metropolis Well being Division confirmed his {qualifications}, affirming that there have been no authorized points, as reported by Taiwanese media outlet FTV Information.
A neighborhood official additionally talked about that male docs performing their very own vasectomies will not be unusual.
Regardless of his profitable self-procedure, Chen urged the general public to not imitate him. “Performing a vasectomy at house is extraordinarily harmful. I strongly advocate consulting knowledgeable urologist,” he warned.
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The video has been shared over 100,000 instances, producing each reward and concern. Some viewers counseled Chen’s dedication, with one commenting, “You might be very considerate. Restoration from male sterilization is far faster than for females.” Others expressed apprehension about untrained people making an attempt the process, saying, “Please seek the advice of knowledgeable physician, the surgical procedure will not be costly and actually fast.”
(With inputs from South China Morning Put up)
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