A few days ago, it came to light that Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo had undergone a surgery to have botox injected into his genitalia.

The 37-year-old Portuguese star’s most recent cosmetic touch-up has been thoroughly described by specialist Dr. Esteban Sarmentero, who explained the procedure to Radio MARCA.

“The reason why Cristiano Ronaldo has had Botox injections is probably for two reasons: to smooth out and prevent the scrotum from contracting so that the testicles appear to have more volume”, explained Sarmentero.

The expert confirmed that the player had the treatment done, but he said it was only “a few little injections” and “an aesthetic touch-up,” not an operation.

Only aesthetic, painless, and to be done once every six months

Dr. Sarmentero responded to the questions of David Sanchez, the presenter, questions by stating that these injections “do not hurt”. He told Radio MARCA’s listeners that botox, which is frequently used on other parts of the body like the face, has lately been discovered to have a new application.

“It is a purely aesthetic use that has no other intention than to improve male genitalia,” he said.

However, according to Esteban Sarmentero, the effects of this form of Botox-based retouching only last around six months.

“There are two injections a year, every six months you have to have the retouching done to be fine all year round,” Sarmentero stated.

He also used his appearance on Despierta San Francisco as an opportunity to clarify that although being close, it is unrelated to the penis enlargement procedure.

“That is an operation, you need local anaesthesia, they are not injectables, so you have to cut and sew”, Sarmentero told journalist David Sanchez.