Some stories have the power to transcend the boundaries of medicine and become cultural symbols, public debates, and viral phenomena. This is the case of the surgery performed by Dr. Gabriele Antonini, an internationally renowned urologist and andrologist, on Juan Bernabé, the historic falconer of S.S. Lazio. A seemingly “routine” operation, yet within 24 hours, it took over Instagram, sparked institutional controversy, and led Bernabé to open an OnlyFans channel. All thanks to a three-component hydraulic penile prosthesis implanted with a minimally invasive infrapubic technique.
A Surgical Act, a Global Uproar
The operation, performed in January 2025, involved a very small 2 cm incision at the base of the penis, carried out in just 15 minutes thanks to the infrapubic access, a technique in which Dr. Antonini is among the world’s leading experts. The result? A perfectly functioning implant, with a practically invisible aesthetic profile, and extremely rapid recovery times: sexual activity resumed after just two weeks, with a strong, natural erection on demand. Not a dream, but a clinical reality, today.
From Instagram to OnlyFans: The New Virility Is (Also) Digital
Within 24 hours of the surgery, Bernabé publicly shared the aesthetic result of the procedure through his social media channels. The post, ironic but direct, went viral across the web. And while on one hand it led to his dismissal by Lazio for “communicative inadequacy,” on the other, it shone a powerful spotlight on a topic often still taboo: male sexual health.
Not content with the uproar, Bernabé then opened a profile on OnlyFans, where he recounts his post-operative journey and shows the results obtained, defining himself as “reborn.” In his own way, he sent a strong message: there is nothing to be ashamed of when consciously facing such an intimate and impactful problem as erectile dysfunction.
Antonini: The Surgeon Who Changed the Perception of the Penile Prosthesis
The true scientific protagonist of this story is Dr. Gabriele Antonini, who for years has fought to normalize the approach to penile prosthetic surgery, freeing it from stigma and restoring its deserved role: an effective, safe, discreet, and definitive solution for many men.
The Bernabé case has gone global. Major international newspapers have reported on it, drawing interest in the minimally invasive infrapubic technique and in the Italian surgeon who skillfully performed it. Antonini, already considered one of the most experienced in the world in the field of penile implantation, saw his notoriety grow even further, with requests from every continent.
A Reflection Beyond the Chronicle
The uproar caused by the Bernabé case is not just gossip. It’s a demonstration that today male functional urology is ready to step out of the shadows. Talking about erection, prostheses, and sexuality after 50 is no longer a taboo, but a cultural necessity. And if a falconer with an OnlyFans account does it, then so be it, if it serves to inform, stir consciences, and remove shame from those who still live their discomfort in silence.
Ultimately, every great revolution begins with a small gesture. In this case, a 2 cm micro-incision and the courage to tell its story.