Pubic area with tummy tuck

John Ward, MD answers: Pubic area appears bigger after Tummy Tuck

I'm now 6 weeks post-Tummy Tuck, and I am pleased with the results. However, I'm bothered that my pubic area appears to be 2-3 centimeters higher/bigger that it was pre-operation. My underwear used to cover the area completely, but now they don't. Is this normal? Will the skin eventually stretch back to its place?


John Ward, MD
3 months ago

Many clients are also concerned about the public area and may have not noticed this area for awhile if they have fatty rolls of skin covering this area. This could be why it seems larger or it may be swollen for a few weeks after surgery from trauma of skin from the tummy tuck.  Many clients have loose or fatty pubic areas and when I perform the tummy tuck I usually liposuction this area for a better look and pull the pubic area up so it all looks good after surgery.  We discuss this area if it is an issue prior to the tummy tuck and advise clients that this can be a part of the tummy procedure.

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