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Liposuction Alternatives for the Pubic Region?

asked 2 years ago by VEGASGIRL in LAS VEGAS
Latest answer by Christopher L. Hess, MD
Question viewed 10,024 times
Tags: fat, pubic

I want to know if there are alternative options other than Liposuction to reduce fat in my pubic region. It has been over 3 months since I had liposuction done to my thighs and legs, one year since I had a Tummy Tuck, and my pubic region ended up getting bigger with each treatment. I have waited for the swelling to go down and do not really want to have to do another treatment, but it is noticable whenever I wear dresses or yoga pants. Other people have even made comments so I know it's not just me. I know sometimes people have to get lipo to that area but is there another option?

13 answers to Liposuction Alternatives for the Pubic Region?

Liposuction of the pubic area under local aneshesia is simple and easy

After a tummy tuck there often is fat just above the scar and below the scar which needs liposuction to make it look smooth. This can be done in a very short time under local anesthesia with no downtime at all and is so easy for you to undergo. It is a quick in and out procedure that runs about $1500 and is sooo worth it. An alternative is Zerona laser which run about $2500 and may not get it all the way down but helps.

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

Liposuction after tummy tuck

Liposuction is the answer... Think about it...you removed fat from your stomach and your thighs, but not your pubic region. Once the tummy tuck was done, the pubic area was no longer covered by your lower stomach. Everything around it was flattened and tightened, so it can be expected to look prominent. It is a highly personal and intimate area, and I am loathe to bring it up and embarrass patients. But in reality I think this is a very comon problem.

Steven Teitelbaum, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction or other option for suprpubic fat

The suprapubic fat is the inferior portion of the "pooch." This area, below the incision of the tummy tuck, must be addressed at the time of tummy tuck. Often the skin flap in a tummy tuck is "defatted" during the procedure. That is, the fat below Scarpa's fascia (you don't need to know what that is) is removed. This results in a height discrepancy between the suprapubic skin and the abdominal skin flap. And in the end leads to a convexity of the suprapubic skin. So... more

Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

Pubis fat removal

From the manner in which you ask you question, I assume you are asking if there are any successful non-surgical methods of fat removal from the pubis. Generally their are multiple claims including mesotherapy, radiofrequency devices, external ultrasound, etc. However, these rarely and consistently meet with satisfied patients. Therefore the only successful methods typicall involve surgery with liposuction or direct excision.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Pubis Liposuction

Liposuction of the pubis area is a fairly common procedure, specially when the pubis is full and patient is underoing an abdominoplasty procedure. So, you may be a good candidate for liposuction alone. Some patients, especially the massive weight loss patients may require more than just liposuction. These patients at times require what is called a mons plasty, which is a procedure where the size of the entire mons is reduced with skin excision. Hope that helps.

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction With or Without Skin Removal May Help

The pubic fat pad can get quite large with obesity, and sag significantly after weight loss. My practice is to treat the area like any other, so skin and fat removal alone or in combination may be needed. Cant say without seeing you, but pubic swelling after tummy tuck can come from placing the incision above the fat pad (where a C-section is often done). Prolonged swelling can result from this, and removal of skin to lift the area may be needed.

John LoMonaco, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction of the pubic region

Liposuction of the pubic region may be the best option for you if you are complaining of fullness of them ons pubis. If it is loose and hanging, then an excision technique may be better.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Options

I would think that the lipo is the BEST option. A full pubis occurs on occasion after tummy tuck. One option is to open the scar and surgically remove the fat. This will usually involve a drain. Liposuction using any number of techniuqes should do the trick and be minimally invasive.

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction in the pubic area is very effective

Fatty fullness over the pubic bone in women is a not uncommon problem and can be a source of embarrassment or cause difficulty with clothing. The size and degree of fullness over the pubis can be quite varied just as much as variation in breast size, or height. The pubis may appear altogether too prominent, or for some may not be full enough and slope down abruptly. Those who are troubled by excessive fullness know about the difference and it is easy to compare by a glance at women lined... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

No alternative to liposuction for your issue

Unfortunately, there really is no good alternative to liposuction for your problem. Unless it is a prominent pubic bone, liposuction should be able to remove any extra fat that you have in that area. Good luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

Liposuction is the best option

The fullness you have noted in the pubic region is very common after tummy tucks. A lot of times this area will be suctioned at the same time as the tummy tuck to prevent this area from being so prominent. You may have a pelvic bone that adds to the prominence but it is generally the fatty fullness that causes the bulge. If the liposuction causes the skin to be loose then it may need to be lifted by removing skin along the tummy tuck scar. Following liposuction in this area you will have... more

Marcus L. Peterson, MD
Saint George Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction your only option for the pubic region

Dear Vegas girl, In my opinion the best and only real solution to your issue is liposuction. I have not yet encountered another reliable method that would deliver a flat Mons pubis. The reason why the Mons pubis appears more prominent is three fold. Even if you do not put on weight after surgery, the flattening of the tummy above artificially makes the Mons pubis more prominent. The, some tummy tuck techniques actually greatly elevate and spread the Mons, making it more prominent. Lastly,... more