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Liposuction or Monsplasty for Chubby Mons Pubis?

asked 2 years ago by Dundie in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 21,883 times
Tags: mons pubis, pubic

I have an extremely chubby mons pubis and to a lesser extent, labia majora. In a bikini, it looks like I'm packing like a 9-year-old boy. I am, and have always been of normal weight with good skin tone. Would liposuction do the trick or is something more involved like monsplasty necessary? Also, would a general plastic surgeon be a good choice of provider or are there doctors that specialize in these types of procedures?

14 answers to Liposuction or Monsplasty for Chubby Mons Pubis?

Liposuction should be your first choice and probably do just fine

Liposuction is so easy to do and with no downtime for you in this area since it would be done under local anesthesia only and cost about $2000. Good Luck!

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

Liposuction should correct the chubby pubis

Excess fatty tissue over the pubis, also called the mons pubis for those who speak Latin is fairly common, and interestingly this question has become more common lately. The excess fullness can become a difficulty with clothing and a significant source of embarrassment. We have found ultrasonic liposuction, usually through a small entry site at the belly button very effective in reducing the prominence. We prefer the ultrasound because of the limited area within which to work. The area does... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction or Monsplasty for chubby mons pubis

Dear Dundie, From your description, there are no medical reasons for the prominence of the mons. There being no significant droopiness of the Mons, I see no reason why a monsplasty (IE narrowing and lift at the cost of permanent scarring) would be indicated in your case. Liposuction of this areas produces good results and can be performed by the vast majority of American Society of Plastic Surgeons (www.plasticsurgery.org) members. In your part of the country, medical hype and jive are... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Monsplasty or Liposuction

The area just above the pubic region is called the mons. This is a common area of complaint because it can be a site of extra fat. Liposuction is a good option in this area and will reduce the size. Sometimes (especially after weight loss), the mons descends and droops. In this case, as lift (or monsplasty) is indicated to lift eh mons region and remove excess skin. The scar would be similar to a c-section or sometimes the scar is only within the groin crease. if your problem is fat, then... more

Matthew Schulman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Mons Pubis Surgery?

Thank you for the question. It is not unusual for the pubic area to be an area of concern. This area may be large ( prominent) , ptotic (low), or deflated. How to best address your specific concerns will depend on physical examination. Generally, treatment will involve excision of excess/ ptopic skin plus or minus liposuctioning. I would suggest in person consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes. more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Monslift vs liposuction

The decision will be determined based on your skin tone, the presence of excess skin and the amount of fat. If there is no skin excess, good skin tone and just excessive fat tissue, then liposuction may help. This area though can be swollen for many months following liposuction. If there is excess skin and hanging of the pubic region, a monslift will be the best procedure for you. It is best to find a board certified plastic surgeon to evaluate which is the best procedure for your body.... more

Joseph Michaels, MD
Bethesda Plastic Surgeon

Monsplasty

Hi! I deal wth this problem quite frequently, and you describe too much bulk for liposuction alone to work. Also, one has to be careful to preserve the lymphatic circulation. It sounds like you need surgical mons reduction and reduction of the labia.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Chubby mons pubis

If the mons pubis is just full from fatty tissue, then liposuction should probably do the trick. If it is loose and floppy you may need an excisional procedure.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Further evaluation needed.

I see this not infrequently. The key to the evaluation is the thickness of the fat pad, the skin elasticity, and the underlying supporting structures. If skin tone is good, and the elastic tissues support the mons, then lipo may be the answer. If however, the skin sags, or the tissues below are sagging, then they need to be lifted and supported with a more invasive procedure. If the latter is needed, you may want to look into a tummy tuck, especially if you are done with child bearing... more

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Mons and pubic region rejuvenation

It sounds like you may need both liposuction and skin resection of the mons area to get a good result. This is commonly done after patients get gastric bypass surgery and lose a lot of weight. Also, most plastic surgeons should be able to help you as this is an area of concentration at most training programs. Good luck!

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Depends on the cause

If the bulging is due to fat then liposuction alone may be ideal. If it is mostly skin you may need a monsplasty. Although there are plastic surgeons who do specialize in vaginal rejuvenation the mons liposutioning and or reduction is within the venue of most plastic surgeons.

John P. Stratis, MD
Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction of the pubic mound

Liposuction or surgical resection can be performed on the pubic mound to decrease its prominence. The decision is made based on the quality of the skin, skin resiliency, and presence of stretch marks.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Mons plasty or liposcution

If you have been of a stable weight all your life and if you have no scars that are aggravatinfg the condition, then you may benefit from mons liposuction. If you have loose skin or scars, you may benefit from a mons plasty or lift.