Pubic swelling from Liposuction normal

Raj K. Gupta, MD answers: Will pubic area pouch developed after liposuction go away?

I had Liposuction of the abdomen about a week ago. I now have a big pouch above my pubic region. Will that go down?

Raj K. Gupta, MD
13 months ago

This really depends on the reason for the pouch. Some patients notice a pouch after body-contouring, but this is because removing the fat in other areas has now made this area more prominent (i.e. now they can see it more easily). Often though, there is a temporary fullness due to fluids used during liposuction and due to the body's reaction to the surgical procedure. We sometimes get very fearful phone calls the evening after the surgery, or over the first few days, with patients worried about swelling on the pubic and "private" areas. This is a normal swelling and will often fade in less than a week.

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