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Large Mons Pubis 5 Years After Tummy Tuck

asked 3 years ago by deya0505 in home
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: pubic

I had a Tummy Tuck 5 years ago and now, my mons pubic area is larger than ever since the surgery. I can't wear tight clothes, I can't wear jeans without wearing a shirt over it. I am considering surgery to correct this. Any advice on what is better for me?

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3 answers to Large Mons Pubis 5 Years After Tummy Tuck

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Tummy Tuck and Pubic Area?

Thank you for the question. For many patients undergoing tummy tuck surgery the pubic area may be an area of concern. This area may be large ( prominent) , ptotic (low), or deflated. Therefore, I think it is important to address the pubic area when performing the tummy tuck surgery. When planning the tummy tuck incision it is possible to keep the incision low enough that it serves to “raise” the pubic area to some degree. I like to plan this... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Maybe more than one thing happening!

A tummy tuck does NOT deal with this location. Your surgery may have removed the primary "storage" area for extra calorie storage = your stomach area. So now, if you add calories, it has to go somewhere. For you, it may this location. Liposuction is very effective to reduce fullness in this location.
Michael Kulick, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Mons Reduction

This is a common complaint if the mons area is not addressed at the time of the tummy tuck. The way to correct this witha combination of liposuction and direct excision of the skin and fat. This can be done using the central portion of the existing tummy tuck incision. This procedure is called a monsplasty.
Matthew Schulman, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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