I have a thick pubic fat pad, and would like to get rid of the loose skin. What are the side effects of a surgery like this?

Liposuction
of your mons pubis can help reduce the fat pad you describe. Liposuction is
usually performed as an outpatient procedure, so you will be able to go home
shortly after your procedure. You can also include liposuction of the mons
pubis in a tummy tuck, which will help contour your midsection. Side effects
are similar to most body contouring surgeries, and normally include swelling,
bruising and soreness of the treated area. Following your surgeon’s
post-operative care instructions can help ensure the quickest path to recovery,
while any discomfort can be managed with over-the-counter medications.

The pubic fat pad can safely be trimmed down with liposuction. Usually, skin excision is not needed, unless there is a tremendous amount of fat.  Liposuction can be done under local or general anesthesia. The procedure is very safe with minimal risks. You will have some bruising and swelling and will wear a compression garment after surgery to minimize the swelling. I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon in your are to discuss all your concerns.

Hi sglovesy24,

At
our practice, we incorporate liposuction to the mons pubis (pubic fat pat) into
almost all of our tummy tuck surgeries. We do this because the pubic area is
elevated when the surgery is performed, so a ‘fatty’ mons pubis would be more
evident if we didn’t reduce the localized fat in that area. It is a very
straight-forward procedure to reduce the mons pubis and liposuction to the area
can be performed as a stand alone procedure. Ask your plastic surgeon about
your options, if you have loose skin between the tummy and pubic region, you
may require a mini tummy tuck to smooth the area. The only associated risk is scarring, which we resolve with complimentary Fraxel laser sessions for our patients.All the best,Craig