Is the mons pubis a separate area when paying for lipo of the lower abdomen or is that included?

Generally speaking, the mons pubis area is an additional cost. However, every surgeon sets their own pricing so it’s probably best to clarify pricing with your surgeon.

Usually liposuction of the abdomen does not include mons area . The cost for liposuction on the abdomen will vary depending on the amount that is needed to be removed and the areas that will be worked on. It can range anywhere from $5,500 and up.  Discuss prices with a board certified PS when consulting via email or Skype or phone his/her patient coordinator for prices.

Dear SiMyMy,
the cost of surgery depends on a lot of factors (type of surgery, number of treated areas, anesthesia fee, surgeon, facility fee, city, etc.). It would be the best to visit or call plastic surgery offices and ask for a price.
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lower abdomen typically includes the mons pubis in my cases but you ahve to speak to your physician.
You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best.  Traditional liposuction awake and smart liposuction are old methods and do very poorly for tightening skin or significant skin tightening or contouring.  Small problem areas can be improved slightly by these methods.  The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heat the skin with radio-frequency devices such as J PLASMA/RENUVION, InMode BodyTite, ThermiRF to heat the under surface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HIDEF VASER contouring and can only be done by a well . trained body contouring specialist. At the same time fat should be harvested, PRP and stem cells added and injected into muscles or indentations/cellulite to get body shaping and contouring.  This is known as a Brazilian butt lift when you inject the fat to the buttock for contouring and lifting, but fat can also be used in areas such as the chest/breast, arms/shoulders, calves and face.  Cellulite should also be treated with cellfina, sculptra, subcision and/or fillers such as bellafill, renuva synthetic fat, or sculptra.  If skin is very loose before surgery then it will need to be removed such as lower abdominal skin (tummy tuck/abdominoplasty), breast skin (breast lift), arm skin (brachioplasty).  Overall you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting.  Dr. Emer.

It's a separate area (which requires additional anesthesia,facility, and Surgeon's time) and in some cases requires excess skin removal as well. So without photos and knowing what your diagnosis is - it's difficult to comment accurately. 

In my practice, I do include it. I think it is obviously necessary as the results will not be as great without it, particularly if the pubis is full. I would discuss this with your plastic surgeon to confirm that the pubic area will be appropriately addressed. Check out surgeons' photo galleries for lipo to assure you are comfortable with her/his work.Best of luck to you! Be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon - you can find one at plasticsurgery.org. 

I appreciate the confusion and usually the mons pubis is considered a separate region, even when having liposuction performed on the abdomen. However, I usually discount liposuction operations when the patient requests treatment of multiple areas. Also, depending on the individual case, it may be necessary to excise redundant skin after liposuction of the mons pubis region.  Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area and inquire about costs and possible deductions when multiple areas are treated. Good luck.

You would need to ask your surgeon. Some include that small area with the lower abdomen, and some charge separately for that area. The incisions are usually the same for both areas.

That is really a question for each individual surgeon.   I will say I always include it, but if it requires excision then the cost would typically be more.   Best of luck! Dr. Boschert

This depends on your plastic surgeon, as it can vary from surgeon to surgeon. You are encouraged to consult a board certified plastic surgeon.A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.
Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee