I had a tummy tuck 3 years ago and it let me with a puffy pubic area. I hate it. What can I do?

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I look like a Ken doll. I cannot wear anything that does not cover this area up. What can I do.

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS · Answer

Depending upon your exam, Vaser ultrasound liposuction usually will remove the prominent moms area.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures is recommended to discuss your options and expectations.

David Steckler, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Pubic fullness after abdominoplasty is not terribly uncommon.  This can be treated with liposuction.  If excess skin is present it can be directly excised.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for the question. This is not an uncommon complaint. I recommend that you book a consult to discuss liposuction for this area.All the best

Johnny Chung, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. The puffy area can be removed with liposuction. Suctioning this area is a normal part of my tummys. I recommend speaking to your plastic surgeon and seeing if he/she will do the same for you.

Michael J. Denk, MD, FACS · Answer

The fullness in your pubic area can be treated with liposuction under local anesthia. If additional skin tightening is needed, it may also be accomplished with a short scar revision. Best to ask your plastic surgeon. Best of luck.

Leon Goldstein, MD · Answer

It is not unusual to have more fullness in the mons area after abdominoplasty. In my opinion simple liposuction performed under local anesthesia should work well and not take long to recover from. If extra skin is an issue then laserliposuction would be in order. Talk to your board certified plastic surgeon.

William J. Koenig, MD (retired) · Answer

This condition is not uncommon especially when the tummy tuck is done  after a large weight loss. At the time of abdominoplasty additional attention needs to be placed in this area to avoid this excess of skin and fat.  This obviously wasn't done.  The good news is that it is easily fixed either by liposuction alone or a mons (pubic) lift.   It will not go away on its own.  Good luck, see a board certified plastic surgeon to fix this.

I had a tummy tuck 3 years ago and it let me with a puffy pubic area. I hate it. What can I do?

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