Teenager with Enlarged Mons Pubis: Normal, Cost of Surgery?

Question

Im 16 im 5'8 and 160 and i have an enlarged mons pubis i dont wear like bikinis of anything that shows my body off all of my friends have seen me like half naked like in boy short and a tank they say its normal guys, and girls wont care but i do it makes me so self cautious. How much is it to get it done with out insurance and is it Normal. Because everything else i love its just it puckers and sometimes it looks like i have a penis...HELP

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

You could potentially have this treated with liposuction and/or a mons pubis lift for excessive or redundant skin. Because this is not a functional condition, it is unlikely to be covered by insurance.

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

If there are enough functional problems, it will be covered by insurance. It seems that you may be a candidate for Liposuction of the area alone or lift of the area. It would depend on the degree of excessive skin and ratio of excess fat to the excess skin. A good examination can give you the answer immediately.
	Hope this was helpful.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. To provide a valid medical opinion I will need to see pictures of you body from different angles. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Austin Hayes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. A large mons is caused by a pad of fat that is located on the lowest part of the abdomen. Nonsurgical treatment includes weight loss using diet and exercise, but this doesn't always work. If the overlying skin is thick and elastic, then liposuction can be a good treatment option. If there is excess skin or thin skin with stretch marks then skin excision procedures are typically needed. A mons lift it is commonly combined with an abdominoplasty procedure, but can be done by itself. The price for these procedures varies between doctors and regions of the country. Consider several consultations to find the surgeon that's right for you.

Joshua D. Zuckerman, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  First, yes this decidedly a normal variant of anatomy.  Everyone distributes fat differently, and the mons pubis is certainly a common location for a little bit of excess.  At age 16, seeing a board certified plastic surgeon in the company of a parent would potentially be a viable option.  Liposuction to the mons can be highly effective in reducing and smoothing the area, with  likely no time off schoold or work, and a recovery that is quite easy.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Insurance does not cover cosmetic labiaplasty, and even with functional problems it is difficult at best to get coverage. Candidates for a Labiaplasty procedure are women who are concerned about the appearance of their labia or experience discomfort due to exceptionally large or long labia of either the inner our outer lips. Labia unevenness can result in discomfort with intimate contact, chronic rubbing, as well as psychological discomfort, which leads to the inability to wear certain types of tight clothing. Most women live with these symptoms, and actually are not even aware that a certain surgical procedure exists to help to correct this problem and restore their femininity.#labiaplasty#labialreduction#vaginoplasty

Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

Fat accumulation in the pubic
region is a normal finding in some women and can definitely be helped with
liposuction.Liposuction costs vary and
are dependent upon multiple factors.These include the surgeon’s fee, facility fee, anesthesia charges,
location of the liposuction procedure and type of liposuction performed.The approach to liposuction varies from
physician to physician.Some surgeons
use general anesthesia, some use a hospital, and some use techniques that
involve expensive technology.Each of
these variables can affect the cost of liposuction.In
the Midwestern United States, where I practice, liposuction fees range from
$2700 to $3600 per anatomic area.This
would typically include the surgeon’s fee, facility fee, anesthesia charges and
after care.Cost
is obviously important, but it’s important to be comfortable with the surgeon’s
qualifications and experience.Make sure
you get all your questions answered and are comfortable with your surgeon
before proceeding.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

This can be normal and can respond to liposuction. If you and your parent/guardian consent after a surgeon consults with you, you could see flattening. The liposuction could cost a few thousand dollars depending on the geographical area.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Fatty mons pubis does very well with liposuction under local anesthesia for about $2500.  Sincerely,

	David Hansen,MD

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

	It is not unusual for the pubic area to be an area of concern. This area may be large ( prominent) , ptotic (low), or deflated.    How to best address your specific concerns will depend on physical examination. Generally, treatment will involve excision of excess/ ptopic skin plus or minus liposuctioning.

	I would suggest in person consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.

	Best wishes.