I'm a fit and healthy 32 year-old male considering pubic liposuction. I'm about 10kg overweight and have developed a 3cm-deep fat pad in my pubic area. I do not like this at all. What are the long-term risks? Is there a risk of loosing some or all of my erectile function after the procedure? Can this procedure be performed by a regular plastic surgeon or must it be done by a urologist? My main concern are the possible risks to my sexual function. Please advise me.
Answer: Risks to Sexual Function from Pubic Liposuction in Males.Should a Urologist or Plastic Surgeon Do It? I think a plastic surgeon is very familiar with the anatomy of the male pubic area and has the experience and expertise in liposuction to make them the better choice. A urologist may have no training whatsoever in liposuction as it is outside of their training and clinical practice. When liposuction is done for males or females around the pubic area the opposing hand and fingers are placed over the base of the penis or clitoral hood as a backstop to make sure that the areas suctioned are well away from these areas. The suction is done carefully and precisely to contour just what is needed and to avoid trauma to the genital structures. Pubic liposuction is commonly done for males and females in a plastic surgeon's practice. I would advise you to consult with a plastic surgeon who is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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Answer: Risks to Sexual Function from Pubic Liposuction in Males.Should a Urologist or Plastic Surgeon Do It? I think a plastic surgeon is very familiar with the anatomy of the male pubic area and has the experience and expertise in liposuction to make them the better choice. A urologist may have no training whatsoever in liposuction as it is outside of their training and clinical practice. When liposuction is done for males or females around the pubic area the opposing hand and fingers are placed over the base of the penis or clitoral hood as a backstop to make sure that the areas suctioned are well away from these areas. The suction is done carefully and precisely to contour just what is needed and to avoid trauma to the genital structures. Pubic liposuction is commonly done for males and females in a plastic surgeon's practice. I would advise you to consult with a plastic surgeon who is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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September 14, 2015
Answer: Procedure Will Not Affect Sexual Function Liposuction is an excellent method for treating localized fat collections. The procedure significantly improves contour and is associated with high satisfaction rates. In addition, the procedure is considered safe and has low complication rates.The majority of liposuction complications are related to inadequate aesthetic results. These include contour irregularities, dimpling of the skin, skin sag and asymmetry. In addition, infection, bleeding, hematoma formation, scarring and, rarely, injuries to the deeper structures can occur with this type of procedure. When the pubic area is liposuctioned, sexual function is not affected.The majority of these complications resolve with time or, in some cases, can be treated with additional surgery.Ultimately, the vast majority of patients are satisfied with their results.
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September 14, 2015
Answer: Procedure Will Not Affect Sexual Function Liposuction is an excellent method for treating localized fat collections. The procedure significantly improves contour and is associated with high satisfaction rates. In addition, the procedure is considered safe and has low complication rates.The majority of liposuction complications are related to inadequate aesthetic results. These include contour irregularities, dimpling of the skin, skin sag and asymmetry. In addition, infection, bleeding, hematoma formation, scarring and, rarely, injuries to the deeper structures can occur with this type of procedure. When the pubic area is liposuctioned, sexual function is not affected.The majority of these complications resolve with time or, in some cases, can be treated with additional surgery.Ultimately, the vast majority of patients are satisfied with their results.
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January 25, 2011
Answer: There are no long term big risks with pubic liposuctioning.
Liposuctioning of the pubic mons is a very easy, straight-forward procedure under local anesthesia for around $2500 with no down time. There is a lot of bruising and swelling in the genitals but no permanent sexual dysfunctions.
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January 25, 2011
Answer: There are no long term big risks with pubic liposuctioning.
Liposuctioning of the pubic mons is a very easy, straight-forward procedure under local anesthesia for around $2500 with no down time. There is a lot of bruising and swelling in the genitals but no permanent sexual dysfunctions.
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October 20, 2014
Answer: Risks of sexual dysfunction in male pubic liposuction
The risks of doing damage to the nerves responsible for erectile function while performing liposuction on the male mons pubis are very low. Other more likely risks include prolonged scrotal swelling/bruising, skin ptosis/laxity, and seroma formation.
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October 20, 2014
Answer: Risks of sexual dysfunction in male pubic liposuction
The risks of doing damage to the nerves responsible for erectile function while performing liposuction on the male mons pubis are very low. Other more likely risks include prolonged scrotal swelling/bruising, skin ptosis/laxity, and seroma formation.
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April 6, 2016
Answer: Liposuction of male suprapubic area
Fortunately the nerves of penile function are not within the pathway of liposuction on the suprapubic area. There will be however, significant swelling and bruising that can show one or more days later around the skin of the penis and scrotum which will spontaneously resolve over a few weeks.
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April 6, 2016
Answer: Liposuction of male suprapubic area
Fortunately the nerves of penile function are not within the pathway of liposuction on the suprapubic area. There will be however, significant swelling and bruising that can show one or more days later around the skin of the penis and scrotum which will spontaneously resolve over a few weeks.
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