Are my expectations of pubic fat pad reduction realistic?

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I am 5'10" and 175 lb currently, 35 years, Male. Over the past year and a half that is down from 240 lb, a total of 65 lb weight loss. I have lost fat in most areas of my body and am pleasantly surprised that my skin doesn't seem lax and has tightened with the weight loss. However, I still have a pubic fat pad problem. It is currently between 1.5-1.75 inches thick. Would it be a reasonable expectation with liposuction to get that down to between 0.5-0.75 inches thick? Thank you for your advice.

Eduardo Gongora, MD · Answer

Hi there, congratulations on your weight loss. Persons who have experienced a massive weight loss, like yourself, are the best candidates for a body lift. But an assessment will be necessary in order to determination the best procedure for you.Remember that selecting a Plastic Surgeon takes time and effort. The key is to choose a reputable, qualified and reliable surgeon.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is one of my most favrite areas to treat and most gratifying.  Patients get a signficant improvement when they are good candidates.  I suggest posting pictures and/or making a cosmetic consultation with a body contouring expert who does a lot of this, treats males, and has a practice dedicated to lipocontouring.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC · Answer

Yes - this can typically be reduced in thickness by about 50%.  However, if there is skin laxity in that area as well, some sort of excisional skin tightening will be necessary for the best result.

Joshua D. Zuckerman, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question, and congratulations on your weight loss.  In the absence of a great deal of excess skin, liposuction is a quick, easy, and effective method of reducing suprapubic fat.  If, however, there is a significant amount of extra skin following losing the weight, direct excision of skin and fat may be necessary.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

It sounds as though you have a treatable amount of fat in the pubic area. If so this is a fairly easy area to treat with liposuction using local anesthesia only.

Are my expectations of pubic fat pad reduction realistic?

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Answer: Suprapubic liposculpture

Answer: Suprapubic liposculpture

Answer: Liposuction treatment of the Mons fat can be performed with local anesthesia.

Answer: Liposuction treatment of the Mons fat can be performed with local anesthesia.

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Are my expectations of pubic fat pad reduction realistic?

Answers (9)

Answer: Suprapubic liposculpture

Answer: Suprapubic liposculpture

Answer: Liposuction treatment of the Mons fat can be performed with local anesthesia.

Answer: Liposuction treatment of the Mons fat can be performed with local anesthesia.

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