I'm now 6 weeks post-Tummy Tuck, and I am pleased with the results. However, I'm bothered that my pubic area appears to be 2-3 centimeters higher/bigger that it was pre-operation. My underwear used to cover the area completely, but now they don't. Is this normal? Will the skin eventually stretch back to its place?
May 22, 2017
Answer: Pubic Area bigger after Tummy Tuck The pubic area, or mons pubis, frequently will swell after a tummy tuck. If the fullness persists after a few months it may be due to fat which can be treated with liposuction but should be addressed at the initial tummy tuck operation. The mons (along with the hair) can be pulled upward during the tummy tuck if there is loose skin. This can be treated with laser hair removal but should also be discussed prior to undergoing the operation.
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May 22, 2017
Answer: Pubic Area bigger after Tummy Tuck The pubic area, or mons pubis, frequently will swell after a tummy tuck. If the fullness persists after a few months it may be due to fat which can be treated with liposuction but should be addressed at the initial tummy tuck operation. The mons (along with the hair) can be pulled upward during the tummy tuck if there is loose skin. This can be treated with laser hair removal but should also be discussed prior to undergoing the operation.
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October 7, 2016
Answer: Increase in pubic area post tummy tuck Hello!The pubic area, being directly adjacent to the abdomen, may change with Tummy Tuck. It definitely may become elevated with the lift the Tummy Tuck provides. When the tummy gets flatter with Tummy Tuck and the pubic region is not addressed, the pubic area may look relatively full, and may benefit from liposuction or from removing some of the upper pubic skin. Oftentimes the pubic area will get swollen with Tummy Tuck and girdle compression will help reduce this.
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October 7, 2016
Answer: Increase in pubic area post tummy tuck Hello!The pubic area, being directly adjacent to the abdomen, may change with Tummy Tuck. It definitely may become elevated with the lift the Tummy Tuck provides. When the tummy gets flatter with Tummy Tuck and the pubic region is not addressed, the pubic area may look relatively full, and may benefit from liposuction or from removing some of the upper pubic skin. Oftentimes the pubic area will get swollen with Tummy Tuck and girdle compression will help reduce this.
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September 14, 2016
Answer: Pubic area appears bigger after tummy tuck Please know it is difficult to advise without seeing you, however is it very common for the pubic area to be "higher/bigger" after a tummy tuck procedure. This is largely due to the residual swelling that has gravitated down to the pubic region but may also be due to the pubic area being lifted during the tummy tuck procedure. It will take 3-6 months for the swelling to resolve, the tightness to settle and to see your final results. Your skin should stretch back to place and return to normal. It is best to follow up with your surgeon if you are still concerned.
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September 14, 2016
Answer: Pubic area appears bigger after tummy tuck Please know it is difficult to advise without seeing you, however is it very common for the pubic area to be "higher/bigger" after a tummy tuck procedure. This is largely due to the residual swelling that has gravitated down to the pubic region but may also be due to the pubic area being lifted during the tummy tuck procedure. It will take 3-6 months for the swelling to resolve, the tightness to settle and to see your final results. Your skin should stretch back to place and return to normal. It is best to follow up with your surgeon if you are still concerned.
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