Skin tightening or skin excision?

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Hello, I have a large pubic fat pad and want to get rid of it, to increase the visual length of my penis. I have a lot of fat in the pubic fat pad area and quite lax skin as well. I’m wondering if I need skin excision or just skin tightening. I don’t have “hanging skin” in the mons that droops over my genitals, the skin is just loose. And I heard you only need skin excision if the skin is hanging. Am I correct or should I consider skin excision for the result I want?

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Based on what you've described, it sounds like you may be a candidate for pubic liposuction, which can reduce the fat pad and potentially improve the appearance of the genital area.
As for the question of skin excision versus skin tightening, this largely depends on the elasticity of your skin and the amount of fat to be removed. If the skin has good elasticity, it may naturally retract and tighten after the fat is removed, without the need for additional procedures. However, if the skin is significantly loose, additional skin tightening procedures may be necessary, such as radiofrequency treatments, laser treatments, or surgical skin tightening.
As for skin excision, this is typically reserved for cases where there is significant excess skin that hangs down or forms folds. If your skin is not hanging or forming folds, then skin excision may not be necessary. However, the final decision should be made in consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, who can assess your condition in person and provide the most accurate advice.
Please remember that any surgical procedure carries risks, and the results can vary from person to person. It's also important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and a balanced diet, to maintain the results of the procedure and overall health.

Ryan Rebowe, MD · Answer

In most cases of drooping of the mons area, a formal excision will be required to lift this area up. Skin tightening procedures such as radiofrequency, BodyTite, and other modes typically does not lift the skin off of the vulva or penis enough for most patients to be happy.

Charles Riccio, MD · Answer

Hi Diligent53905,
Thank you for your question. Without seeing pictures, it is difficult to give you a definitive answer. However, liposuction can generally be used to reduce the pubic fat pad in this area. If you also have significant loose skin, skin excision would likely be the best course of action as skin tightening generally yields mild to moderate results at best. I would strongly advise you to schedule an in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to evaluate your specific situation and devise an individualized treatment plan.
Hope this helps!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

An exam is really needed for the appropriate recommendation for you.  If you remove the fat and already have lax skin you may end up with loose hanging skin.  If the skin elasticity is good and there is simply excess fat then liposuction alone should give you good results.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

addressing concerns about the pubic fat pad and loose skin often involves a consultation with a qualified surgeon. Skin laxity can sometimes be improved with non-surgical treatments like radiofrequency or laser therapy, while more substantial excess skin may require excision.

It’s important to consult in person with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Best of luck !

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