Would a full tummy tuck also remove fat from my pubic region and help with buried penis?

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I'm a 24 year old male with severe depression and social anxiety due to my body contour. I'm in the process of losing weight and I've lost close to 90 pounds so far (I'm 5'10 and 180 lbs). Besides severe gynecomastia and big belly, I also have a HUGE fat pad on top of my penis. In recent years, my penis's length has decreased and some of it is buried under the fat bad (I can feel it). I need a tummy tuck surgery and I'd like to know if it'll also remove pubic fat from the penis area or not.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question regarding whether a full tummy tuck can help remove fat from the pubic region and address the issue of a buried penis. First of all, congratulations on your weight loss — losing nearly 90 pounds is a tremendous achievement and a major step toward reclaiming your confidence and health.

To answer your question: yes, a full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) can absolutely help improve the appearance of the pubic area and, in many cases, can significantly reduce a buried penis caused by a large mons pubis fat pad.

During a standard full tummy tuck, the following five key steps are performed:

Excess abdominal skin is permanently removed

Excess abdominal fat is removed (often combined with liposuction)

The rectus abdominis muscles are plicated (tightened)

The belly button is repositioned

The mons pubis (fat pad above the penis) is lifted and often reduced

This fifth step is especially important in male patients with a large suprapubic fat pad or a buried penis, which is a common concern after major weight gain or loss. During the tummy tuck, the mons region is usually elevated along with the lower abdominal skin, and your plastic surgeon may also perform direct excision of fat or liposuction in that area to further reduce fullness.

For patients with a severe buried penis, your surgeon may recommend combining the tummy tuck with additional contouring of the mons pubis or even a pubic lift, depending on the degree of tissue overhang. This can reveal more of the penis and help restore both functional and aesthetic improvements.

Your feelings are completely valid — body image issues, particularly involving intimate areas, can take a huge toll on your mental health. But you’re already on the right path. You’ve lost significant weight, and by seeking a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in post-weight loss body contouring for men, you can achieve life-changing results.

Please schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who regularly performs tummy tucks in male patients. Bring up your concerns about the mons and buried penis during your evaluation — a tailored surgical plan can address these specific goals.

Wishing you continued strength and success in your journey.

Sincerely,
Dr. J. Timothy Katzen, MD, MBA, FASMBS, FICS

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

There are several procedure options for a tummy tuck that would help remove excess fat from different areas of the abdomen, above and/or below the belly button, which could help with the lower abdomen just above your penis. The standard procedure option listed below would most likely help if you are looking to remove fat both above and below the belly button:Mini-abdominoplasty tightens the lower abdominal wall and skin below the umbilicus, belly button, only (shortest scar).

Modified abdominoplasty addresses conditions where just the muscle wall or just the abdominal skin requires repair.

Standard abdominoplasty tightens all of the abdominal wall skin and muscles above and below the belly button. The scar can be altered or lowered to be hidden by most underwear and bathing suits. (Standard scar).

Extended abdominoplasty tightens the abdomen and the flanks or sides (longest scar extending around the flanks onto lower back.)

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Pubic area can be treated at the time of a tummy tuck through a liposuction or a pubic lift procedure.Congratulations on your weight loss.The issue of 'severe depression' is something that surgery will likely not correct and I would recommend seeing a psychiatrist and discussing the surgical options before proceeding with any surgery.

Felix Omar Márquez, MD · Answer

Hi, thanks for your question. Consult a palstic surgeon in your area for a Tummy Tuck. The procedure will eliminate the fat deposits and saggy skin that is hiding your penis. Besides, you may have a penis enlargement procedure with excellent results. Good luck!

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, the fat in the suprapubic area can be trimmed down during the tummy tuck. I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon and discussing all your concerns and options.

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