mons pubis

The mons pubis is the area at the top of your groin, between the lower abdomen and genitalia. Women often gain some “puffiness” or fat in this area due to weight gain, pregnancy, or aging. This hormone-dependent fat in this area is normally exercise and diet-resistant. It often appears to be bloated or sagging, which can cause problems when wearing tight-fitting clothing. The removal of excess fat from the mons pubis can be done with either liposuction, monsplasty, or a combination of both procedures.

HOW TO CHOOSE A SURGEON

Gynecologists, urogynecologists, and plastic surgeons constitute the vast majority of specialists performing mons pubis liposuction. It’s crucial to select a surgeon with extensive experience and appropriate training. During your consultation, ask to view before and after photos to assess the surgeon’s work. Note that some surgeons may not publicly display these images due to privacy concerns or consent issues. Dr. Judy Wei is a fellowship-trained board-certified OB/GYN and she completed an aesthetic vulvovaginal one-on-one surgical preceptorship.

MONS PUBIS LIPOSUCTION FAQs

Mons Pubis Liposuction is a surgical procedure that eliminates excess fat under the skin in the mons pubis region. Liposuction can have great effects on patients with good skin elasticity. However, for patients with looser skin, it may make it even looser due to the deflation effect when fat is removed from the area. Monsplasty is often performed in combination with mons pubis liposuction because it removes the excess skin and fatty tissue as well.

Women who have always felt self-conscious about the bulge in their upper pubic area, especially when wearing tight-fitting clothing, are great candidates for Mons Pubis Reduction surgeries. However, candidates must know that this procedure only changes the aesthetics and appearance of the area. It will not affect sexual functions, as there are other procedures for those purposes.

  • Should be at a stable weight considered appropriate for their height
  • Must meet certain health requirements; will review relevant medical records and prescription medication
  • May need to take a couple days off work for recovery, depending on how strenuous your work is

You may see final results after three to four months once post-procedure swelling has completely subsided. You will have a more uniform and aesthetic contour between the abdomen and the pubic bone. These results should be long-lasting as long as you don’t have any significant weight fluctuations or go through pregnancy.

You will want to allow at least 6 months for all swelling to go down and healing of the skin to take place to actually see the full permanent results of this procedure.

For the first week, you should limit activities, you certainly may walk around and drive but must avoid all lifting, exercise, vacuuming, and swimming. Do not insert anything into the vagina! No tampons and no sex for 6 weeks. Dr. Wei will discuss all recovery medications and activities with you in detail after your surgery. Most patients can resume all daily activities within 8 weeks.

After the initial post-op follow-ups with the doctor, patients should follow healthy exercise and diet for ideal long-lasting results.

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