Everything You Should Know About Upper Pelvic Liposuction

It's practically impossible to get rid of the fat that accumulates above your pubic bone. It can be a hassle for many women because it makes your clothes tighter than they should be and discomforting.

Whether the fat is genetic, hormonal, or caused by something like pregnancy, exercise and a proper diet don't always have much of an effect. For some, even once the whole body begins to slim during weight loss, the layer of pubic fat remains stubbornly present.

Yet, there's no need to worry.

While lifestyle changes haven't gotten rid of the stubborn fat deposits built up in the upper pelvic area, fat removal options like liposuction can be useful procedures to give you the look you desire and deserve. If you're wondering if pelvic liposuction is the procedure for you, keep reading. 

What is Upper Pelvic Liposuction?

Liposuction for the upper pelvic area is a cosmetic procedure that involves placing small incisions and then inserting a cannula to suction out fat cells.

Traditional versions of this procedure often require general anesthesia and large incisions. With newer fat removal techniques, however, patients can remain fully awake under local anesthesia and have fat permanently removed through minute entry points. 

Candidates For Pubic Liposuction

Ideal candidates for upper pelvic liposuction have fat deposits in the pubic bone area that have not slimmed down through exercise and diet.

Patients must refrain from smoking for some weeks before and after the procedure, given that it can drastically slow down the recovery speed.

You should be near your healthy weight before undergoing a fat removal surgery like traditional liposuction. Liposuction also is not a weight-loss method and should not be treated as such.

The surgeon will also measure your skin laxity to see if it will retract once the excess fat is removed. If you have low skin elasticity, you may want to consider a lift in the area to avoid drooping or loose skin. However, with new options like AirSculpt, skin tightening options can help complement your fat removal in one seamless treatment.  

It is also essential to have realistic expectations for pubic liposuction. After all, it is a surgical procedure, and the possibility of undergoing risks or medical complications is still present.

Therefore, make sure to inform yourself by asking your surgeon all of the critical questions and being willing to commit to an extensive recovery regime.

Is There An Easier Option Than Traditional Pubic Liposuction?

We firmly believe so. Pubic Area AirSculpt® delivers results as dramatic but without many of its risks, thanks to its minimally invasive approach. AirSculpt also helps tighten skin on its own, and for patients with moderate to significant laxity concerns, the AirSculpt+ option can remove fat and dramatically tighten the pubic area in one procedure. 

The AirSculpt® process doesn't use a scalpel, needle, or general anesthesia, and the downtime is just 48 hours. By contrast, traditional pubic-area liposuction will have you resting for weeks to enjoy your results.

For more information on our processes and what we can do for you, contact AirSculpt Houston or the body contouring office nearest you to set up your first consultation.