Mons Pubis Reduction: What You Need to Know

The mons pubis, a mass of fatty tissue located over the pubic bones, is typically more noticeable in women. Various factors such as weight gain, genetics, aging, or childbirth may cause the pubic region to become thick or lumpy, presenting challenges in wearing tight clothing.

Surgical fat removal from the mons pubis is designed to decrease the size of any bulges, sculpting a smooth, balanced pelvic region. Noninvasive fat removal for the pubic area provides the benefits of less downtime, but these options will offer less dramatic results. Advanced and minimally invasive techniques like AirSculpt allow patients to customize their results depending on the amount of fat removal needed to achieve the desired outcome.

Who's A Good Candidate For Pubic Fat Removal?

You are a good candidate for this surgery if:

1. Your weight is stable.

2. You have unwanted fat pockets or bulges in the pubic area.

3. You are healthy and over the age of 18. 

4. You do not have severe illnesses or medical conditions that could impair healing.
   

5. You maintain a positive outlook with realistic expectations for the procedure's outcomes.
   

6. You are willing to live a healthy lifestyle so fat does not return after liposuction.

The best way to determine your eligibility for a pubic reduction is to schedule an appointment with a qualified surgeon.

Mons Pubis Reduction: How the Procedure Works

Pubic fat removal is a surgical procedure that reduces the layer of fat above the genitals in both men and women. 

Mons pubis reduction can be performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation, depending on the procedure's extent and the technology's sophistication. Local anesthesia with sedation is for cases where a small amount of tissue must be removed. General anesthesia is required if this procedure is combined with another invasive procedure, such as gastric surgery or a public lift.

During a lift procedure, a horizontal incision is made in the upper pubic region. The area's skin is tightened by lifting and strengthening the underlying muscles. The surgeon removes the excess skin and pulls it into a new position. Finally, the incision is closed with sutures and skin glue. 

With advanced pubic fat removal techniques like AirSculpt®, significant amounts of fat can be removed with patients fully awake. Skin tightening options are available for patients seeking a lifted look without undergoing a more invasive treatment.

Recovery 

Most patients can return to work a week after fully invasive surgery, like a pubic lift or traditional liposuction. Downtime after minimally invasive Pubic AirSculpt®, however, lasts only one to two days.

Some swelling may occur, and discomfort will be controlled with pain medication prescribed by your surgeon. The swelling will subside within a few weeks, but it may take a couple of months to dissipate completely. 

Patients should avoid strenuous exercise or activities for two weeks after AirSculpt® or roughly four to six weeks after traditional liposuction. Patients should wear a compression garment for two to three weeks after surgery to facilitate healing and promote better results.

Possible Complications

Complications of pubic reduction surgery may include the following:

• Pain

• Bleeding

• Inflammation

• Infection

• Fluid discharge

• Unsatisfactory results

AirSculpt® Permanently Removes Pubic Fat

AirSculpt® technology has revamped the cosmetic fat removal industry. The exclusive Pubic AirSculpt® technique doesn't use scalpels, needles, stitches, or general anesthesia, reducing the risks compared to invasive surgeries like traditional liposuction.

Patients remain fully awake and enjoy the ability to talk with their surgeon or a friend throughout their treatment. As mentioned above, the healing process following this mons pubis reduction is simple, as the freckle-sized entry points heal without stitches. Patients return to their daily routines within one to two days, as AirSculpt® technology allows for a much gentler removal of pubic fat. 

Those in central Texas interested in AirSculpt® can call our Austin body sculpting office or contact any of our locations worldwide to schedule a free consultation.