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Are There Risks with Liposuction on the Pubic Mound?
At my practice, we see many patients who have successfully lost significant amounts of weight. The most central question is do you still have extra skin (and is the quality of that skin adequate in terms of elasticity) or do you have some fullness under the skin? This key distinction will determine whether liposuction or additional tissue excision will be best for you. Liposuction is generally a safe procedure. Rare risks include: pain, bleeding, infection, scar, asymmetry, or surface irregularity. More unusual risks would also include fat embolism or internal organ injury.
Clinical Context
The pubic mound has a thin, variable fat layer and skin thickness differs from person to person. Because the area is small and visible, even slight unevenness can be more noticeable than similar irregularities elsewhere on the body. Careful, even technique helps avoid contour irregularities or lumpiness. Discuss with your surgeon how your skin quality and fat distribution affect whether liposuction alone, or liposuction combined with skin removal, will give the best result.
