Losing weight can mean a lot of things: a new look, new curves, new confidence, new clothes – who doesn’t love that? It can also mean changes in the body that make finding flattering clothes difficult. This situation often occurs when individuals lose weight rapidly and are left with a sagging apron-like area of skin in the abdomen, but it can also happen in other body areas, such as the upper arms and face.
Learn more about how to treat these areas with surgery by Dr. Christy Walker, a dual-board certified cosmetic surgeon and gynecologist in Plano.
Other Body Areas Impacted by Significant Weight Loss
Another body area affected by massive weight loss is the mons pubis, the area of fatty tissue that overlies the joints in the pubic bones. This area is often rounded and can be more prominent in women than men. It is also sometimes called the mons veneris or a fat pad.
This area can also be affected by weight gain, genetics, aging and changes in the body, such as pregnancy and menopause. Any changes to this area can make the mons pubis appear to sag or bulge.
When this occurs, it can change how clothing fits your lower body, which can make women feel self-conscious in some outfits. Some women also report feeling embarrassed when being intimate with their partners because of excess tissue in this area.
How Can This Area Be Treated?
If you are experiencing sagging or bulging tissue in this body area, you don’t have to live with it. But, the fat in this area can be stubborn and unresponsive to a healthy diet and working out. You do have an option to remove unwanted bulging or fatty tissue in the mons pubic region with a pubic-lift.
What Happens During the Pubic-Lift Procedure?
During the pubic-lift procedure, unwanted fat, tissue and skin are removed. This procedure is done under general anesthesia and frequently in conjunction with other body-lift or tightening procedures. The result is a smoother and more flattering appearance, increased confidence and clothes that fit better.
Interested in learning more about the pubic-lift procedure with Dr. Walker? Call 972.696.2963 today for more information.
