Pubic mound correction & pubic mound lift
Many women perceive a voluminous or slack mons pubis, a.k.a. mons veneris or simply ‘mons’, as aesthetically unattractive, and this can have a negative effect on the quality of their life and may even be perceived as disruptive in intimate contact. For example, on account of a hereditary excess of tissue in the region of the mons pubis or excess weight, the pubic region can become very prominent and show a clear outline beneath close-fitting garments.
By contrast, the mons pubis may slacken because of a general weakness in the connective tissue, or slackness may be caused or exacerbated by major hormonal changes such as those occasioned by the menopause or pregnancy. Because of the poor quality of the tissue and the skin, stretchmarks may then also form in the area of the mons pubis.
Procedure in a correction or lift of the mons pubis
At the consultation for mons pubis correction & mons pubis lift, we will talk about your personal wishes in detail and take the time to explain all the steps in the procedure precisely. First, we will conduct a thorough anamnesis with you to find out about any possible risk factors and discuss your ideas in particular with regard to what is actually feasible. After that, the region of your mons pubis and, if appropriate, the potential liposuction sites, will be examined closely. We set great store here by safeguarding your intimacy, because we know how much trust you’re putting in us in presenting your problem zone.
For a reduction of the mons pubis, liposuction is eminently suitable, since as a rule it is an excessive accumulation of fatty tissue in the area that is involved here. We use a vibration-assisted system (VAL – vibration-assisted liposuction) for the reduction of the mons pubis. The small stab incisions, about half a centimetre in size, are made in skin folds or in the pubic area which is covered in hairs, so that later on the scars will be very inconspicuous. The general procedure is similar to that of a liposuction in other parts of the body.
Depending on the findings, it may make good sense subsequently to perform a reduction of the mons pubis so as to achieve an overall result that you find aesthetically appealing. And for a lift of the mons pubis, also depending on the findings in your own particular case, there may be a choice between externally applied methods and surgical methods.
For a lift of the mons pubis without an operation, we use medical cosmetics programmes with which a general skin lift and an improvement in the quality of the connective tissue can be brought about. In surgical needling, small pricks are made in the skin with the aid of a needle roller. Then, various different vitamin solutions are applied, and they stimulate the skin to synthesise new collagen. This method initiates the body’s own regeneration mechanisms and gives your skin new firmness and elasticity.
However, a mons pubis lift can also be performed in the context of an abdominal wall or lower abdomen lift, in which, accordingly, the incision is made above the mons pubis. In these cases it is often possible to use existing scars (for example after a Caesarean section) and to improve them in the process. Moreover, lipofilling is also suitable for giving more firmness to a slack mons pubis. Here, fatty tissue is taken from your ‘problem areas’, which can also have some nice side effects, subjected to special reprocessing, and then reintroduced in the region of the mons pubis. In this way, it is not only possible to achieve a natural, lasting volume with fatty tissue from your own body; the newly introduced stem cells also bring about an improvement in the firmness and quality of the skin in the long term.
If old scars are already present, we try to make use of them here too.
We will be glad to discuss which method is suitable for you and how long the operation will take in your own individual case.
After correction or lifting of the mons pubis
After the operation you will be taken to our recovery room, where you will be looked after and monitored by a qualified member of our staff.
Since as a rule this operation is performed as an out-patient operation with semi-conscious sedation, you will be able to go home again the same day. A straightforward liposuction can also be carried out with a local anaesthetic (so-called tumescent solution). Having said that, for the next 24 hours after the mons pubis correction you should have a trusted adult at your side who can keep an eye on you and act in an emergency.
As for the aftercare, it will depend on what surgical methods were actually used.
When you can expect the final result depends on the method used. After a mons pubis reduction by means of liposuction and a surgical lift or padding out of the mons pubis by lipofilling, the final result will become apparent after about 4-6 months.
If you opted for an improvement of the quality of your skin by surgical needling or special cosmetics, you must expect a treatment period of at least 2 months before you can see a clear improvement in the tissue quality. With these non-invasive methods of mons pubis correction, several treatment cycles usually have to be carried out in order to achieve a long-term, satisfactory result.
Can I combine mons pubis reduction with a mons pubis lift?
Yes, this is possible. We will discuss the available options with you in detail during your initial consultation.
When can I exercise again after mons pubis correction?
You should avoid activities that place significant tension on the scars or cause excessive movement or impact in the treated areas. After approximately 2 weeks, depending on your individual circumstances, you can usually start taking longer walks again. However, following a mons pubis lift, you should wait approximately 6 months before resuming light exercise. Until then, you should avoid physical exertion. These restrictions do not apply to needling treatments, and you can usually return to your normal activities within a few days of the procedure.
How long should I avoid sexual intercourse after mons pubis correction?
You should refrain from sexual intercourse after mons pubis correction until the swelling and bruising have largely subsided. If a mons pubis lift has been performed as part of an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), you should wait at least 8 weeks to avoid interfering with wound healing and scar formation.
How much do mons pubis reduction and mons pubis lift procedures cost?
The cost of mons pubis reduction or a mons pubis lift depends on your individual circumstances, the treatment method selected and the extent of the procedure required. Following a personal examination and consultation, we will provide you with an individual cost estimate.
Will my health insurance cover the cost of mons pubis correction?
Generally, no. Mons pubis correction, whether reduction or lifting, is usually considered a purely aesthetic procedure.
Only in very rare exceptional cases involving severe physical impairment may health insurance cover the associated costs.
DURATION OF OPERATION: from approx. 30 minutes to 2 hours
ANAESTHETIC: tumescent anaesthetic / semi-conscious sedation / general anaesthetic
HOSPITALISATION: out-patient
PAIN LEVEL: low
AFTER-TREATMENT: cooling, if necessary compression underwear for 6 weeks (after lifting or liposuction)
PRESENTABILITY, RETURN TO WORK: after 3 – 7 days
SPORT: after approx. 1 week to 3 months
COSTS: Depending on individual circumstances; a cost estimate will be provided following examination and consultation.
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