A Tummy Tuck, or Abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that addresses excess skin and fat in the abdomen, including the FUPA (fatty upper pubic area). It also involves repairing weakened abdominal muscles, creating a flatter, more toned midsection with core muscles that are restored to their proper position.
If you reached your limit with a healthy diet and regular exercise and now wonder how to get rid of that FUPA, keep reading. Depending on your specific needs, there are three good options to get rid of a fatty upper pubic area. These options are a Tummy Tuck, Liposuction and CoolSculpting.
Because a prominent mons pubis, aka fupa, can be caused by both weight gain and excess skin, both issues need to be addressed. This is done with a monsplasty. If you have lost a significant amount of weight (think 80 or 100 pounds), your skeleton will have actually remodeled to accommodate the extra weight.
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and liposuction don't lift your pubic area. Your mons pubis may even be more noticeable after those procedures. Your healthcare provider may recommend getting a monsplasty at the same time as a tummy tuck or liposuction.
A tummy tuck can remove loose, excess skin and fat. It can repair rectus diastasis — a condition where the stomach bulges due to separated abdominal muscles. The surgery also can tighten weak connective tissue in the abdomen called fascia.
Mini-Tummy Tuck (Cherry Tummy Tuck)
A mini-tummy tuck procedure often involves a combination of liposuction and the removal of loose skin without tightening the abdominal muscles. We refer to this procedure as the “Cherry Tummy Tuck,” named after our experienced Surgical First Assistant Cherry Fluker.
Whether fat has accumulated due to pregnancy or significant weight loss, surgery in the form of monplasty or liposuction is considered to be the most effective treatment. In some cases, the best results are achieved by combining surgical techniques to achieve a permanent reduction of FUPA.
How much does FUPA liposuction cost? The cost varies widely, from $3,000 to $8,000, influenced by factors like location, surgeon experience, and procedural complexity.
An apron belly, also known as pannus stomach [1], is distinct from FUPA (Fat Upper Pubic Area) in that it involves excess skin and fat hanging down over the lower abdomen, often appearing after significant weight loss or pregnancy.
You may be eligible for health insurance coverage for a panniculectomy if it's deemed medically necessary due to health issues like back pain, chafing, dermatitis or infection caused by excess skin. Talk with your insurance provider to see if you qualify.
Yes, it is possible to reduce FUPA without resorting to abdominoplasty. Non-surgical methods such as CoolSculpting, laser therapy, and radiofrequency treatments can effectively target and reduce fat in the upper pubic area.
Choosing a panniculectomy vs tummy tuck is a decision that should be made based on your goals. If you have a significant amount of hanging fat and skin that covers your groin area, a panniculectomy is most likely the better option.
A monsplasty, also known as a pubic lift, is a surgical procedure that specifically targets the fatty upper portion of your genital area (your pubic mound). It is specifically designed to reduce bulging mons and get rid of FUPA. A monsplasty surgery can lift and tighten your entire upper pubic area.
If you have undiagnosed underlying health concerns or if you have an unmanaged health condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or a bleeding disorder, your plastic surgeon will recommend you take the time to manage your health before opting for abdominoplasty.
After a Tummy Tuck procedure, many patients experience swelling in their pubic area, which is a normal part of the recovery process. This occurs because the surgery disrupts blood flow and lymphatic drainage in the region.
Excess skin and fat are then carefully removed. (This is where we cut off the FUPA, or get rid of the belly pooch, aka c-section shelf). The extent of skin removal varies depending on your abdominal wall, length of your torso, and presence of scars from a c-section, hysterectomy, or abdominal or even hip surgeries.
Liposuction is a less intensive treatment and typically costs less than a tummy tuck. Liposuction costs between $4,000 and $8,000 with an average cost of $6,000, whereas a tummy tuck ranges between $6,000 and $10,000 with an average cost of $8,000.
Here are some of the ways to potentially qualify for a free or subsidized tummy tuck: Medical Necessity: If excess abdominal skin causes medical problems like rashes, infections, or back pain, a tummy tuck may be deemed medically necessary. In such cases, your health insurance might cover the procedure.
How do I get rid of FUPA? Diet and exercise can help, but the best way to get rid of it is through surgery, whether it's liposuction, a pubic lift, or even abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).
The answer varies depending on your concerns, unique aesthetic goals, body shape, and the number of follow-up treatments required. In general, CoolSculpting session costs can vary from $750 to $4,000 per session, depending on which applicators are used and to what extent.
Weight loss can reduce the size of a FUPA by decreasing overall body fat, but targeted fat loss in just the FUPA area is not possible without targeted treatments or surgery.
No-Cut Tummy Tuck is a non-surgical procedure which actually combines three treatments (BodyTite, liposuction, and Morpheus8) to simultaneously remove excess fat and tighten loose skin caused by pregnancy, weight loss, and/or aging.
Today, there is a new option out there, known as a Tickle Tuck. It combines the effective fat loss technique of Liposuction with a Tummy Tuck, giving you a nicely shaped and well-toned stomach!
However, in other situations, a tummy tuck may make your pubic region more prominent. If your pubic region is sagging, a tummy tuck won't provide enough of a pubic lift. Removing the excess skin and fat tissues from your belly may make your mons pubis (the fleshy part above the vaginal cleft) more visible.