The desire to lose fat in the upper pubic area (FUPA) is common.
This area is also called themons pubisorpanniculus.
Men and women both have a mons pubis.
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People can also have a larger mons pubis due to genetics.
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What Causes Excess Fat in the Upper Pubic Area?
A larger mons pubis can also develop due to weight gain.
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As a result, the skin of this area can become lax and begin to sag.
FUPA may only become noticeable after an abdomen-flattening surgery (e.g., a tummy tuck or liposuction).
Lifestyle Changes
An overall healthy diet and exercise are the best ways to reduce excess pubic fat.
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Can You Target Weight Loss to a Particular Area of the Body?
Targeted weight loss, or spot reduction, is a myth.
Forearm Plank
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The forearm plank is a great core exercise.
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It engages your stomach area as well as your back, legs, and arms.
It can be very effective, especially if the skin of the mons pubis has good elasticity.
During a monsplasty, both extra skin and excess fat are surgically removed.
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This reduces the bulge and lifts the area.
Monsplasty requires an incision which means therewill be a scarsimilar to a C-section scar.
Having extra fat in this area can make thepenis appear much smallerthan it actually is.
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Bruising is also not uncommon after mons pubis surgery but usually resolves after two to three weeks.
Swelling can take longer to improve and may not go away for three to four months after surgery.
Possible Complications of Surgery
Any surgery has risks, and complications are possible after a monsplasty.
Being mindful about your diet and adding exercise to your routine can help you lose mons pubis fat.
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