4 Ways To Say “Goodbye” To Fupa Without Diet And Exercises

FUPA is a slang acronym for the ‘Fat Upper Pubic Area’. In medical terms is also called the mons pubis. This zone is quite intimate, thus many women don’t speak about it aloud. If you are self-conscious about it and want to get rid of the FUPA, jump right to the list of effective treatments. Additionally, find out how you can improve mons pubis appearance with the workout.

In this article, we will explore the reasons for FUPA and effective ways to deal with it. For every treatment, we also explore the scientific literature on the efficiency of fat reduction.

Why do you have a FUPA?

The accumulation of the fullness in mons pubis happens due to several factors:

• Genetics
• Hormonal changes
• Aging
• Rapid weight gain or loss

Some people start to notice a prominent mons pubis after having C-sections or tummy track. 

4 common ways to get rid of FUPA

Fighting stubborn FUPA is not easy at all. You can consider both invasive and non-invasive treatments, including liposuction, cryolipolysis, laser treatment, and monsplasty. All have their application, advantages, drawbacks, side effects, and possible complications. We have considered all of them and reviewed the scientific literature to tell you which solution is more effective. 

Liposuction

Liposuction is one of the most popular plastic surgery in the United States. In 2020 the Americal Society of Plastic Surgeons reported about 211 067 liposuction procedures. The most popular are tumescent liposuction, laser-assisted liposuction, and ultrasound-assisted liposuction.

Tumescent liposuction  — the gold standard of liposuction

This is the most common liposuction procedure for flattering mons pubis as it is minimally invasive. It is well-known and has proved its efficiency and safety since 1987. The doctor performs the surgery under local anesthesia. He firstly infuses saline solution with medications to reduce pain and blood loss. Subsequently, he applies a micro-cannula to the fat layer through a small incision and sucks out the liquid and fat.

Hint! A cannula is a tube with apertures on the tip used to suck off fat from the treated region

Tumescent liposuction has low risks. The complications occur rarely and may include skin irregularity, infections, postoperative pain, scars, fatigue, etc.

Laser-assisted liposuction  — meltdown your fat

Laser Lipo or laser-assisted liposuction (LAL) or Smart Lipo is a trendy method for fat removal. It has tumescent liposuction as the base: a practitioner injects saline solution to the desired area. During the procedure, a doctor makes a small incision in the target area. He applies a microlaser to melt down the fat cells, and gently removes the liquid fat. 

LAL uses a microcannula and leads to less bleeding due to laser-assisted coagulation of small blood vessels. It is more time-consuming compared to the previous method (TL). As the temperature is high it remodels collagen after treatment leading to skin tightening. The procedure is costly as it involves expensive laser equipment.

Hint! A cannula is a tube with apertures on the tip used to suck off fat from the treated region
The treatment possesses some rare risks including infections, burns, hematoma, and scarring. Spend time selecting a doctor with extensive experience with laser liposuction to decrease the possibility of traumas.

Ultrasound-assisted lipolysis (UAL)

Ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) or VASER combines tumescent saline injection and fat melting. Local anesthesia with light sedation is used for treating mons pubis.

The procedure starts with injecting a large volume of tumescent solution into the treated area to soften and numb. The special probe is inserted under the skin and produces ultrasonic waves and creates an emulsion of fat cells. Then a doctor uses a cannula to suck out the fat. Less bleeding and increased skin contraction occurs with this method. Fat cells remain intact so they are suitable for subsequent fat transfers.

Hint! A cannula is a tube with apertures on the tip used to suck off fat from the treated region

UAL is a three-step procedure and involved expensive ultrasonic equipment, thus the cost of the procedure is higher and can last longer.

A practitioner should have appropriate training and experience to avoid traumas. The common risks are burns and inflammation. After VASER you can go home just after the procedure. In 2-7 days you will return to normal activity, and after the fourth week you can begin exercising and doing manual labor job. You can experience swelling, bruising, and numbness for 5-6 weeks afterward. The full result you will see within 2-3 months.

Do the liposuction methods differ in their efficiency?

In the world of advertising, it is hard to differentiate effective technology from those that bring only marketing advantages. Many scientific articles are sponsored by the equipment manufacturer producing possible biased results. Below we compare the efficiency of high-tech liposuction methods to classical tumescent liposuction (TL).

As you can see from the table, there are no major added benefits from applying either LAL or UAL compared to the classical TL. The trendy methods are equally effective and may decrease blood loss and enhance shin shrinkage to some grade. However, they are more expensive than classical tumescent liposuction. Depending on your case you can be a good candidate for new-tech treatment, but you need to consult with the doctor about it.

Cryolipolysis — a non-surgical and non-invasive procedure

Cryolipolysis is a non-invasive method to get rid of excess fat. During the procedure, a practitioner applies an applicator to the selected body region, that freezes fat cells. Fat cells crystalize and destroy, leaving the body through the lymphatic system. 

You will start to see results in the first 3-4 weeks with the final result within 6 months. The treatment does not require sedation or anesthesia and you can continue your activities just after the procedure. Depending on individual cases from 1 to 3 sessions are required to achieve the desired result.

СoolSculpting is not FDA-approved to treat mons pubis fat, however, many practitioners use it off-label.

Cryopilolysis is effective in reducing a pinchable of fat. You should be in good shape and have no loose skin. CooldSculping does not address sagging skin.

A systematic review of 19 articles about the efficiency of cryolipolysis shows that on average patients lost 14.67-28.5% of the fat in treated areas.

SculpSure —  destroys fat cells with heat

SculpSure is another non-invasive method you can consider to fight excess mons pubic. The device destroys fat cells with heating from laser energy. The procedure lasts less than an hour, so it is possible to have it even during the lunch break. 

During one session, you can get rid of up to 24% of fat cells in the treated area. Thus, you may need more sessions to achieve desired results. The first results start to be noticeable within six weeks, while the final result you will see in three months.

In the first few days after the procedure, you may experience pain, redness, bruising, and swelling in the treated area. The area can remain highly sensitive for up to two weeks.

SculpSure possesses a low risk of complications including bruising, and lumps of damaged fat cells.

Monsplasty (mons lift) — for those with large FUPA

Sometimes you can be not a good candidate for liposuction or non-invasive methods, then the monsplasty is a great option. This surgical procedure aims to lift, reduce, and tighten the mons pubis. The doctor performs surgery under general or local anesthesia, or oral sedation depending on the case.

It is possible to combine monsplasty with other contouring treatments (abdominoplasty, mommy makeover, tummy tuck), or vaginal rejuvenation, such as labiaplasty.

It takes a week of downtime to heal. Patients usually feel the most pain in the first three-five days after the surgery. Up to 3 weeks you will have bruising, and swelling for about six weeks. Patients also should give up physical and sexual activities for up to four weeks.

As with any surgery, the major risks of monsplasty are bleeding, hematoma, infection, and scarring.

Which solution is more effective?

Determining the best and the most effective solution for you depends on your goals, physical and skin condition, and the presence of additional areas for treatment.

💜 Liposuction 

It is a good treatment for those having no excess skin in the area. It will make a medium-sized mons pubis flat, but the skin will not be tight and firm. 

💚 Cryolipolysis

This treatment will work for small and moderate-sized FUPA. It has no downtime and the patient experiences only a little discomfort.

💛 SculpSure

You will get the most benefits from this treatment if you have a little extra fat in the mons pubis area. The procedure lasts around 25 minutes.

💙 Monsplasty

This is the most suitable procedure for the reduction of large and bulged mons pubic with sagging skin. 

Does workout and diet help get rid of a FUPA?

The FUPA is hard to address with only exercise and diet. While you are training, you usually lose fat evenly, not only in the desired spot. Still, exercises are the healthiest way to reduce FUPA.

Many people end up in situations where they have a normal physical form and, still have excess FUPA. Moreover, sport does not fix the sagging skin after weight loss.

Even if you decided to remove stubborn fat through cosmetology treatment, you need to practice a healthy lifestyle to maintain good form. Below we list 4 the most effective exercises for the lower abdomen. They will help you to improve the appearance of the mons pubic by tightening your abs.

Leg rising

This exercise is one of the best for building a rock-solid core. It works with the lower abdomen, hips, and lower back.

1. Lay down straight on the floor or mat. Put arms at your sides
2. Press your low back to the floor
3. Slowly raise straight legs together, so your body forms the L-shape
4. Slowly lower legs to the ground without tearing off the low back from the mat
5. Hold the legs for a few seconds just above the ground before returning to the first step

Avoid common mistakes:

• Don’t arch the back
• Keep your head on the ground and your shoulders relaxed
• Move slowly to involve all core muscles

Plank

This is a basic exercise that targets the abdominal and back. It engages many muscles and helps to strengthen the core.

1. Extend the body to the full length on the mat.
2. Rise your body with toes and forearm on the floor. Look at the ground. The elbow should be directly under the shoulders.
3. Hold the position for 20 seconds. Keep your body straight and drive the navel toward the back.
4. Increase the time over you practice a plank.

Avoid common mistakes:

• Don’t arch your back
• Avoid sagging hips
• Keep your head in line with the spine without tilting it

Bicycle crunches

This exercise works with the abs, oblique muscles, and hip flexor.

1. Lay down and press the lower back toward the floor. 
2. Keep hands behind the head. Keep the elbow wide.
3. Bring the knees up and keep the shins parallel to the floor. Lift the shoulder from the floor
4. Start to straighten the left leg and at the same time try to reach with the left elbow your right knee. Make the movements starting from the rib cage, not just the elbow.
5. Return to the starting position 3
6. Repeat with another leg.

Avoid common mistakes:

• Slow down the speed of your movements;
• Keep the low back on the floor;
• Don’t tug your neck to get your knee and elbow closer

Mounting climber

Except straighten your core this exercise is also fat-burning. You work with several muscle groups including shoulders, arms, legs, and abdomen.

1. Get to the plank position. Check that your hands are shoulder-width apart. Alight head with the back.
2. Put one knee to the chest.
3. Switch legs by pulling one leg out and bringing another to the chest. 
4. Keep switching legs. Alternate inhaling and exhaling with every leg change.

Avoid common mistakes:

• Don’t bounce on your toes
• Allow your toes to touch the flow while bringing your knee to the chest
• Maintain a straight spine without rounding or arching

Summary

You can have an excess fat due to genetics, pregnancy, hormonal changes, aging, and rapid weight loss or gain. 

Losing a stubborn FUPA area is tough even with diet and regular workouts. As you cannot spot reduce weight the possible solution is special procedures. There are multiple ways how you can eliminate undesired FUPA including liposuction, cryolipolysis, SculpSure, and monsplasty. Depending on your specific case you can be a good candidate for any of these treatments, thus before deciding you need to consult with a broad-certificate plastic surgeon.

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