Mons Lift

If you have excess fat stored around the mons pubis, Liposuction will be carried out as part of your London Mons Lift. Liposuction removes stubborn fat cells which are not responding to diet and exercise. A cannula is inserted into the treatment area and these fat cells are broken up using vibrations or high-pressure water jets the fat is removed from the body.

Although Liposuction removes any excess fat, it is not able to address excess skin. If you have poor skin elasticity, then you will need any loose or sagging excess skin to be surgically removed.

If you have lost a large amount of weight, it is common for loose, excess skin to be left behind. This is because the expanded fat cells stretch the skin, and when these fat cells have shrunk, there is often not enough elasticity present for the skin to return to the skin’s original position.

If loose skin only is the problem, then the surgeon will carry out your Mons Lift by cutting away the excess skin. The mons pubis will be sculpted by tightening the underlying tissues and muscle before being secured into place using sutures.

You will meet your surgeon for up to two consultations at our award-winning Chelsea based clinic to discuss Mons Lift surgery and your desired results. Consultations are usually up to 60 minutes and your surgeon will examine your mons pubis area and explain the best approach for you.

To get the most from your consultation, we recommend writing down any questions you have for your surgeon ahead of time, so you feel fully prepared. Your surgeon will also conduct a general health and wellness check, including your height, weight and blood pressure and take clinical photos.

Your surgeon will then send your surgical plan through to your patient advisor. This may include a few options for treatments or procedures that will address your concerns. If the surgeon has recommended Mons Lift for you, your advisor will explain the plan, pricing and offer available surgical dates to you, before giving you a mandatory two week cooling off period to allow you to consider whether you wish to proceed with your surgery.

 If you decide to go ahead with your Mons Lift, you will next visit the clinic on the day of your surgery. You will be asked to prepare for your procedure in the following way:

• You will need to complete your pre-operative paperwork to allow your surgical team (surgeon, anaesthetist and nurses) to review all of your medical and psychological information and advise on any changes you need to make in the run up to your surgery.
• If you smoke or vape, your surgeon will ask you to stop for six weeks before surgery can take place. This is vital to ensure your recovery is smooth and you heal fully and properly.
• You will also be asked to cut down on drinking alcohol as excessive alcohol consumption can also impact the healing and recovery process.
• In the week before your procedure, avoid taking any anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen and aspirin, and any herbal supplements as these can increase the risk of bleeding
• You will need to organise a chaperone to come and collect you after the surgery. This should be a family member or friend who can either drive you or accompany you in a taxi and stay with you for the first night
• In the 6 hours before you arrive at the clinic, you mustn’t eat any solid food or consume any juice or milk (including tea or coffee). You can have sips of clear liquids (water, or black tea and coffee) up to 2 hours before you arrive at the clinic

On your surgery day, you will be asked to arrive at the clinic an hour before your scheduled surgery time. You will speak with your surgeon, anaesthetist and the nurses to ask any final questions, and to be prepared for surgery with any marking the surgeon may need to do.

You will then be taken into theatre, where your anaesthetist will administer your general anaesthetic, so you are asleep and unaware of your surgery. All procedures at Cadogan Clinic are performed using TIVA (Total Intravenous Anaesthesia) which minimises post-operative sickness and nausea and allows for a faster initial recovery.

Your surgeon will then carry out your Mons Lift. After the procedure is complete, you will be taken to our recovery ward, where you will wake up from the anaesthetic and a nurse will monitor your vital health signs. Once you are comfortable, you will be taken into our ambulatory ward where you will have something to eat and drink and a nurse will talk you through any medication and aftercare you need to understand once you leave. When you are ready, the nurses will ask your chaperone to come and collect you and you will be discharged.

The first few days following surgery may be slightly uncomfortable. Most patients are up and moving within a day and able to bathe normally in three days.

You should expect some swelling and bruising in the surgical area which should heal within the first couple of weeks following surgery. You must avoid strenuous activity for four to six weeks following your Mons Lift.

One week after your surgery you will have an appointment with our nurses. They will assess your incisions, remove any stitches and make sure you are healing well. They will answer any questions you have at this stage and explain how to look after your dressings.

Six weeks after your procedure you will meet with your surgeon so they can discuss your recovery and results. After six weeks, if you have any questions or concerns, you will still be able to contact the team and speak with one of our specialist nurses.