The monsplasty: Surgical and functional outcomes using an effective and reproducible surgical technique

Abstract

Background: The available literature on monsplasty remains sparse and most of the reports are limited to the description of one surgical technique, with limited to no post-operative data. This study aims to describe a reproducible monsplasty surgical technique and to analyze the post-operative functional and esthetic outcomes.

Methods: Patients with at least grade 2 mons pubis ptosis were included in the study and observed for 3 months. Pre- versus post-operative analysis included body image, psychological function, sexual function, urinary function, hygiene maintenance of the pubic area, and post-operative complications. An additional retrospective analysis of a larger group of patients was also performed.

Results: Between April 2021 and January 2022, a total of 25 patients were included in the prospective study. They reported a significant improvement in body image (p < 0.001), satisfaction with the abdomen (p < 0.001), and sexual functioning (p = 0.009). Functionally, improvements were recorded with regard to visualization of the genitalia (36%), hygiene maintenance of the pubic area (32%), sex life (48%), genital sensitivity (24%), and urinary continence (4%). Patient satisfaction was very high. There were no major complications. The retrospective study included 80 patients between 2010 and 2021, with a mean follow-up time of 18 months. No major complications were noted.

Conclusion: Monsplasty is a simple and fast procedure that can truly bring an added value to the patient's satisfaction and functional outcomes. It can be incorporated in both esthetic and reconstructive abdominoplasties and should be a standard component of the procedure for cases with mons ptosis grade 2 or higher.

Evidence based medicine level: Level II.

Keywords: Abdominoplasty; Bodycontouring; Mons pubis; Monsplasty; Pubis lift; Tummy tuck.