Body Contouring - The PULL Technique
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Plastic Surgeon Pioneers the PULL Technique: A Revolutionary Technique In Body Contouring
By Steve R. Fallek, M.D.
One of the most difficult and highly visible areas of the body to lose fat and excess skin is the pubic area. In some cases, people are genetically predisposed to a sagging “pouch” in the pelvic. In other cases, due to pregnancy or extreme weight loss, the abdomen fails to return to its original shape. In an attempt to “fix” this area of the body, some people are hitting the gym, while others are turning to plastic surgery to achieve their desired look. While body contouring works well to eliminate many of the unsightly sags in the abdominal area, some patients have sagging skin in the pubic area as well. The excess skin—or pannus—which hangs down from the abdomen is not effectively treated with liposuction or a tummy tuck.
The PULL Technique - What It Is
Dr. Steve Fallek, a New York City-based Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, has created his own technique for targeting sagging skin in the pubic area. He calls his procedure PULL (Pubic Undermining Lift and Liposuction). “It is a combination of skin and fat excision in the upper pubic area combined with liposuction of the lower pubic and surrounding areas,” explains Dr. Fallek. Two small incisions are made in the pubic area (near the bikini line). First, liposuction is done to remove excess fat in the area. Then the incision is enlarged, and the skin is lifted and pulled to create a smooth appearance. The excess skin is cut away, and the skin lines are closed.
The PULL procedure can be performed alone or in combination with a standard tummy tuck or a body lift. The procedure takes 1-2 hours, is done either in a hospital or “surgicenter,” and patients are generally sent home that same day. There is very little bruising afterwards, and most patients recover within a few days with almost no down time. The scar is easily hidden in the same crease as a standard tummy tuck. The scar itself extends only over the pubic area.
The PULL Technique - Who Can Benefit
Dr. Fallek says the PULL procedure is not just for weight loss patients. Many people are becoming self-conscious about sagging skin in the pubic area. But most significantly, explains Dr. Fallek, “the PULL technique is a safe and effective way to rejuvenate this area without resorting to genital surgery.” With the emphasis on low-cut fashion, the PULL procedure may benefit these patients, as well.
STEVE R. FALLEK, M.D.
Cosmetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon
New York, NY & Englewood, NJ
Dr. Fallek obtained his B.A. degree from the University of Pennsylvania, cum laude, in 1987, and received his M.D. from Mount Sinai School of Medicine New York, NY in 1991.
After medical school, he completed a general surgery residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where he then received fellowship training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
For more information please visit www.fallekplasticsurgery.com or call 201•541•4181
