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Tummy Tuck Scar Has Pulled Pubic Hair 1" Below Belly Button, Normal?

asked 3 months ago by bobb1221 in quebec
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 155 times
Tags: 3 years post-op, incision, pubic, scarring

i performed my tummy tuck 3 years ago in Montreal. At first I was pleased with the results but with time realized that the doctor pulled up my pelvic region way too high up to my belly button. It looks strange, as if I dont have a lower stomach, I had to shave off a good part of my pubic hair above my genitals or else I have pubic hair growing 1 inch under my belly button which is right where my scar line is. It doesnt look anatomically correct. According to my plastic surgeon its normal...?

6 answers to Tummy Tuck Scar Has Pulled Pubic Hair 1" Below Belly Button, Normal?

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Tummy Tuck and Pubic Hair Line?

Thank you for the question. It is certainly not “ normal” to have the pubic hair line 1 inch below the belly button after tummy tuck surgery. It is possible that the bellybutton was brought out in an area too low on the abdominal wall flap. It may behoove you to be seen in consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons in your area; it is possible that revisionary surgery may improve your situation. Best wishes. see video
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Very elevated pubic hair line following a tummy tuck

In order to provide you with an appropriate answer, photos of your abdomen are mandatory. It is very possible that your hair line has been raised abnormally high but... You should also obtain consults from one or more board certified and reputable plastic surgeons in your area who can provide you a more accurate assessment and then make recommendations.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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Tummy Tuck Scar Has Pulled Pubic Hair 1" Below Belly Button, Normal?

Often when the tummy skin is stretched by pregnancies or massive weight loss, the pubic area gets stretched as well. When I mark a tummy tuck incision, I pull up strongly on the lower tummy and pubic area and measure where I want the incision to be, as this will ark the top of the pubic hair. I believe that this represents the ideal location for the tummy tuck scar. However, because of this low position, sometimes the old belly button "hole" where it used to be... more
Robert M. Grenley, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck Incision

Without seeing before and after pictures, it is impossible to give you specific advice. It is very unusual for the pubic area to be pulled within one inch of the belly button. Did you have a full tummy tuck or a "mini" tummy tuck? If the hair is your only concern, then I would suggest laser hair removal for significant hair reduction in that area. Good Luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Belly button after tummy tuck

I think we need a photo to accurately assess the situation. Sometimes pubic hair can grow somewhat high but it doesn't sound like that is the case for you. This may be fixable with an extra scar where your belly button is now.
Tiffany McCormack, MD

Reno Plastic Surgeon

www.plasticsurgeryrenotahoe.com

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Abnormal Tummy Tuck

It is difficult to assess your result without pictures. It is more likely that your belly button was placed too low, rather than the pubic area pulled too high. A picture would help define this better.
Paul S. Gill, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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