I am a relatively healthy 35 year old female. My hairdresser informed me that I just developed a dime-sized bald spot on my scalp and my hair is shedding at a much greater rate than normal. I had a baby 13 months ago and underwent a tummy tuck and breast lift 20 days ago. Could either of these recent events be the cause for my hair loss?
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October 25, 2013
Answer: Could my recent plastic surgery have caused hair loss?
Scarring is a very real concern when considering a tummy tuck. Best to look at many before and after photos to see if they are tolerable. Also good to discus the scar's location on your body with your plastic surgeon.
Chances are you have not done any damage to your repair. Discomfort is still common at four weeks, and the nature of it is not constant. But to give proper reassurance, some more questions need to be asked, and perhaps an examination, so best advice is to contact your surgeon. Good luck.
I don't think anyone knows the answer. I have read sporadic cases both with long term improvement, and with return of central obesity. The TT does not reverse the underlying problem. The PCOS is still there after a TT. All the best.