Can the incision for a tummy tuck be lower than the pubic hair line? I am quite hairy and worried that the hair line will be pulled up too high if not. I have read a lot of reviews on here where ladies have complained of this. ( I don't mind if I have a small vertical scar from belly button, I would prefer that to hair up my stomach.) Thank you in advance Kim
May 19, 2016
Answer: Keep the scar low. Current trends are for very low rise undergarments/jeans/shorts. Generally the scar is kept quite low on my patients. The old teaching was to leave 7 cm (3 inches, about the length of your index finger) from the top of the labia to the top of the pubic hair. We are now using about 5 cm (2 inches) for nearly all women. This can be important from both the hair growth standpoint, but also the color of the skin which is often a bit darker.Make sure to bring up those concerns when you see your plastic surgeon to be sure you're both on the same page prior to surgery.
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May 19, 2016
Answer: Keep the scar low. Current trends are for very low rise undergarments/jeans/shorts. Generally the scar is kept quite low on my patients. The old teaching was to leave 7 cm (3 inches, about the length of your index finger) from the top of the labia to the top of the pubic hair. We are now using about 5 cm (2 inches) for nearly all women. This can be important from both the hair growth standpoint, but also the color of the skin which is often a bit darker.Make sure to bring up those concerns when you see your plastic surgeon to be sure you're both on the same page prior to surgery.
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May 18, 2016
Answer: The position of a tummy tuck scar. The answer to your question is definitely yes. My scar is often situated to remove the upper third of the pubic hair which allows for very nice suspension of the mons as well as keeps the scar low enough to be hidden in a bikini.
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May 18, 2016
Answer: The position of a tummy tuck scar. The answer to your question is definitely yes. My scar is often situated to remove the upper third of the pubic hair which allows for very nice suspension of the mons as well as keeps the scar low enough to be hidden in a bikini.
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