Is it okay to get a bikini wax a few days prior to tummy tuck?

Thank you for your question.  This topic is surgeon-dependent, but in general, I would not be against waxing the bikini line area if it is about a week before surgery.  Ask your surgeon for his/her preference.  The concern is that, if performed too close to the surgery date, skin irritation from the waxing may introduce bacteria to the incision line and increase the risk of infection and subsequently wound healing problems.  Good luck with your surgery.Mark K Markarian, MD, MSPHHarvard-trained Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

I would check with your surgeon for his/her preference.  If you waxed about a week before surgery that should be sufficient.  You simply do not want to chance introducing bacteria when so close to surgery.

I do not advise shaving nor waxing right before a TT. I believe there is an increased risk of an infection.