I have a friend that's getting a Tummy tuck and is afraid of losing feeling of her vagina. Is that possible?!

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James N. Romanelli, MD, FACS · Answer

Tummy tuck surgery can result in a loss of some sensation of the lower abdominal skin.  But there should be no effect on vaginal sensation. Best of luck!

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

A tummy tuck targets your mid-section, which is far away from your vagina. If your surgery is extensive, it could cause numbness in the upper portion of your groin area, but this is usually temporary and subsides as the swelling goes down. As for the vaginal area, though, it shouldn’t be a concern.

Chien C. Kat, MD · Answer

Anatomically impossible. Historically, having performed about a thousand of this procedure, I have never had this complaint  from my patients or heard of this from other colleagues

Richard Zienowicz, MD · Answer

The nerves to the vagina shouldn't be affected but some permanent numbness to the skin above the Mons always results because of the undermining that is part of abdominoplasty.

Joubin Gabbay, MD · Answer

There should be no loss of sensation in the vagina after tummy tuck/abdominoplasty. These concerns may be the result I'm hearing about loss of sensation in the pubic area from the operation. This can't happen, but is quite a bit higher than any vaginal areas.It is imperative that you seek the advice of a plastic
surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has
extensive experience in tummy tuck/abdominoplasty.

I wish you the best.

Dr. Gabbay.

I have a friend that's getting a Tummy tuck and is afraid of losing feeling of her vagina. Is that possible?!

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I have a friend that's getting a Tummy tuck and is afraid of losing feeling of her vagina. Is that possible?!

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Answer: Mons maybe

Answer: Mons maybe

Answer: Concerns for loss of sensation in the vagina after tummy tuck/abdominoplasty

Answer: Concerns for loss of sensation in the vagina after tummy tuck/abdominoplasty

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