Will I lose stomach hair after I get abdominoplasty?

Dear Bgt86,

It's understandable to have concerns about how abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) may affect the growth of stomach hair, especially if you're considering the procedure. While abdominoplasty primarily focuses on removing excess skin and fat from the abdominal area and tightening the underlying muscles, it may also impact the hair in that region.

In many cases, the incisions made during abdominoplasty are strategically placed to minimize visible scarring and typically follow the natural contours of the body. Depending on the extent of your procedure and the placement of the incisions, there's a possibility that some hair follicles in the treated area may be affected.

However, it's important to note that the outcome can vary from person to person, and complete hair loss in the treated area is not guaranteed. Additionally, any changes in hair growth following abdominoplasty are typically minimal and may not be noticeable to others.

If you have specific concerns about stomach hair growth and its potential impact on your overall aesthetic goals, I recommend discussing this in detail with your plastic surgeon during your pre-operative consultation. They can provide personalized advice and address any questions or concerns you may have regarding hair growth and the surgical procedure.

Ultimately, the primary focus of abdominoplasty is to achieve a smoother, firmer abdominal contour and improve overall body confidence. While changes in hair growth may occur as a result of the procedure, they are often minor and should not overshadow the positive outcomes of the surgery.

I wish you a successful and satisfying abdominoplasty procedure, Bgt86, and encourage you to openly communicate with your surgeon about your expectations and concerns.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen
Plastic Surgeon

During a tummy tuck — also known as abdominoplasty — excess skin and fat are removed from the abdomen. Connective tissue in the abdomen (fascia) usually is tightened with sutures as well. The remaining skin is then repositioned to create a more toned look.

You might choose to have a tummy tuck if you have excess fat or skin around the area of your bellybutton or a weak lower abdominal wall. A tummy tuck can also boost your body image.

Dear Bgt86,
in case of tummy tuck, part of abdominal skin will be removed but you will still have hairs on remaining part of abdomen. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hair loss on the abdomen is not a benefit of having a tummy tuck.  You might consider laser hair removal from a well-trained expert prior to the abdominoplasty.

Some of the lower hair will be removed as the excess skin is removed. the rest could be treated with laser at a later time.

During a standard tummy tuck fat and skin are removed from about the level of the navel down to the hip bone. The tissue above that is then pulled down creating the new contour. The hair you have above the navel currently will still be there, just pulled lower. You can consider laser hair removal to address your concerns however.

Hello, thanks for your question. Tummy Tuck will eliminate the saggy skin in your stomach, but the rest of the skin will remain with your hair. In a future after the surgery, you can have a laser procedure or another non-invasive treatment to eliminate extra hair from the area. Good Luck!

Hi @Bgt86 Thanks for the question! Unfortunately the tummy tuck will not typically affect hair growth.Best,Dr. Chopra

Patients typically loss hair around their surgical incision after a body contouring procedure.  The remainder of the hair follicles are preserved on the skin.