Is it OK to wax before surgery?

  It is okay to wax a week before elective cosmetic surgery. It  is best to check with her operative surgeon.

There is no reason not to wax before surgery, but if the area to be waxed is within a few inched of your surgical site (pubic hair/tummy tuck) you might want to check with your surgeon first.  There are two reasons for this:1) Waxing can cause skin irritation which should be avoided at surgical sites;2) Hairlines are often important landmarks for surgical planning.