I have ingrown pubic hairs after my Tummy Tuck. Can you tell me the best way to deal with them?

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I had my tummy tuck in September and I'm thrilled with the results. My only concern is ingrown hairs. My incision is very low, and I've had a few ingrown hairs already, some very deep. They are located in a two inch section and are not directly on the scar, but right below it. It gets a red spot, and swells a bit until the hair is pulled above the skin. Can you tell me the best way to deal with them? How do I prevent them, and when they occur, what's the best practice to take care of them?

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

Each time there is an ingrown hair, it will have to be opened and the hair removed to the follicle.  If you have laser hair removal, you could potentially rid yourself of this issue forever.

Jose Perez-Gurri, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi. I would encourage you to have laser hair removal. If the in-grown hair has gone on to form a cyst around it, then you need to have removal of the follicle and cyst. Good luck Dr PG

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Either IP hair removal or 1 mm punch biopsy each ingrown area are best options available. Seek in person examinations.

Laura A. Sudarsky, MD (retired) · Answer

Try ipl hair removal or electrolysis to get rid of those pesky ingrown hairs. IPL can also help with suture line scarring.

I have ingrown pubic hairs after my Tummy Tuck. Can you tell me the best way to deal with them?

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