Will a (mini) tummy tuck mess up or severely alter my chest/belly hair pattern? Any help is greatly appreciated! (Photo)

August 20, 2019
Asked By:jpchicago in Rockford, IL

I have extra/lax skin from rapid weight gain and weight loss. It’s been 2-3 years since the weight loss and my skin hasn’t recovered. Online consults say surgery is my only real option. Besides cost, my biggest concern is my chest/belly hair. I have a fairly hairy chest and want to keep it. I know there will be some scarring, but I’m really worried what it would do to my hair pattern. How much would a mini tuck affect my belly hair? It already seems less hairy because of the stretched skin.

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August 23, 2019

Answer: Will a (mini) tummy tuck mess up or severely alter my chest/belly hair pattern? Any help is greatly appreciated! (Photo)

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 23, 2019

Answer: Will a (mini) tummy tuck mess up or severely alter my chest/belly hair pattern? Any help is greatly appreciated! (Photo)

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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