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

Hello. Thank you for your request regarding will a mini tummy tuck mess up or severely alter your chest or belly hair pattern. Thank you for your history and your pictures. This is an interesting question. During a mini tummy talk, an incision is made in the supra-pubic region (above the pubic region). Excess lower abdominal skin and fat are directly resected. Typically, during a mini tummy tuck, the rectus abdominis muscle is not repaired, and the belly button is not altered, but is just pulled downward. In your pictures, you really did not include the area of concern, namely, from the belly button to the top of the pubic region. However, in general, the chest and belly hair are not altered during a mini tummy tuck. Good luck. If you have any more questions regarding tummy tucks, abdominoplasties, or abdominal liposuction, contact an experienced plastic surgeon. Since the tummy tuck surgery is a big procedure, please seek an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon with significant experience in performing tummy tucks. Do your research. If you cannot find an experienced tummy tuck plastic surgeon in your neighborhood, consider traveling out of state. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen, MD, MBA, FACS, FICS. (Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, RealSelf Hall of Fame, and RealSelf Doctor Advisory Board for Medical Review and Consumer Panel.)

During a mini tummy tuck a portion of the fat and skin below the level of the navel is excised. The tissue is then pulled lower to create the new contour. Your body hair pattern will remain as it is. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

If you have excess skin or fat that has localized in between your pubic area and belly button, a mini-tummy tuck is the perfect way to remove it. The procedure utilizes a short incision at or just above your pubic region.  Your belly and chest hair pattern should not be affected.Consult via Skype or in-person with a board certified PS who is an expert in BodyTite and lipo.  This may be a less invasive option for you.

Thank you for question and your pictures.  The answer to your question is no, it should not alter the pattern of your hair. More importantly make sure you seek a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in the USA for your procedure. I take the mini tummy tuck a step further and sculpt a six pack utilizing Vaser high definition techniques, you would be a good candidate for this procedure. 
Best of luck

I’m having a hard time seeing where the loose skin is.if you simply have a mini tummy tuck it would not distort the hair pattern much if at all.  It doesn’t seem like a full tummy tuck would be needed.

A mini-tummy tuck will remove the skin and some hair bearing areas above the pubis. It will leave a small scar. The hair line will otherwise not be affected at all. You seem to be a good candidate for this procedure. However, you could consider non-invasive skin tightening procedures such as Profound or thermiTight that may improve the skin redundancy without a surgical procedure. These will not be as effective but may help improve without scars. Hope that helps. 

Dear jpchicago,
Based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Tummy tuck shouldn't have a significant affect on your body hair pattern. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because 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

In general a tummy tuck will not alter your hair pattern. The skin removed will include hair but the remaining skin will also have hair and it will look normal.Best

A mini tummy tuck would remove the skin of the lower 1/2 half of the skin below your belly button. The rest of your skin would be nice and tight and probably look much more like your pre weight gain photo. This should have no effect on the hair pattern of your chest or the rest of your abdomen. Good luck

Hello, thanks for your question and photos. Tummy Tuck, full or partial, removes the saggy skin in your abdomen. That will no affect the hair in your chest or belly. If your option is Mini TT, that will not move the position of your belly button, and there is no reason for any change in your hair pattern. See a board-certified surgeon in your area for an in-person exam. Best Luck!