How much pubic hair needs to be shaved before an extended tummy tuck?

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For an extended Tummy Tuck, how much pubic hair needs to be shaved. Just the hair around the bikini line and mons pubis, or do the labia and down around vagina need to be hair free too?

Benjamin Liliav, MD · Answer

Don't shave your pubic hair for at least 3 days prior to the procedure.Shaving actually increased the bacterial count due to this minor trauma.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question!  This is really best answered by your surgeon as opinions will vary widely.  Some surgeons would like a smaller area shaved, others the entire area, some will shave it for you, and others do not want it shaved at all.  Your surgeon will advise what is recommended for you.

Albert Ko, MD · Answer

Hi there, you actually don't need to shave anything, I have done many tummy tucks without requiring any shaving beforehand! But, should you feel the need, shaving the mons pubis area is helpful for the marking process and keeping the field sterile and clean. Hope that helps and good luck with surgery!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Funny655992,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Typically I recommend my patients to shave the supra pubic area before a tummy tuck.  Best of luck to you.

How much pubic hair needs to be shaved before an extended tummy tuck?

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How much pubic hair needs to be shaved before an extended tummy tuck?

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