Do you suggest have a bikini wax before tummy tuck? (photo)

Do not shave or wax before a tummy tuck.  It is associated with a slightly higher infection rate.  Instead the surgery team should use clippers to trim hair when you are asleep immediately before the operation. Good luck

Agreed, I would not shave or wax areas immediately before surgery, which also includes suntanning.. best of luck

Hello and thank you for your question.  Waxing is not recommended, as this can increase the chance of an infected hair follicle.   Based on your
photograph, you are a great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction.  This can be done through a low and short
incision, all completely below the bikini line. 
The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on
the exterior.   Your muscles can also be
plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. 
Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of
real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate
their results.  The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are
comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified
board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Thanks for your question. Waxing is not a good idea as it can increase the risk of infection. Most of the time there are clippers that can be used in the OR. Best of Luck!

I would avoid shaving or waxing to the bikini area prior to surgery. Usually the surgeon will clip some of the hair right before surgery. I would also recommend that you call your surgeons office to see what they recommend 

This is a great question. We never have patients wax or shave before surgery as this increases the risk for infection. Instead we use clippers. Your doc may ok clippers at home a week before.  They will definitely have them in the operating room. Good luck. 

Hello and thanks.I do not recommend a bikini wax for my patients right before tummy tuck surgery because of the potential to increase the risks of infection. However, you should also discuss this with your surgeon. Best wishes, 

Hello, if you develop any irritated follicles after getting a bikini wax, this could potentially increase your risk of an infection.  Also, some studies have shown that shaving right before surgery can increase the risk of infection.  In my hospital, clippers are used to trim the hair shorter, rather than shaving the area.

Thank you for your question and photos. I do not recommend getting a bikini wax before your abdominoplasty. Waxing and even shaving can irritate the hair follicles. When combined with surgery like a tummy tuck, this can lead to infection. Many surgeons prefer to simply trim any hair with clippers prior to surgery. If you’re in doubt, ask your tummy tuck surgeon what he or she prefers.

Hi, thanks for sharing your concern and photos with us!
First I want to congratulate you for making this important decision. Deciding to get an aesthetic procedure to change your body and get a new life style is a big step!

Looking at your photos I might say that you´ll be a great candidate to get an entire back, waist and flanks liposuction, with BBL, and tummy tuck, this is because all the extra skin located in this areas plus your abdominal muscle needs to be repaired. Before all this, of course, you need to get a complete medical evaluation and laboratory exams to check everything is fine. For us your safety, always, is going to be first.

Have a great day!

Dr. JPG