Shaving Pubic Hair Before a TT?

It is generally recommended that you do not shave the pubic area before getting a tummy tuck. If your surgeon would like some hair removed, it could be done on the OR table immediately before your surgery. It is felt that shaving several hours or days before the surgery could increase your risk of infection with the surgery.

Thank you for your question.

Your surgeon will have precise advice for you in regards to what you can/ cannot do prior to surgery.  Out of respect for your surgeon, it is best to ask him/her and follow the instructions given to you.

Best of luck on your upcoming tummy tuck surgery.

Shaving is not required before your tummy tuck. In fact there is strong evidence that shaving within a few days prior to  surgery (even right before surgery) will increase your risk of surgery. In most cases of course it will not make a difference. I personally do not instruct my patients to shave before. See below reference for further information