Why is pubic hair shaved before surgery?
•
4 min read
According to a Cochrane Review on preoperative hair removal, some studies show a significant increase in surgical site infections (SSIs) for patients shaved with a razor. The practice of removing hair before an operation, including pubic hair, has a long history rooted in concerns about cleanliness, but modern medicine has refined the practice based on new evidence. Understanding why is pubic hair shaved before surgery can help prepare patients and demystify this common procedure.
