Pre-lower body lift "prep'....

I trimmed really close.  I was worried about ingrowns during healing AND I had 2 ports connected there so I am glad that is all I did.   If you shave down and have ports there I think there is potential for an unpleasant experience.   I do think really short trimmed is a good idea.  As the ports stay for a few weeks you want to keep that area as dry as possible.