Should I Remove Hair Extentions Before my Tummy Tuck?

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I know it sounds like a weird question and of coarse no one has ever asked but i am concerned

Orna Fisher, MD · Answer

If hair extensions are placed using only adhesive it's fine  to leave them in.  However, if the metal microbead technique is used,  they should be removed. Metal can act as arc to the electrocautery used during surgery. Everywhere there is metal attached to the body, there is a chance of a spark or a burn. While it's not sure to happen, there's no guarantee it won't so it is best to remove them.

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

There is no reason to remove your hair extensions prior to your tummy tuck surgery.

	 

	Good luck.

Michelle Spring, MD, FACS · Answer

If your hair extensions are on your head, I don't see any reason why you would need to have them removed!  (You might not be up for going to the hairdresser for a couple weeks following surgery, if that helps with the decision)
	Good luck!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.

	The best thing to do is to discuss with your plastic surgeon and see what his/her recommendations are as well as the rules of the surgery center where the procedure will be performed. I don't see a reason to remove them but again, it is best to discuss with your surgeon.

	Best Wishes!

Moneer Jaibaji, MD · Answer

In surgery, during tummt tuck, that may take 2-4 hours, you will be in a supine position all that time. If the hair extensions are at the back of your head, you develop pressure ulceration and possible hair loss. My advice would be to remove them.

Should I Remove Hair Extentions Before my Tummy Tuck?

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