Can I dye my hair prior to having a cyst removed from my scalp?

For standard surgical procedures, we advise that hair dye prior to the procedure is okay. We do typically recommend waiting to dye your hair for a period of time following the procedure which is influenced by which surgery you had and where the incision lines are placed. It is recommended you discuss with your treating provider prior to making this decision.

I would not recommend having your hair dyed within a week of having a cyst on your scalp removed.  You may want to check with the surgeon who will be performing your procedure, as each surgeon will have their own preferences.  

Probably for your best chance of healing and best cosmetic outcome, you might want to wait until the sutures or stitches are removed before getting your hair colored.   That being said, I have had plenty of patients have a scalp biopsy or cyst removal, and only told me their hair was recently colored after we had done the procedure, and they came out just fine.  So discuss it with your dermatologist, but they will probably advise you to wait.  Good luck!

Hello and thank you for your question! I would recommend that you wait until after the incision is fully healed prior to doing any type of hair treatment. If you must dye your hair before the procedure I would recommend doing it at least a week prior. It is always best to call the doctor with whom you are scheduled with to get specific directions.