Wearing clean/product free wig during rhinoplasty?

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I am looking into booking a rhinoplasty procedure within the next 6 months, I do not feel comfortable having my natural hair during the surgery due to my current traction alopecia hair loss. Will it be safe to wear a human hair wig during surgery? It will of course be free of any chemicals or products and still be completely out of my face. I would just feel more comfortable if I were able to wear a wig

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

During rhinoplasty surgery, there is a small amount of bleeding that can sometimes go from the nose back on to the hair of the temples. This is easily cleaned after surgery, however, if you are wearing a wig, this may be a difficult predicament. Additionally, I am not sure if there are protocols regarding wearing a wig into the operating room. That regard, I believe this decision would depend upon the discretion of your surgeon and the director of nursing at the facility where you would have your surgery. Thank you for this question, and I wish you well moving forward. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. This should not be a problem and a sterile operative head cover can be placed over it. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

My main concern would be getting blood on the wig and damaging it.  However   I think most plastic surgeons would not care if you kept the wig on

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I think it’s unlikely that a surgeon, the nursing staff, anesthesiologist or the Surgery Center would recommend wearing a wig during rhinoplasty surgery.
We usually have patients not wear make up and remove all jewelry.
Medical professionals typically are nonjudgmental regarding people with medical conditions.
You should feel safe going into surgery With alopecia or any condition that hinders you looking your best guy
You can probably wear a wig as you enter the facility, but before being brought into the operating room, you will probably be asked to remove it.
I recommend you bring up your concerns with your surgeon before the procedure date.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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