When can I shampoo hair after eyelid surgery?

Thank you for posting your good question. It is usually safe to shower 2-3 days after surgery. Caution must be exercised in avoiding pulling on the eyelids. Hope this helps.

Yes, it is safe to shampoo your hair 2 weeks after eyelid surgery. I would be careful not to scrub your eyelid incisions and pat the eyelids dry after showering. 

The eyelid sutures are waterproof very rapidly after surgery.  We ask patients not to shower the night of surgery.  After that they are permitted to shower.  Undoubtedly you have a stack of papers from your surgeon that contains their preference.  However, there is no reason on earth preventing you from having a shower now.

Short Answer: 48 hours after surgeryLong Answer: Shampoo isn't necessarily bad for your surgery. The concern is about getting your incisions contaminated by the water. After 48 hours the first stages of healing have created a water tight bond over the cuts in your skin. You can't scrub or soak, but it's safe to get your incisions wet at 48 hours.If the surgery was not near the hair (eyes/nose/lower face), you can go to a salon and instruct the stylist be very careful about keeping your face dry. I've had a couple patients try to do it at home with little success. Plus going to the salon is nice way to pamper yourself. Please check with your surgeon. They may have specific instructions for your surgery. 

Definitely ask your surgeon, but in my practice, my patients are instructed to wash their hair starting the day after the procedure.  Best of luck!

You should check with your surgeon about these detailed instructions. For my patients, mild shampoo like Johnson's and Johnson's or Neutrogena or fine to start several days after surgery.

Thank you for posting your question.  Check with your surgeon to make sure they feel comfortable with this.  I usually have my patients shower the day after surgery, but ask them to keep the incision dry until the stitches are removed.  Good luck!