I dyed my hair red before my surgery and dye comes off when washing it. Is it ok to wash my hair now or do I still have to wait?

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I dyed my hair a week before my surgery and since it’s red the dye still comes off when washing it. I had surgery a week ago and have been afraid of washing my hair. Is it ok to wash my hair now or do I still have to wait?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Make a phone call to your plastic surgeon's office to obtain an answer to your question.  His/her advice will be better than mine as I do not know how you are healing or the extent of your surgery.

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

It is probably safe to wash your hair, but this is something you should ask your surgeon who knows you best. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear  RedQueen3,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Jennifer Harrington, MD · Answer

At a week after your mommy makeover, you should be able to wash your hair, but check in with your plastic surgeon’s office first just to be sure. Everyone has different protocol for these sorts of things. It’ll also depend on which procedures you’ve included in your mommy makeover and whether or not drains were used.

Emily B. McLaughlin, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is most likely okay to wash your hair depending on how far in your healing process you are. Every patient heals differently. Contact your surgeon to determine if it is safe to shower and what recommendations they may have. Good Luck!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It should be fine to wash your hair at a week post op, but as opinions vary it is best to check with your surgeon.  He/She is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery.

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS · Answer

Best to run this question past your PS but usually at a week postop you should be able to wash your hair.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

There should be no problem with washing your hair, but please ask your surgeon.  He or she is responsible for your care and should make all the decisions.

I dyed my hair red before my surgery and dye comes off when washing it. Is it ok to wash my hair now or do I still have to wait?

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