Can I color my hair after a breast reduction and lift?

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I had a reduction and lift 14 days ago and made an appointment for a color and cut. Will coloring my hair interfere with my recovery in any way?

Jennifer Greer, MD · Answer

Every surgeon has slight variations in postoperative instructions, so I would certainly recommend asking your surgeon. But in my practice I do not limit haircuts or colors after surgery unless the operation was located on the face or scalp, e.g. face lift or brow lift. So I would not have any concerns about one of my patients having a hair cut/color two weeks after breast reduction surgery.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us. In my practice, after performing a BA w/BL generally I recommend to my patients to limit some arms and neck movements for one month. After this period you can move them, taking care and always with common sense.To explain me better: it's not advisable to perform a hyperextension of the neck (throw all head back) as commonly sit in the beauty salon for washing and tinting hair, for the next month after surgery to prevent the implant dislocation, allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, and also to avoid pain and breast swelling. Finally, I recommend you always use a therapeutic bra.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Only with the OK from your chosen surgeon! In my practice I see no reason not to allow..............

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thanks for the question. As long as your positioned properly during the color and cut, there shouldn't be any interference with the healing process.All the best,Dr. Results

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