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I am not certain what type of "goop" was used in your hair, but you could try using water mixed with hydrogen peroxide in equal parts and rinsing that through your hair.
Dear Blubird41Thank you for your question! A nice shower with shampoo! Enjoy!Trevor M Born MD
Be sure your doctor knows you are planning to wash your hair. Generally, showering and gently washing the hair is okay 48 hours after your surgery. I like baby shampoo, as it is gentle and usually good at getting tangles and products out of the hair. Conditioner can also be used after to help with this. Best wishes, Dr. BlaggAustin, TX
The goop is probably KY or something like it. We always wash the patients hair before the dressing is put on (sorry for self promoting). Sticky substances often wash out a little better with some baby oil in your hair conditioner. Try that, good luck. Jane
Thank you Dr. Chung for your answer. I also wash my patient's hair after surgery. I want my patients to be comfortable, and I want to be sure patients are careful around incisions.After the time and care my surgical team and I spend on making the results as perfect for the patient as they can be think they deserve everything possible to make them feel their best after surgery. Selfishly, I want to be sure no one is careless around the incisions.