How can I wash my hair if I have no one to help me?

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I just got my implants a couple days ago and I need to wash my hair how can I wash it without picking up my arms

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

After
breast implant surgery, I advise the patients to take one week off from work. You can do the activities of daily living within reason while you are at home. At that point we take out their stitches and teach them the implant
massage technique.  We suggest 5 times per day with the massage and no bra
for one month.  The patients may return to work, but may not engage in any
strenuous activity.  At one month, the patients start to wear a soft cup
bra with no underwire and can start low impact cardio.  At two months they
can wear an underwire bra and engage in more strenuous physical activity.
 Breast massage continues forever, although only once per day.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your augmentation.  I allow my patients to move their arms after surgery to help prevent stiffness, but if it has been recommended that you do not, you may want to consider dry shampoo as an easy alternative.  Hope this helps.

Farah Naz Khan, MD · Answer

We actually have our patients actively raise their arms every hour starting 30 minutes after surgery so not sure why you wouldn't be allowed to raise your arms. Best to call your operating surgeon to clarify your postop instructions. Good luck!

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