Scheduled for a Tummy Tuck on 3 Oct 12. I Am an African Amercian Woman. Can I Have Braids W/extensions for the Surgery? (photo)

Question

I was planning on having braids added to my hair so that I wouldn"t need to style or care for it. Is that allowed? Also, if I am menstruating, can I proceed with the surgery?

Sean Younai, MD, FACS · Answer

you can have braids as long as you doint have anything flamable in your hair such as oils, or too much hair spray.

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

your hair styling should be fine.  make sure there are nothing metallic holding your hair for the surgery.   best wishes for a quick recovery!

	Dr. Basu

	houston, TX

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

Neither issue should cause any problem with your upcoming surgery. Best wishes for an outstanding outcome.

Stuart B. Kincaid, MD, FACS (in memoriam) · Answer

You can have braids it’s not a contraindication for surgery. We do surgery on patients on their menstrual all the time. Good luck

Scheduled for a Tummy Tuck on 3 Oct 12. I Am an African Amercian Woman. Can I Have Braids W/extensions for the Surgery? (photo)

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