Does anyone have any tips on washing my hair day 2 post-op rhinoplasty without getting my cast wet? (I hate baths!)

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I am scheduled for rhinoplasty/chin augmentation/platysmaplasty in July and need to figure out how to shower! :)

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Imaginative,We have our patients have someone help them shampoo their hair after rhinoplasty.  Over a sink with your face facing up toward the the ceiling.  You can also go to a salon and have them wash your hair.  Good luck with your rhinoplasty and be well.Dr. P

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

You can try washing your hair from behind, so as to limit the amount of water that may reach your nasal splint (cast).  I would check with your particular surgeon to find out what aftercare instructions they may want you to follow.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It is probably best  to check in with your operative surgeon about what their suggestions are about keeping the cast dry after a rhinoplasty.  Most patients wash their hair in a sink while keeping the cast dry.

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