Can I take head wrap off to wash hair?

Question

It has been 4 days since I had my chin lipo and I so desperately want to wash my hair. I don't see my dr until day 6 but I am afraid I won't be able to wait till then especially since the wrap seems so tight I have a headache 24/7. Can I take it off to shower? Also I am seeing a lot of post op patients have chin wraps instead. Should I have one also?

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I'm not certain why you have such an elaborate dressing. Call your surgeon ask him if you can remove it for the purposes of hygiene.

Thomas P. Sterry, MD · Answer

In my practice, I ask patients to wear a compressive head dressing for four days.  It would be best to call your own plastic surgeon and confirm that it is okay with him or her to do so.  I really don't know exactly what was done, so it's not fair of me to comment too much on your situation.Good Luck!

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Since your surgeon is responsible for your care after surgery, it is best to follow his or her advice in regards to when you can take your head wrap off after liposuction under your chin.  Different surgeons will have varying preferences in regards to head wrap usage after surgery.  I would call the office now before your appointment to get advice.

Benjamin C. Marcus, MD · Answer

While I can tell you how I would handle this you need to contact your physicians office and ask them directly

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

After submental Smartlipo it is necessary to
wear your compression garment for the amount of time your surgeon recommends.
You can remove your garment while you wash your hair, just be sure to put back
on afterwards. Also, follow up with your surgeon to make sure you are healing
properly.

Can I take head wrap off to wash hair?

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Answer: Talk to your doctor

Answer: Talk to your doctor

Answer: OK to remove compression garment

Answer: OK to remove compression garment

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Can I take head wrap off to wash hair?

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Answer: Talk to your doctor

Answer: Talk to your doctor

Answer: OK to remove compression garment

Answer: OK to remove compression garment

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