4 Reasons Why You Might Want to Get Your Hair Done Right Before Plastic Surgery
It may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re planning for plastic surgery, but did you know that booking a trip to the salon during the days before your procedure can actually be a great idea?
Along with filling prescriptions, stocking up on healthy, easy-prep foods, and scheduling post-op housework and childcare help, getting your hair done right before you have cosmetic surgery can set you up for a smoother recovery and help you feel confident showing off your new look sooner after your procedure. Here’s how:
A new ‘do can be an excellent decoy
Is keeping your cosmetic surgery secret a must? While choosing an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon is essential for a natural look, expedient healing, and virtually undetectable scars, changing your hairstyle right before your procedure can provide an added level of “security,” distracting others from the changes made during surgery. Instead of trying to figure out what you did to look so much younger, slimmer, or better refreshed, acquaintances and colleagues will notice your new hairstyle and simply chalk it up to your stylist’s magic.
The right haircut can make recovery easier
After certain breast or body procedures, such as a tummy tuck, mommy makeover, or breast lift, you may not be able to reach comfortably behind your head to wash, comb or style long hair for a little while. Using a blowdryer may also be off-limits for a couple of weeks after a brow or facelift. Getting a short, low-maintenance do can help considerably with your beauty routine as you recover. Need some inspiration? Peruse this gallery of chic short hairstyles from Allure.
If you don’t plan to chop off your long tresses pre-surgery, just be sure you give it a wash the night before surgery, and have easy ways to keep your hair up and out of the way during recovery.
Updating your hair color or style right before you have cosmetic surgery can help you debut your new look with confidence, distracting others from the “real” reason you look so great.
It may be your last chance to see your stylist for several weeks
If you are having a facelift, you will need to avoid coloring your hair or getting a perm for at least 4 to 6 weeks after surgery to protect healing incisions from the chemicals in styling products. Your best bet is to schedule an appointment for the week before your surgery—by the time your roots are ready for a touch-up, it should be safe to apply color again (but do get your plastic surgeon’s okay before scheduling your first post-op coloring appointment).
A strategic style can conceal scars while they heal
Facelift and brow lift surgery require incisions close to or just behind the hairline, so if you’re planning to have one of these procedures, be wary of going too short—having enough hair to push forward around your face can help you conceal incisions around your ears or in the hairline as they heal. A feathered short cut or a classic bob looks great on women of any age, and both styles can be beautifully adapted for straight, curly, or wavy hair. Men, you may consider growing your hair and sideburns out a bit before a facelift to provide desired coverage while scars heal.
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While tips for cosmetic surgery like these can be helpful for anyone, remember that having plastic surgery is a personal process; your needs before, during, and after surgery will be unique. The best way to learn what procedures are right for you and how to prepare for a safe, smooth surgery and recovery is to talk to an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon.
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