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A member asked:

Is it bad if i dye my hair a couple days before surgery?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No,: Just make sure the surgeon recognizes you before the surgery. If scalp surgery i would probably wait, .

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/13/2013

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Dyed hair: If the surgery is on your head, i would certainly wait.

Answered 3/5/2014

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