Question:
PERMANENT WAVE BEFORE SURGERY

Does anyone have any experience with perming of the hair before surgery? I am having my surgery in 1 week and wonder if anyone know's if the perm will hold if I get it done before surgery. And will it make my hair fall out fast too? Thanks    — LOUISE M. (posted on February 29, 2000)

February 29, 2000
I didn't have my hair permed before surgery, but a friend of mine did and she had no problems. I would definately recommend that you perm your hair before instead of waiting til after. But if in doubt, ask you beautician when you make the appointment. Good luck and congratulations on the big day. Becky beginning 270 down 88lbs. Surgery date 8/19/99.
   — bperrin

February 29, 2000
I had my hair pered 3 days b4 surgery and had no problems although the hairdresser said it(the perm) might fall out due to anesthesia. I'm glad I did it anyway cause my hair was much easier to care for with the perm after surgery.
   — Nancy P.

September 5, 2000
I am a hairdresser and I can tell you that a perm before surgery is the best way to go and the surgery will not make the perm fall out. The perm will have no affect on wether or not your hair will fall out. The anesthesia is the one to blame for that. The only thing you may notice is your hair being a little more dry than usual. A good conditioner after you get home should do the trick!
   — Tonia B.

December 17, 2003
My surgery date is Jan.12, 04. I plan on having a perm hopfully right after Christmas. I have very fine, thin hair and it's the only way I'll look decent. Plus it's so much easier to take care of. I always have some breakage with my perms, no matter what I do. So I'm not afraid of more breaking, etc. Jan
   — Janet J.