A couple of questions from someone new to the group

Hello, I haven't had my surgery yet so I can't share my own experience with you. But I am surprised they didn't give you instructions on these things before you left the hospital. When I had my appointment with the plastic surgeon he told me I would need to rest for at least a week and won't be able shower or wash my hair while I have the dressing on which will be a week to 10 days. I have one BCC on my cheek, this was the surgery he was telling me about. I don't know yet if that will  need a skin graft or a skin flap  I've also had a biopsy on my nose for a second lesion which I'm waiting for results for. Hopefully someone who has had surgery will reply soon with more helpful information.. 

Hi Ruth77,

Thank you for responding. I got some information but it was not consistent between the consultant, surgeon and nurses. I have an appointment to have my head dressing checked next week so hopefully can get some clarity then. Good luck to you

Sorry to hear.  My mom had scc also on scalp and had large skin graft from thigh. She is a pensioner so dont know about time off work but it was about 8 weeks before I could wash her hair 

Thank you for replying and hope things go well for your mum

Hi

When I had a bcc removed from my nose the surgeon said that I could get my hair washed hairdresser style...  mine didn't have stitches though as it was left to heal by secondary intention...   

Thank you Puckettyboo. A friend has given me a hair shield to try. If my husband uses the shower wand so that I don't get my thigh dressing or top of my head wet - then I might have a way forward