when can you start scalp laxity exercises?

[Secretasianman]

whether its your 1st, 2nd or 3rd HT, when can actually start your laxity exercises for the next HT? i.e. 6 months post ops? 8 months post op?

 

thanks

[Secretasianman]

hello? can i get assistance on this question?

[StaggerLee123]

The sooner the better. I have read many posts about patients not getting the amount of grafts that they had hoped for because of a tight scalp and how they wished they would have started sooner. Since it is not an exact science different docs advise differently on this topic, some say do 5 minutes in the morning and 5 at night some say do as much as you can. I would err on the side of caution and do them as much as you can for as long as you can before your procedure.

 

I'm sure you know, but I will mention it anyway, that scalp exercises are NOT done for FUE.

[agenteye]

Secretasianman-

 

I would agree with StaggerLee that if it's your first transplant and you are going the FUT route, the sooner you start the better!! I started 6 weeks before my procedure (I wasn't actually scheduled, I took an opening with a clinic somewhat last minute), and wish I would have started sooner. With that said however, the staff at the clinic said 6 weeks was more than MOST started, and I was still able to get 4700+ grafts in my first pass. If this is your 2nd (or more) procedure however (and it sounds like your question is geared towards when you can start laxity exercises after you've previously had a restoration surgery), I think you should consult your physician on when the best time to start again would be.....as there needs to be sufficient amount of healing time for your donor area. Starting the exercises too soon after a prior procedure may cause stretching of your scar, or delayed healing. Therefore, most reputable clinics will have you wait 8 months to a year in between the actual procedure anyway.

 

Hope that answers your question a little better?

 

Best,

 

Mike