Senior Member Severn Posted July 9, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 9, 2009 I'm probably 3 months out from my surgery and have started doing the scalp exercises. I know it's worth it, especially since my scalp has been judged to be on the tight side. But man, I would pay to have a nice massager that would do it for you while you watch TV. My arms get exhausted doing the excersices after about 20 minutes. My Hair Loss Web Site - Dr. Ron Shapiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Severn Posted July 9, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 9, 2009 I'm probably 3 months out from my surgery and have started doing the scalp exercises. I know it's worth it, especially since my scalp has been judged to be on the tight side. But man, I would pay to have a nice massager that would do it for you while you watch TV. My arms get exhausted doing the excersices after about 20 minutes. My Hair Loss Web Site - Dr. Ron Shapiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted July 9, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 9, 2009 If someone has been deemed to have excellent laxity is it necessary to massage presurgery? Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 It is probably not necessary if it is your first procedure. It usually is only an issue for those who have been told they have tight scalps to begin with or patients who have had prior procedures. It is amazing how adding just a few millimeters of additional movement of the scalp can allow the doctor to remove more scar tissue and hair baring scalp and still close the wound with less tension. Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Severn Posted July 9, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 9, 2009 I had 3 scalp reductions 14 years ago. The consultant gauged my laxity as "tight" while the doctor gave me a rating of average. They both said I should continue with the exercises though. Speegs: If you were judged to have excellent laxity, I guess it still depends on how many you plan to have on your first session. My guess is if you are doing around 2500 to finish the entire job, you probably don't need to do the exercises. But it certainly doesn't hurt. My Hair Loss Web Site - Dr. Ron Shapiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rachmunas4life Posted July 9, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 9, 2009 I'm 26 and my scalp is extremely movable! I feel I'd be a case where I would have donor stretching. I know this is common for younger patients. If I was a NW7 I think Dr. Wong could get 10,000 grafts out of my scalp in one session and make it a record, haha! That's why I'm going to try FUE first. I feel I have no choice for temple and hairline work. But if you have even an average scalp it really helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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