Linkk Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Hi guys, I know you can start normal exercise two weeks post ok but when is it ok to do intense physical activity like martial arts, is 4 weeks ok ?. Does doing intense exercise affect how the transplanted grafts grow ? Finally what happens if you take a knock or kick to the head when training, does it affect the hair transplant ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member lifeisbeautiful Posted October 20, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2014 It is usually suggested to wait for a month before doing intense physical activity. I would however be careful not to take a knock on the head for three months. That's what I will do anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linkk Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Isn't the three month thing more to do with the donor area healing for people who have had a strip procedure ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kamalmalik Posted October 20, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2014 I would be on the safe side and prevent it as long as possible. Three months sound like a long time but the longer the better, dont you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linkk Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 I'm gonna be a bit cautious and start around 6-7 weeks post op but will not spar and stuff so shouldn't have any problems with getting hit on the head. I wouldn't mind knowing if three months is the actual point at which everything is safe to do or is just a cautious view, I mean what would happen if you banged your head at week 2 or something, will it affect the growth of the transplanted hairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted October 20, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted October 20, 2014 A big part of the concern post-op is related to the strip scar if you have FUHT. The concern is putting undue strain, pressure, or tension in that area. Even though the outer layer of scalp is healed, the inside dermal layer takes longer to heal, up to eight weeks on average. Judo for example would be a huge no-no because of the various holds and throws that are involved. Lost grafts are of no concern at this point in time post-op. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linkk Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks for your informative reply Gillenator, your point about the dermal layer, is that referring to the donor or recipient area ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bismarck Posted October 21, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted October 21, 2014 I would be very careful with sports with holds -- ie. jiu jitsu, wrestling, judo. The scar might not open up and start bleeding, but you have to also be cautious of scar stretching. The incision site will never have the same tensile strength as uncut skin. I would consider waiting longer. Losing a year of training is nothing compared to a bad scar. Unless I was in the UFC or fought professionally, I would feel silly permanently altering my appearance for a hobby. Perhaps a good time to focus on strength development, isometrics and technique. Leave the grappling, hard sparring, and ground work for later. Gill was referring to the donor area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairisimportant Posted October 21, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted October 21, 2014 Hi, I completed my two months about 5 days back and i started going to gym and weight lifiting. Not heavy though. Is it fine to continue with it ? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted October 21, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted October 21, 2014 Thanks for your informative reply Gillenator, your point about the dermal layer, is that referring to the donor or recipient area ? You're welcome my friend. I was referring to the donor area (occipital zone) where the sutures are located. This is not an issue with FUE because there is no strip scar to potentially stretch. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted October 21, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted October 21, 2014 Hi, I completed my two months about 5 days back and i started going to gym and weight lifiting. Not heavy though. Is it fine to continue with it ? Cheers IMHO, any type of activity that puts tension on the strip scar is not good. If you had strip, I would give it 12 weeks before doing any real "heavy" weightlifting. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairisimportant Posted October 22, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted October 22, 2014 Hmm.. Then I should refrain from doing some lifting. Even crunches falls in this category I suppose. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted October 22, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted October 22, 2014 Hmm.. Then I should refrain from doing some lifting. Even crunches falls in this category I suppose. Cheers! Yep, crunches, squats, shoulder and back routines all potentially create tension in the donor zone. Sit-ups especially create tension on the strip scar...:eek: Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairisimportant Posted October 23, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted October 23, 2014 Thanks for the input. I'll be extra careful then Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairNightmare Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hi gillenator, when will you advise someone that has a strip procedure to start light exercise like running and push-ups? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted October 27, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted October 27, 2014 Hi gillenator, when will you advise someone that has a strip procedure to start light exercise like running and push-ups? Thanks! IMHO, running in itself does not put tension in the donor zone, but I would stay away from push-ups and sit-ups for at least 4 months post-op. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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