Senior Member canadian_buba Posted January 20, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted January 20, 2009 Does anyone know when it is safe to go into a Hot Tub (outdoor) post HT? Just wondering as it is one of my favorite past times up here in the Canadian Winter! Please advise. Cheers Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member canadian_buba Posted January 20, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 20, 2009 Does anyone know when it is safe to go into a Hot Tub (outdoor) post HT? Just wondering as it is one of my favorite past times up here in the Canadian Winter! Please advise. Cheers Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member imissthebarber Posted January 21, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted January 21, 2009 My approach to questions like this is why take risks? The hot-tub environment; warm and moist is likely to provide good conditions for bacteria to grow and spread. The last thing you need now is any type of infection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Maxxy Posted January 21, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted January 21, 2009 My post-op notes state waiting 3 month before going in a sauna. I know it's a little different to a hot tub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member canadian_buba Posted January 21, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 21, 2009 I am asking to find out if I can or not.. Trust me I dont want to risk it what so ever! I will ask Rahal and let you know. Cheers Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Reverse the Curse Posted January 21, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted January 21, 2009 if she's in there naked & calling your name put on a shower cap rtc just kidding ask the doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member imissthebarber Posted January 26, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted January 26, 2009 I am asking to find out if I can or not.. Trust me I dont want to risk it what so ever! Sorry man I wasn't trying to offend you, I just tend to err on the side of caution. Did you get a response from the good doc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member canadian_buba Posted January 26, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 26, 2009 No worries what so ever! I thought about that actually! I will ask the Doctor today when I get my stitches removed! I think Im going to wait about a month anyways! Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dr. William Lindsey Posted January 26, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted January 26, 2009 Our patients can hot tub on post op day 3 if they don't get their sutures wet. Prior to that we worry that vasodilation could cause bleeding in the donor area, or that someone on pain meds could pass out in the hot tub. Dr. Lindsey McLean VA William H. Lindsey, MD, FACS McLean, VA Dr. William Lindsey is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member canadian_buba Posted January 28, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 28, 2009 Thanks DR. McLean I like saying that because I have the same last name!!! Rahal said to wait until next week (post op 21 days) to go into the hot tub! And then he said to wait until the week after before I put my head under the water! I really miss the hot tub! She has light, and music and everything! So nice in the Canadian winters! http://www.jacuzzihottubs.com/j-400/j-480.html Cheers Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dr. William Lindsey Posted January 30, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted January 30, 2009 Then do what he says and enjoy the tub in Feb! Dr. Lindsey McLean VA William H. Lindsey, MD, FACS McLean, VA Dr. William Lindsey is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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