Senior Member mosd Posted March 15, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 15, 2017 Guys, it's been 2 months since my second fut. Can't feel the scar anymore and all sensitive is back. What kind of exercise can I start to do lighty? I will avoid crunches, push ups ok? Bench press? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Mosd, At 2 months post-op you can pretty much resume just about everything. But I personally like to err on the side of caution. When it comes to heavy weightlifting, use common sense. In other words, if you feel a strain or it's stretching the donor area, you may want to wait longer to do it. Personally, I waited 3 to 4 months to do any bench pressing, not because the weight was too heavy, but because by resting my head on the bench and lifting, I felt it stretching my donor area. Personally, I would avoid any type of activities that involve significant movement of the donor area that in a way emulate scalp exercises (an exercises of stretching the donor area to prepare it for surgery). Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted March 15, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 15, 2017 Bill gives sound advice here, but ultimately follow your specific doctor's post op instructions in the matter. 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 March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 At 2 months post-op you can resume almost all forms of exercise. I would still try tom avoid the chin to chest movements as there is still internal healing and scar formation occurring. This type of motion could put unnecessary stress on donor area and possible widen the scar. 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 mosd Posted March 19, 2017 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2017 So pull ups and squats should be ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted March 19, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2017 So pull ups and squats should be ok?Ask your physician, I'm personally a little bit weary of the stress that pull up motions may put on your scar. 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...
Senior Member mosd Posted March 20, 2017 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2017 Ask your physician, I'm personally a little bit weary of the stress that pull up motions may put on your scar. if you tilt your head backwards is it really going to put any pressure on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Louisjams Posted March 25, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 25, 2017 At 2 mos you should be able to do pretty much anything unless you are working out in an exceptionally vigorous and extreme manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mosd Posted March 26, 2017 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 26, 2017 At 2 mos you should be able to do pretty much anything unless you are working out in an exceptionally vigorous and extreme manner. Even if the scar is still somewhat red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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