Can I exercise the days BEFORE FUE procedure?

Question

Hello, I am undergoing a 1,600 graft FUE procedure six days from today. The pre-op instructions advise me to avoid exercise the entire week prior to the procedure. Why should I avoid exercise BEFORE the procedure? I understand that AFTER the procedure, the grafts are delicate and that exercise can increase scalp pressure and pop out the grafts. However, why should I avoid exercise in the days BEFORE the procedure? Thanks!

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to contact your doctor about pre operative care and instructions since each doctor has a different regimen.There is no reason why you cannot exercise BEFORE surgery.Ask your doctor.

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

Yes, it is perfectly fine to exercise the day before your fue hair restoration procedure. Good luck with your procedure.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

There is no reason not to exercise the day before your hair transplant.  Just be sure you are rehydrated for the procedure.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Yes, exercise the day before FUE. An FUE is treated just like a regular hair transplant with regard to the recipient area, but the donor area has open wounds which require daily washing with soap and water. Within 3 days of surgery, I tell my patients that they can resume full activities, heavyexercises if they wish.

Can I exercise the days BEFORE FUE procedure?

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