Exercise after Beard Transplant?

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There is various conflicting answers online as to when you can resume exercise (Weightlifting in particular) after a beard transplant. I have asked my doctor but the reasons around waiting severals weeks to exercise isn’t clear. How long should I wait? I understand weightlifting increases blood pressure and you don’t want to increase the blood pressure in your head, but will increased pressure to the head actually cause harm to implants in the face? If it does, what will actually happen?

Ross Kopelman, DO · Answer

I understand the confusion around when it's safe to return to exercise, especially weightlifting, after a beard transplant. Generally, most doctors recommend waiting at least 1 to 2 weeks before resuming intense exercise, and there’s a good reason for this. After a transplant, the newly implanted hair follicles need time to settle in and secure themselves in the scalp or facial skin. Weightlifting, or any exercise that raises your heart rate and blood pressure, can increase blood flow to the head, which might disrupt the healing process.
If you return to weightlifting too soon, the increased blood pressure could theoretically lead to swelling or even cause some grafts to dislodge, especially in the early days post-op. If a graft were to be dislodged, it could result in poor growth or patchy areas where the hair doesn't take properly.
To minimize any risk to your transplant, I’d recommend waiting the full two weeks as your doctor suggested and easing back into exercise gradually. It’s always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to something as delicate as your transplant. Give your body the time it needs to heal so you can ensure the best results long term.

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