Gaming after FUE procedure? How long should I wait after the procedure to start playing?

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I sometimes do some online gaming to relax, what requires fast thinking, logic, rapid user reflexes.. Usually feel tired and also my brain very accelerated after some matches (maybe adrenaline rushes? dont know.. ) I have to slow down for a couple minutes to feel that I'm thinking "regularly" again. nothing overwhelming, but still.. as i'm planning to take a few days off, can it compromise blood flow to the new hairs?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You can play computer games after surgery.  It will not affect your hair growth or surgery results.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

The procedure itself should have no effect whatsoever on your gaming abilities (you could even do it during the procedure!)- the only thing that would interfere with your focus/logic would be sedative medications.If you are only receiving local anesthesia this should not be a problem-however the Epinephrine (Adrenaline) in the local may make you a little jittery initially,but this should pass within 30-60 minutes.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

If you're talking about online video games, you should be able to resume playing right away assuming you don't need to do anything that causes direct trauma to the grafted area (such as wearing a helmet).  It would be worth discussing this briefly with your surgeon to get his/her personal opinion.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

You may start to gaming to relax just after surgery . It does not effect your blood flow of scalp  etc. you may start to gym, heavy exercises and swimming 2 weeks after the FUE operation. Jogging, running, sauna, cycling etc don't give any harm after 2 weeks of operation .

Greg Williams, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

You should always seek the opinion of your hair transplant surgeon regarding activity levels after a hair transplant as individual opinion and instructions will vary greatly.In general, most doctors will advise an immediate return to normal sedentary activity like gaming. However, if you are taking painkillers some types might cloud your judgement or impair manual dexterity.

Cory Torgerson, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Account Suspended · Answer

You should be fine to play video games immediately after your hair transplant. Enjoy during your time off!

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Assuming that you have an FUE, competitive sports are something you can engage in within a week after all of the crusts are off of the recipient area

Gaming after FUE procedure? How long should I wait after the procedure to start playing?

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