Why is exercise a risk after a FUE procedure?

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I had a FUE procedure just a few days ago and my doctor gave me all the usual warnings against excercise I am really missing my exercise routine (running 3x per week, weights 3x per week). Why is exercise such a risk? Is it the sweating? The vibration to the scalp? The risk of trauma?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.  Most doctors would recommend taking it easy after a surgery.  Most of this is following common sense.  Many patients resume light exercise within days after surgery.  Sweating and nominal elevated blood pressure do not cause graft loss.

Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACS · Answer

With our SmartGraft technology, we typically want the patient to avoid elevating the blood pressure with workouts until day 10. By day 10 there is typically no arm that can come to the new hair other than a bad sunburn for the first 90 days.

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

The first week of post op it is critical not to increase blood pressure or sweat because the grafts could dis-lodge. Also, during excessive exercise adrenaline is released and can potentially hamper the establishment of circulation to each follicle during the first week post op. 
FOLLOW the post op instructions. One week of no exercise will not throw you off your routine too long.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

Whether it is strip or FUE we recommend waiting one week before resuming full exercise.Elevation in the blood pressure and significant sweating can result in dislodgement of grafts.

Michael Vories, MD · Answer

Light cardio work can occur just after a couple of days after FUE, but we tell patients not to lift heavy weights until after post-op day 10.  This is because strenuous lifting before this time can actually cause grafts to pop out.

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