FUE and contact sports?

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It's been about 6 weeks since I've had my FUE hair transplant done. My doctor told me after 1 month I can resume kickboxing, wrestling, and MMA. I understand that after 10 days your grafts are in place and there's almost no way you can ruin them. Now I compete in these sports so I will be taking shots to the head from professionals, am I okay to go ahead and start training now that I'm 6 weeks post op?

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Dear gimmemyhairbackThanks for the question. After 2 month your scalp is totally healed and yes you can play contact sports and also do other sport activities. I wish you all the best.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Follow your doctors advice and use common sense.  Taking "shots to your head" after surgery does not seem wise.

Alan S. Feller, DO · Answer

I tell my patients they can return to sports two weeks after hair transplant. 4 weeks if it is contact sports. We've had a  bunch of Jiu Jitsu practitioners here and they've had no problems.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

you can start contact sport once you are completely healed. Most people can return to contact sport after three weeks. However if you have concerns it is a good idea to follow up with your doctor.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You should be completely normal by now. Full contact sports, with the approval of your doctor, should be ok

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