EXERCISE AFTER HAIR TRANSPLANTATION
Patients can return to their daily routines within 2 days after a hair transplant. However, there are important considerations regarding exercising after the procedure. If these guidelines are not followed, the success of the operation may decrease, and unwanted complications may occur in the body.
During exercise, the body increases blood pressure, which may cause unwanted blood circulation in the transplanted hair follicles. Therefore, patients who wish to exercise after a hair transplant can begin light exercises such as brisk walking, jogging, yoga, or pilates 15 days after the procedure. However, intense workouts like weightlifting or spin classes should only be resumed one month after the operation and with your doctor’s approval. Combat sports such as boxing, wrestling, or karate, or any sport where there is a risk of head trauma, should be strictly avoided. The follicles placed in the transplanted area are extremely sensitive, and it is crucial to ensure they are not harmed during physical activity. Any impact to the transplanted area can significantly compromise the success of the operation.
If you are a professional athlete, the time to resume training after surgery may vary depending on your sport, weight, and other factors. You should consult your surgeon about this.
Since local anesthesia is used during the operation, patients should monitor their blood pressure carefully.
Before starting any form of exercise, always consult the doctor who performed your procedure.
POST-HAIR TRANSPLANT CARE INSTRUCTIONS
There are specific precautions that patients should take both during the preparation phase and after the operation. After the procedure, patients must not neglect the care of the transplanted area and must treat their body and the implanted area with great sensitivity. This helps maintain the integrity of the transplanted hair follicles and shortens the healing process.
Preserving the health of the hair follicles after transplantation is of utmost importance. For the first 15 days post-operation, alcohol, caffeine, and tea should be avoided. Hair care should be carried out gently and based on the advice of your doctor. Swimming in pools or the sea should be avoided for 30 days following the procedure. Additionally, you should avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.
Hair transplantation is essentially an organ transplant procedure, and paying attention to your health and diet after the operation will help you achieve better results.
HAIR CARE AFTER HAIR TRANSPLANTATION
After the hair transplant procedure, the patient must follow an important care routine. If this routine is neglected or disrupted, the success rate of the procedure may decrease, leading to dissatisfaction or complications such as necrosis.
To avoid such issues, the first hair wash after the operation should be done in a sterile and clinical environment by a professional.
The bandana applied after the procedure should remain on the forehead for one day to prevent swelling from descending into the body.
Ten days after the transplant, the scabs formed in the transplanted area should have completely fallen off.