Can I go to the gym after a hair transplant?

The short answer

Usually from day 28, if your clinic agrees.

Day by day

  1. Days 0–6Not yet

    Not yet. Exercise raises blood pressure and makes you sweat, which can cause bleeding and swelling and irritate the grafts. Gentle walking is good.

  2. Days 7–13Careful

    Walking and very light activity only. No weights, straining, or exercises that put your head below your heart. Your clinic's own advice comes first.

  3. Days 14–27Careful

    Light to moderate training is often OK now. Build up slowly, avoid heavy lifts and rinse sweat off gently afterwards. Your clinic's own advice comes first.

  4. From day 28Yes

    Most people are back to normal training around a month after surgery. If anything hurts or bleeds, stop and check with your clinic.

Not yet reviewed by a doctor — verify with your clinic.

Sources

  1. Hair transplantNHS, 2023
  2. Top 5 Things to Know About Hair TransplantationInternational Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), 2020
  3. A study of donor area in follicular unit hair transplantationJournal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2013