Scalp Exercises after Strip Surgery

[SPimpernel]

How long after a strip HT surgery is it okay to begin scalp exercises to increase laxity in preparation for another strip surgery?

[Mark]

How long after a strip HT surgery is it okay to begin scalp exercises to increase laxity in preparation for another strip surgery?

Just spoke with Dr. Rassman and he said 3 months minimum. You don't want to do anything to increase the potential for infection after surgery, and due to the fact that the wound is on the back of your head, it makes it much more likely that you'll get an infection and not know about it until it really starts hurting.

Give it three months. If it still feels sore or uncomfortable, wait even longer. While it's nice to have a lax scalp for surgery, it's certainly no good risk doing any damage.

-Mark