I just did a hair transplant procedure and I have been asked to sleep at a 45 degree angle with 3 pillows in order to prevent swelling. This is supposed to help the fluids drain. However, I find that this causes me to sleep with my head tilted forward. Will this cause stretching of the scar?

I know that I am not supposed to play sports or lift weights for several weeks (by the way how long before I can lift again?) because this can stretch the scar also. But wouldnt sleeping with my head tilted back be better? I am just concerned that sleeping with my head tilted forward would put additional strain on the donor scar.

You should be asking this question to your doctor. The instructions given to you post-op are relatively standard instructions. With respect to the stretching of your donor wound, some stretch is unavoidable. Head positioning after a hair transplant is less important after 3 days, as swelling is less of a problem.

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