Sauna is part of normal life for many Estonian patients, but heat and sweating are not ideal immediately after a transplant.
The clinic that performs the procedure should give the exact timeline. In general, early recovery is about protecting grafts from friction, pressure, heat and contamination.
Sport can also wait longer than people expect. Heavy exercise increases sweating and blood pressure, which may worsen swelling or discomfort.
A written return-to-routine plan helps patients avoid accidental mistakes in the first two weeks.