Can You Sleep on Your Stomach with Breast Implants?

After searching the literature I found no truly scientific evidence to refute or establish a definitive answer. Thus any advice is based on surgeons expirence, bias, or antecdotal reports. Most surgeons would agree that for the first several months not to sleep with pressure directly over the implants, until the capsule has matured thus preventing lateral ( outward displacement). After several months and maturation of the capsule, in my opinion it probably doesn't significantly cause implant migration. We all toss and turn at night and probably only stay in the exact sleeping position minutes not hours at a time.

 Again this is my opinion and I would advise use a sleeping bra and recommend you  assume the best position you can to get the best nights rest!

Hi! I typically advise my patients not to sleep on their stomachs after breast augmentation surgery for as long as possible until they are fully recovered. The reason for this is to give the scar capsule enough time to form around the implant and to eliminate the risk of deformity that can be caused by the pressure of sleeping on the implants. Instead, I suggest that my patients sleep on their side with a pillow behind and in front of them so they do not roll over in the middle of the night and put pressure on their breasts. That way, they will still be able to lie comfortably without possibly affecting the outcome of the procedure.

Thanks for your question...Generally speaking, patients are ok to sleep on their stomach after 6 weeks post op. Every surgeon varies.You can learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix.

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