Sleeping on stomach change Breast implants volume?

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A: Sleep in any position that makes you sleep!

By Sirish Maddali, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Don't worry about the implants. The silicone shell on the outer surface of both saline and gel implants is very thick and strong. It is not easily damaged. Many patients get kicked in the chest by their kids, get into minor car accidents with air bags, etc. and the implants are able to tolerate all of that. If... more

A: No

By Michael C. Edwards, MD - Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Within reason external pressure on your breast implants will not change their volume. There should be no problems at this point by sleeping on your tummy. Dr Edwards

A: Sleeping on your stomach will not harm implants

By Nina S. Naidu, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

Hi, you should sleep in whatever position is comfortable for you. Breast implants are much tougher than people think, and it takes a great deal of trauma, as for example in a direct force from a car accident, to rupture them. I normally tell patients to sleep on their backs for two weeks after... more

A: Sleeping position and breast implants

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

The position in which you sleep should have no effect on the size or shape of your implants. Implants are pretty resilient and should be OK.

A: Sleep position will not affect breast implants

By Peter E. Johnson, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

For the first week or two after breast augmentation whether with a silicone gel or a saline implant it will be more comfortable to wear a support bra at night and you will find sleeping on your back or side more comfortable. After the soreness has worked itself out however you will be able to sleep on your... more

A: Breast Implants

By Edmond A. Zingaro, MD - San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Sleeping on your tummy will not change the volume of the implants. Implants are quite strong and certainly not designed to fail. You should be able to do all the things you did before you had the implants placed.