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Okay to Stop Sleeping Elevated After Breast Implants?

asked 3 years ago by misskay in stroudsburg,pa
Latest answer by James McMahan, MD
Question viewed 634 times
Tags: 1 week post-op, recovery, sleep

It has been 8 days since my breast implant surgery. Is it okay to stop sleeping elevated now?

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3 answers to Okay to Stop Sleeping Elevated After Breast Implants?

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Sleeping elevated after breast surgery

Thank you for your question. My philosophy is to have my patients sit up as much as possible for about a week after breast augmentation surgery and to sleep with some elevation as long as they are able to get an adequate amount of sleep. After that time, I allow my patients to sleep in a reclined position.
James McMahan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Hello, This question like many in plastic surgery has an answer that varies depending upon your surgeon's philosophy as well as the technical aspects of how your surgery was performed. Your best answer will be from your surgeon.
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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    I do not ask my patients to sleep elevated but different plastic surgeons have different philosophies. Since you are so close to your surgery, call your plastic surgeon's office to find out what their policy is. Dr Edwards
Michael C. Edwards, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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