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Sleep on Stomach 16 Days After Breast Augmentation?
I am 16 days Breast augmentation post-op and everything seems to be going well. My question is, is it okay to sleep on my stomach again if I am comforatable with it? I am in need of sleep badly and I am a stomach sleeper.
Asked 33 months ago by
BellaLeone in Jacksonville, FL
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Sleeping on your stomach after breast implant augmentation surgery
In the event of a straightforward breast augmentation, I will allow my patients to sleep on their stomach but this is not the case with all surgoens nor are all patients capable of tolerating this. Discuss with your surgeon.
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Postoperative instructions after Breast Implants
Breast implants are positioned underneath the muscle in most cases. It takes approximately 6 to 8 weeks for the body to create a capsule around the implant. If a patient exerts themselves excessively or lays on the breasts, they may displace the implant and create an artificial pocket that may compromise the final positioning of the implant. I advise my patients to wait 8 weeks before sleeping on their stomach.
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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2-3 weeks should be sufficient
First off, you should clear things with your plastic surgeon but after 2-3 weeks if it is comfortable you should be at least able to sleep on your side. Everyone heals at a different rate and women with larger implants may need to wait longer. The real bottom line is, if it doesn't hurt, it is probably OK. Best of luck.
Dr Edwards
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