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How Long Do I Have to Sleep on my Back After Breast Augmentation?
I had breast augmentation on February 9th 2012 400CC / silicone / under the muscle / incision around areola. No problems at all, no pain and i feel great! I normally sleep on my side so, it has been hard to stay sleeping the whole night on my back. When is it safe to start sleeping on my side or on my stomach? I worry that if i try sleeping on my side or stomach I might wake up with the implants towards one side, capsulated, deform or even pop it. Could it be painful if i try another position?
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Lynla
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Sleeping after a breast augmentation
I tell my patients to sleep on their back for at least 6 weeks after a breast augmentation to prevent deformation of the implant and the scar capsule that is forming around the implant during that time. I tell my patients not to sleep on their stomach ever because I believe that position leads to drooping appearance of the breast. Also most women tell me it is a bit uncomfortable to sleep prone after a breast augmentation anyway.
The other reason to sleep on your back is that you will...
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Sleeping on Stomach After Breast Augmentation
I recommend not sleeping on the stomach for about a month out from the procedure. Sleeping on your side is fine if it feels comfortable.
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Sleeping after Breast Augmentation
In my practice, after Breast Augmentation, my patients are asked to sleep on their side or back for generally 6 weeks. If something is hurting or uncomfortable, then I would avoid that position. All the best.
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Sleeping position after augmentation
Usually I have patients sleep on their back with a couple pillows to prop them up some for about three weeks, or until they are comfortable sleeping on their sides. Patients tell me on average, it is about three weeks before they are comfortable sleeping on their side.
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Sleeping After A Breast Augmentation
As I answer this, you are 5 weeks after surgery. I prefer that my patients sleep on their backs for the first 3-4 weeks. I then allow them to sleep on their sides as comfort allows. They then progress to sleeping on their abdomens from there as comfort allows as well. Be sure to discuss this with your surgeon as they may proceed at a different pace. Good luck.
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Sleeping on your side or stomach after augmentation.
Sleeping position is most important during the first 4-6 weeks following surgery. During this time, the capsule which defines the implant pocket is developing. Sleeping on your sides or stomach is typically okay following the first month or so after surgery.
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Sleeping on your back or side after breast augmentation
In general I keep my patients sleeping on their back or side for about 2 to 4 weeks depending on their comfort level.
Best of luck!
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Sleeping position after augment
Everyone is a little different after surgery, both in how fast they heal and what sleeping position is comfortable. I tell my patients if it hurts, don't do it and this covers sleeping position too. So if it doesn't hurt, it's probably fine. Hope this helps.
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Your choice for comfort
Most women early postop breast augmentation are not comfortable lying on their stomach, but eventually any sleep position can be comfortable and will not cause any interference with the healing process.
As your surgery was already over one month ago, you should be feeling comfortable enough to sleep in any position. Many women use pillows to help position themselves early on, but again this is all for your comfort only and not medically necessary for a good result.
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How long do I have to sleep on by back after Breast Implants?
There is no hard fast rule however, most surgeons recommend avoiding sleeping on your stomach for about a month after having breast augmentation. Sleeping on your sides is usually okay as long it doesn't hurt too much. Always check with your plastic surgeon if you are concerned.
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Stomach Sleeping after Breast Augmentation
Every surgeon has a slightly different opinion as to when it is OK to sleep on your back or stomach. A good rule is that as long as it is not uncomfortable, it is alright to sleep however you are comfortable. For most people this is up to 2 weeks on their side, and as long as a month before sleeping on your stomach.
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Sleep positions after breat augmentation
Each individual heals at a different rate and can tolerate sleeping on the side or stomach at their own pace. As soon as you feel at ease you may sleep on your side if not painful. The same is true for the stomach which can take a bit longer in general. There is no real evidence that you will cause harm to your healing with natural shifts in sleep positions.
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Sleep position after breast augmentation
You're getting close to the point where I'd let you sleep on your stomach or side but every plastic surgeon has his own protocol for this so I'd recommend that you discuss it with your doctor.
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Breast implants and sleeping position
For most of my patients, I have them sleep on their back or side until they are comfortable. There is no set time.
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