Sleeping on Your Stomach After Tummy Tuck? (photo)

It’s important for abdominoplasty patients to keep their
abdomen flexed for one to two weeks following surgery. This avoids tension on
the wound closure and minimizes the potential for wound breakdown and spread of
the scar. Therefore we generally recommend that patients sit and sleep in a
recliner chair with their knees and hips flexed for one to two weeks following
abdominoplasty. Fifteen
days is still very early in the post-operative course. At this point, it’s
reasonable to start sleeping on your side and slowly start transitioning to
your abdomen.It’s
important to realize that no two patients are ever exactly alike. For this
reason, it’s always important to discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon.

Thank you for your question.
Your plastic surgeon is the best person to guide you as to the best sleeping position during the recovery process.  In general, my patients sleep on their backs in a reclined position (recliners or multiple pillows work well) for about two weeks after surgery.    Most patients feel comfortable sleeping on their sides (fetal position) 2-3 weeks after having tummy tuck surgery.   It can take about 2 months ( even longer if breast surgery has been performed) before most patients feel comfortable sleeping on their stomaches.
I hope this helps.

I generally allow my patients to sleep on stomach after 2 weeks, However, your surgeon may have other concerns and I would consult with them prior to sleeping on your stomach.