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Sleeping on Your Stomach After Tummy Tuck?

asked 3 years ago by Tori70 in hawaii
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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I'm still sleeping with my legs up and on incline with my back and it's day 15 after my procedure. It's hard to sleep for more than 2 hours at a time laying this way. I don't feel pain, except in my back, and I still have tape all where the incision was, and that's not close to peeling off. But is it okay to lay on my stomach and when does the tape start coming off?

5 answers to Sleeping on Your Stomach After Tummy Tuck?

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Sleeping and tummy tuck

It may take a few weeks before you can lie flat in bed. You probably can lie on your side with your legs bent.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Patients should follow their physicians instructions to the "T". Trying to get post-op instructions from others is like too many cooks - they spoil the broth!
Robert M. Freund, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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When to sleep on your stomach after a tuck

Tummy tucks are a very popular and effective technique to contour the abdomen. Patients undergoing this surgery must understand that there is a significant recovery process afterwards. Immediately after the surgery, patients are recommended to sleep on their back weather side and to keep their hips flex at all times. As your lower abdominal tissues will begin to relax, you'll be able to stand up straight at which time you can sleep on your stomach. This can happen at different times... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

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Post op care after Tummy Tuck

See your surgeon. I agree that you should get your advice from your own surgeon and not the rest of us on the internet. You will be much happier in the long run. Good luck.
Jack Gelman, MD

Frankfort Plastic Surgeon
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When is it okay to sleep on stomach after tummy tuck

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. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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