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Sleeping Position After Tummy Tuck

asked 1 year ago by chinababe60 in essex
Latest answer by Adrian Richards, MD
Question viewed 2,664 times
Tags: position, sleep

I Had my TT on Wed, I Am Comfortable Sleeping on my Side. Will I do any damage by sleeping on my side? I had op 2 days ago.

8 answers to Sleeping Position After Tummy Tuck

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Will I do any damage by sleeping on my side after tummy tuck surgery?

No, you probably wont do any damage sleeping on your side, but the standard sleeping position after tummy tuck surgery is in the "beach chair" or "recliner"  position. This position will  take pressure or tension off of your abdominal incision and relaxes your abdominal muscles, giving you less discomfort. Sleeping on your side this early after surgery will cause more swelling on the dependent side. There also may be a discrepancy in your drain output... more
Kenneth Bermudez, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Sleeping on Side Not Problem after TT

Your body will let you know if you are in bad position sleeping or otherwise following a tummy tuck.  The only downside is that you may develop more swelling on the dependent side if you you tend to sleep on one side only.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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No, I don't think you will do any damage sleeping on your side following a tummy tuck.

No, I don't think you will do any damage sleeping on your side following a tummy tuck. The most important thing is that you are comfortable and your body will tell you if there is any problem sleeping on your side. Essentially if it is not listen to your body if its not painful it should be fine.
Adrian Richards, MD

London Plastic Surgeon
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Recovering after abdominoplasty - sleep position

I would recommend sleeping on your back with your knees bent up in a fetal position.  You should prop your head and upper back on several pillows. Also, place a sheet or towel over your sheets.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck and sleeping

I prefer that may patients either sleep in a back up position like on a beach chair or lying on their side with their knees bent.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Sleeping position after tummy tuck

Sleep however you are comfortable, even if that means sleeping on your side.  Of course, use reason and common sense--I wouldn't try to sleep on your stomach, for instance.  But if you're comfortable on your side, it's fine.
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Sleeping Position Restrictions After Tummy Tuck

Regarding: "Sleeping Position After Tummy Tuck I Had my TT on Wed, I Am Comfortable Sleeping on my Side. Will I do any damage by sleeping on my side? I had op 2 days ago." Most women find it easier to sleep on their sides or on their backs with several pillows under their knees. Your body will tell you what feels best. You will do not damage by sleeping on your bed on your side. If in doubt, consult with your surgeon. He may feel differently about it . (You KNOW how those... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Sleepiong on side folllowing tummy tuck

There are several factors that may influence postoperative activity restrictions and your surgeon may have specific recommnedations. However, it should be relatively safe as long as you do not put excessice pressure or stress on the muscle or skin repair.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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