When is It Safe to Sleep Flat After Rhinoplasty?

September 23, 2009
Asked By:southeast22 in Florida

I know you should sleep at a 30-45 degree angle immediately after surgery to reduce swelling, but sleeping that way has become painful and I always wake up after two hour intervals only to try to fall back to sleep. Is it safe to resume normal sleeping after one week post-op?

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April 13, 2019

Answer: Safe to sleep flat 1 week after rhinoplasty

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April 13, 2019

Answer: Safe to sleep flat 1 week after rhinoplasty

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April 25, 2016

Answer: Ask your surgeon when it's safe for you to sleep flat after rhinoplasty

April 25, 2016

Answer: Ask your surgeon when it's safe for you to sleep flat after rhinoplasty

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