What's the best sleeping position after liposuction?

Question

Help please ! My but hurts ive been sleeping on my back ive had abdomen and flanks done.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest finding your best position and staying in it.  It will not harm any fat transfer.  Ensure your compression is right.  Please see an expert.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and I am sorry to hear of your liposuction discomfort.  This is a question best asked of your surgeon based on the exact procedure you had performed.  If you only had liposuction then there is typically not any restriction on sleeping position, but if you had the fat used as graft material, pressure over the area to which the fat was transferred should be avoided.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I encourage you to have several pillows available and use them to help yourself obtain a comfortable position.  Many patients like a pillow or two under their knees.  Or if you're a side sleeper, have one folded against your back for support.  Speak with your surgeon who should have more suggestions.

John A. Perrotti, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  After liposuction procedure you can sleep in any position that is most comfortable for you.

Roger Emory, MD · Answer

We typicall tell our patients to sleep however is comfortable for them after liposuction.  If you are a back sleeper maybe try to put a pillow under your knees, that will take some of the pressure off your buttocks while you sleep.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If you only had liposuction than I tell my patients that they can sleep in any position that they feel comfortable. If you had a BBL, I tell my patients to avoid sleeping on their buttocks. Best to check with your surgeon.

What's the best sleeping position after liposuction?

Answers (6)

More Liposuction Questions

Scrotum swelling after liposuction. How long will it last?

What is the proper treatment for laser burns after liposuction? (Photo)

How can I naturally rid myself of this fat pocket? (Photo)

With Liposuction, what causes rippling and bumps? (Photo)

Will any insurance and/or Medicare help me financially with medical suggested Liposuction or Tummy Tuck? (Photos)

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS