How long after a breast reduction can I lay flat on my back without support ?

Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to specific postoperative instructions. In my practice, patients are able to lie completely flat one week after the procedure is performed. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

Specific instructions should be reviewed with your surgeon.  In general, I have patients wear a sports bra throughout the early post-op period as much as possible.  By about 6 weeks they can go into a regular bra and do not have to wear it at night.

Thanks for your question.  Every surgeon has different post operative protocols that vary from procedure to procedure--and sometimes even patient to patient!  Best to ask your surgeon!  Good luck to you.