What pillow I can use to sleep on my back with tummy tuck and butt lift combined?

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i had my tummy tuck with butt lift combined 10 days ago. The position on my side is affecting me to sleep because my legs got pain if I don't put pills was under when I can't do exercise

Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

With Brazilian butt lift we transfer fat from one area of the body to the other.  These fat cells are transferred in microinjections throughout multiple planes in the buttock tissue so that they can gain new blood supply and live in their new home, providing increased volume and shape to the buttocks.

Postoperatively, no specific position is indicated and we do not have any sitting restrictions.  The pressure caused by sitting is not sufficient to affect viability of the fat cells and so the postsurgical position depends basically on comfort and any other operations that have been performed.

Patients use girdles for 6 weeks and start therapeutic lymphatic drainage and ultrasound massages in the liposuctioned areas, which continue daily for a total of 10 sessions.  Patients can
return to light activities almost immediately after surgery, normal activities 2 weeks after surgery, and vigorous exercise 4 weeks after surgery.  We usually experience a slow steady improvement for 3 months or so after surgery.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
You can adopt the position that best suits you and in which you feel most comfortable, preferably on your sides. It helps to use several pillows to accommodate yourself. 
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Adolfo Sesto, MD · Answer

Is not necessary to sleep on your side, all depends if you feel uncomfortable sleeping over your back, you may sleep any way you like but not over your Tummy.You can sleep with some pillows under your legs if this comfort you.

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