Hi, I have existing sleeping issues, and can only sleep on my stomach... which has never been a problem due to being so flat chested... ! But, can you still sleep on your stomach after you have healed ? And if I am only used to sleeping on my stomach, will taking something to help me sleep, post op, on my back .. be ok ?
September 15, 2014
Answer: Ask Your Surgeon for Post Op Instruction We tell our patients that whenever they feel comfortable to do so, they can sleep on their stomachs after a breast augmentation. This is something that you should ask your surgeon though because all of us have different post op protocol. You may also be able to take something like melatonin to help you sleep but again, ask your surgeon before doing any of the above, they are the only one who knows exactly what your case is and they are the best resource for post op instructions.
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September 15, 2014
Answer: Ask Your Surgeon for Post Op Instruction We tell our patients that whenever they feel comfortable to do so, they can sleep on their stomachs after a breast augmentation. This is something that you should ask your surgeon though because all of us have different post op protocol. You may also be able to take something like melatonin to help you sleep but again, ask your surgeon before doing any of the above, they are the only one who knows exactly what your case is and they are the best resource for post op instructions.
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September 16, 2014
Answer: Prone sleeping Most patients who sleep on their stomachs before breast augmentation will eventually do so after, but it usually takes months before it is not too uncomfortable. Early on (first six weeks or so) it is unadvisable, because the force on the implants may extend the pocket that was carefully dissected. Usually patients don't really have to be told that since it is too uncomfortable at first. Melatonin or a prescription sleeper can help if you have a problem. All the best.
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September 16, 2014
Answer: Prone sleeping Most patients who sleep on their stomachs before breast augmentation will eventually do so after, but it usually takes months before it is not too uncomfortable. Early on (first six weeks or so) it is unadvisable, because the force on the implants may extend the pocket that was carefully dissected. Usually patients don't really have to be told that since it is too uncomfortable at first. Melatonin or a prescription sleeper can help if you have a problem. All the best.
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