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Aids to sleep on tummy after BBL: I will be having torso liposuction and BBL.

MarFulJan 11, 2018
I am about 170 lbs with C cup breast. I need to sleep on tummy after surgery. I cannot do that (only side) so I am looking for tools that can help me accomplish tummy sleeping. Thanks

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