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You will be limited to sleeping on your side after a tummy tuck, BBL and breast augmentation. Discuss with your surgeon in more detail.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno
In my own practice I for the most part left patients assume any position that is comfortable for them. However, your surgeon may have some limitations. Make certain you discuss the restrictions with the surgeon.
You don't have a lot of options other than alternating sleeping on your sides. I would echo Dr. Morgan's comments below. You will be uncomfortable so make sure you have help available for your recovery.
Your simplest solution after this combination of procedures is to alternate sleeping on your side. Discuss in detail with your surgeon so that you are ready for your recovery.
Finding comfortable positions when having surgery on your front and back can be challenging. I encourage you to speak to your surgeon for suggestions. You will likely need to be on your sides and having support from pillows will be helpful.
When selecting a surgeon you should choose someone that has the expertise to provide you with the results you want and the compassion to give you the care and empathy you deserve. A mommy makeover can be an amazing life changer. However, poor results or a poor experience can happen if you a...
I think every surgeon will have a different answer based on the fact that each surgeon's operative time may vary a bit. We limit outpatient surgery to somewhere around 5-6 hours under anesthesia. The other consideration is how long each component of the mommy makeover will take i.e. if your l...
In my own practice I would prefer that you remain close by until the sutures were removed in there was no significant complication. This would be about 10 days. Periodic ambulation while on the flight would be absolutely necessary.
Hello and thank-you for your question.I recommend silicone scar care products for all of our patients who undergo a mommy makeover. Application of the product daily begins at 4-5 weeks post-op. Silicone products are available in gel form, solid stick (such as Prosil), and as strips. All are e...
Hello! Thank you for your question! The mommy makeover - what plastic surgeons think of as a tummy tuck with breast contouring - is a very popular procedure that can produce excellent results! Pregnancy/age/weight loss all play big roles in the laxity and normal aging cascade seen. The procedure...
Hello and thank-you for your question.The length of time it take from you consultation until you book your surgery depends on a number of factors including your availability, the surgeons sechedule and any medical testing which needs to be completed. I would recommend consulting with a board c...
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