Why do you have to sleep on an incline after breast surgery?

May 12, 2016
Asked By:prettymeup in Atlanta, Georgia

After reading a bunch of post, some doctors let their patients sleep any way they want and some on their back which I understand but why the incline.

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May 13, 2016

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May 22, 2016

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E. Ronald Finger, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 4, 2017

Answer: Position for Sleeping after Breast Surgery

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Richard A. Bartlett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 4, 2017

Answer: Position for Sleeping after Breast Surgery

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May 13, 2016

Answer: Sleep position after breast augmentation

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David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 4, 2017

Answer: Depends on your surgeon.

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Ram Kalus, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Depends on your surgeon.

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