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How long after Breast Augmentation should I sleep elevated?

I am one week post op and I have been sleeping/sitting reclined for seven days... When can I sleep flat on my back? Will this effect my ps results?

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Sleeping Elevated

June 6th, 2015
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Thank you for your question. It is very important to follow the instructions and guidelines provided by your board-certified surgeon. I recommend patients sleep upright for 2 weeks after breast augmentation, but your surgeon's recommendations may be slightly different. Best of luck with your recovery!

Web reference: http://www.careplasticsurgery.com/breast-surgery-durham/breast-augmentation/

Brian Coan, MD, FACS
June 6th, 2015

Sleeping Elevated

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Thank you for your question. It is very important to follow the instructions and guidelines provided by your board-certified surgeon. I recommend patients sleep upright for 2 weeks after breast augmentation, but your surgeon's recommendations may be slightly different. Best of luck with your recovery!

Learn more: http://www.careplasticsurgery.com/breast-surgery-durham/breast-augmentation/

Brian Coan, MD, FACS

Sleeping After Breast Augmentation

August 5th, 2014
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Thank you for the inquiry about your breast augmentation healing.
Every surgeon does things differently. You should follow your surgeons post op instructions. If none were provided for you, you should call the surgeon's office and request these instructions.
Best Wishes.
EM
Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD
August 5th, 2014

Sleeping After Breast Augmentation

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Thank you for the inquiry about your breast augmentation healing.
Every surgeon does things differently. You should follow your surgeons post op instructions. If none were provided for you, you should call the surgeon's office and request these instructions.
Best Wishes.
EM
Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD

Usually 1-2 weeks then on your back

August 2nd, 2014
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Thank you for asking. You should check with your surgeon, as we all have slightly different routines.  I have patients sleep semi-upright for 1 week then on their back for 6 weeks with a support bra, and no
sleeping on your side for 6 weeks. 

Web reference: http://www.santabarbarabreast.com/breast/augmentation-santa-barbara-ca/

Wesley G. Schooler, MD
August 2nd, 2014

Usually 1-2 weeks then on your back

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Thank you for asking. You should check with your surgeon, as we all have slightly different routines.  I have patients sleep semi-upright for 1 week then on their back for 6 weeks with a support bra, and no
sleeping on your side for 6 weeks. 

Learn more: http://www.santabarbarabreast.com/breast/augmentation-santa-barbara-ca/

Wesley G. Schooler, MD

Sleeping elevated after breast augmentation

August 2nd, 2014
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It is usually beneficial to sleep with your chest elevated for a week after surgery. The gravitational effect of this position helps reduce swelling. It is recommended after that that you sleep on your back for at least another 3 weeks to prevent unusual pressure on your breasts during the early healing phase.  Each surgeon has their own routine postoperative recommendations.  It is very important that you consult with your surgeon and follow those directions.  Good luck.

Web reference: http://www.surgicalimages.com/plastic-surgery/breast-augmentation.cfm

John J. Edney, MD
August 2nd, 2014

Sleeping elevated after breast augmentation

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It is usually beneficial to sleep with your chest elevated for a week after surgery. The gravitational effect of this position helps reduce swelling. It is recommended after that that you sleep on your back for at least another 3 weeks to prevent unusual pressure on your breasts during the early healing phase.  Each surgeon has their own routine postoperative recommendations.  It is very important that you consult with your surgeon and follow those directions.  Good luck.

Learn more: http://www.surgicalimages.com/plastic-surgery/breast-augmentation.cfm

John J. Edney, MD

Sleep position

August 2nd, 2014
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Thank you for your question and I agree with Dr Seckel but would check with my own surgeon for his recommendations

Dr Corbin

Web reference: http://www.thebreastexpert.com

Frederic H. Corbin, MD
August 2nd, 2014

Sleep position

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Thank you for your question and I agree with Dr Seckel but would check with my own surgeon for his recommendations

Dr Corbin

Learn more: http://www.thebreastexpert.com

Frederic H. Corbin, MD

How long to sleep elevated?

August 2nd, 2014
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Dear R.Oliver,
Thank you for your post.  You should talk to your plastic surgeon about this as I am not sure exactly what was done during the surgery.  In general, in my patients I only ask them to sleep elevated the first week, then on their back for another 5 weeks if possible.
Best wishes, 
Pablo Prichard, MD
Pablo Prichard, MD
August 2nd, 2014

How long to sleep elevated?

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Dear R.Oliver,
Thank you for your post.  You should talk to your plastic surgeon about this as I am not sure exactly what was done during the surgery.  In general, in my patients I only ask them to sleep elevated the first week, then on their back for another 5 weeks if possible.
Best wishes, 
Pablo Prichard, MD
Pablo Prichard, MD

Elevation after BAM

August 3rd, 2014
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Best to ask your plastic surgeon about his/her recommendations as they are most familiar with your procedure.   I generally recommend elevation for a few days after surgery.  Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Web reference: http://www.basuplasticsurgery.com/houston-breast-surgery/breast-augmentation/

C. Bob Basu, MD, FACS
August 3rd, 2014

Elevation after BAM

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Best to ask your plastic surgeon about his/her recommendations as they are most familiar with your procedure.   I generally recommend elevation for a few days after surgery.  Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Learn more: http://www.basuplasticsurgery.com/houston-breast-surgery/breast-augmentation/

C. Bob Basu, MD, FACS

Elevation of back during sleeping after breast augmentation.

August 2nd, 2014
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Thank you for your question.  It is very important that you consult your own plastic surgeon for his or her specific advice.  Generally speaking I asked my patients to sleep elevated the first week and flat on their back for 3-5 weeks after that.

Web reference: http://www.bostonplasticsurgeryspecialists.com/services/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation/

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS
August 2nd, 2014

Elevation of back during sleeping after breast augmentation.

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Thank you for your question.  It is very important that you consult your own plastic surgeon for his or her specific advice.  Generally speaking I asked my patients to sleep elevated the first week and flat on their back for 3-5 weeks after that.

Learn more: http://www.bostonplasticsurgeryspecialists.com/services/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation/

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS

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