What are all the sleeping positions after Liposuction on my stomach, back, and thighs?

Question

I have 16 different areas that were lipo and fat transferred to my buttocks. I've been sleeping on my stomach, however, my neck is hurting. Looking for advice on how to sleep, other than laying on my stomach. I'm on Day 6.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I tell my patients to lie the best they can where they feel comfortable. There is nothing much more than can be done with regards to positions.  Find a good pillow to prop you in the positions that are best.  Dr. Emer.

Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

I have no position restrictions after liposuction.  Healing after liposuction k is usually pretty straight forward.  There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery.  The later phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens.  It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient.

Charles Galanis, MD · Answer

I would advise you to relay your concern to your surgeon as he or she is the one that knows the specifics of your procedure best.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

I would suggest that you speak with your surgeon, but if your neck is bothering you, try sleeping on your side with perhaps a pillow between your legs. Best, Dr. Nazarian

J. Howell Tiller, MD · Answer

Generally speaking, one should avoid if possible prolonged pressure on areas that have received fat transfer.  After liposuction alone a person can sleep in whatever position is most comfortable without regard of harming the eventual result.  After fat transfer it really depends on the area(s) treated, how much fat was transferred, how long after the surgery that predicates a person's sleeping position.  Considering all of that then it would be best for you to  discuss your concerns with your surgeon.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided info, I suggest you to buy a baby pillow and put it under your buttocks, also sleep with two normal pillows under your legs to help the circulation and swelling

Brenda Pache, MD · Answer

Hi!.  Could  you  try to sleep on your side with a pillow between legs. Please contact your surgeon and talk with him or her about  the neck hurt. All the Best!! Dr.Brenda Pache

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

I can only respond what I recommend in my practice, I can not offer it to you since you should ALWAYS check with your operative chosen surgeon. I recommend the BBL pillow or even the curvecure bed from bbl pillow.com

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What are all the sleeping positions after Liposuction on my stomach, back, and thighs?

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