Why is it important to sleep in an upright position after a breast augmentation??

Hello Carpenter!Sleeping upright after surgery helps to reduce swelling faster. It also helps to keep the implants from falling right into your rib cage. This, in turn, limits the pain you feel.Place a few (3) pillows behind your back when sleeping or use a recliner. It's that simple.Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)

I don't always make my patients sleep upright.  The thought is that the breast implants will stay low in the pocket and not ride up, creating a malpositioned implant.  This isn't necessary if the pocket has been created exactly to the size of the breast implant.  I will very meticulously create the breast pocket to avoid migration of the implant into the upper parts of the breast.  But I would assume that is the reason you are being asked to sleep with your head elevated (doesn't have to be perfectly upright).