I just had a breast reduction on 3/26 3 days ago and was wondering how long I have to sleep propped up. Laying flat on my back doesn't hurt and being propped up is starting to hurt my neck. I haven't needed pillows under my arms either. Thank you in advanced for answers. I just want to make sure I won't cause problems or ruin results.
Answer: Sleeping on Back After Breast Reduction? Ideally being on your back and propped up for the first few days helps reduce the swelling and assists in getting up and down. However, there is no recommended sleeping position, basically you sleep in whatever position you are comfortable in and listen to your body.
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Answer: Sleeping on Back After Breast Reduction? Ideally being on your back and propped up for the first few days helps reduce the swelling and assists in getting up and down. However, there is no recommended sleeping position, basically you sleep in whatever position you are comfortable in and listen to your body.
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December 4, 2015
Answer: Sleeping Position Sleeping propped up on your back will help with swelling and keep you from putting too much weight on your breasts. Unfortunatley this is difficult for side or belly sleepers. Try loweing or changing your pillows and adjusting your position. If it hurts. don't do it. All the best.
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December 4, 2015
Answer: Sleeping Position Sleeping propped up on your back will help with swelling and keep you from putting too much weight on your breasts. Unfortunatley this is difficult for side or belly sleepers. Try loweing or changing your pillows and adjusting your position. If it hurts. don't do it. All the best.
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Answer: Not absolutely necessary Great question. The only reason to sleep slightly elevated after breast reduction is to minimize swelling a bit faster. However, if you completely sleep on your back instead of elevated it's not a big deal. Your breasts may remain slightly more swollen when healing for a few days, but otherwise should be able to normalize quickly anyway, whether you sleep on your back flat or slightly elevated. If you are so uncomfortable with your neck pain, then it's not worthwhile to continue sleeping on your pillow.
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Answer: Not absolutely necessary Great question. The only reason to sleep slightly elevated after breast reduction is to minimize swelling a bit faster. However, if you completely sleep on your back instead of elevated it's not a big deal. Your breasts may remain slightly more swollen when healing for a few days, but otherwise should be able to normalize quickly anyway, whether you sleep on your back flat or slightly elevated. If you are so uncomfortable with your neck pain, then it's not worthwhile to continue sleeping on your pillow.
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December 2, 2019
Answer: Sleeping position after Breast Reduction Hi, understand your frustration as it is uncomfortable to sleep propped up.
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December 2, 2019
Answer: Sleeping position after Breast Reduction Hi, understand your frustration as it is uncomfortable to sleep propped up.
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November 4, 2018
Answer: Sleeping position following breast reduction surgery Thank you for your question. We usually ask our patients to sleep propped up for several days following surgery to help decrease swelling in the breasts. I also ask my patients to sleep in a sports bra for the first week after surgery. The bra provides comfort and also helps to minimize swelling due to the compression it provides.If this position is becoming uncomfortable for you, I recommend finding a position that is more comfortable and will allow you to ideally get some sleep. An alternative sleeping position will not cause any problems or ruin your results.Good luck!
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November 4, 2018
Answer: Sleeping position following breast reduction surgery Thank you for your question. We usually ask our patients to sleep propped up for several days following surgery to help decrease swelling in the breasts. I also ask my patients to sleep in a sports bra for the first week after surgery. The bra provides comfort and also helps to minimize swelling due to the compression it provides.If this position is becoming uncomfortable for you, I recommend finding a position that is more comfortable and will allow you to ideally get some sleep. An alternative sleeping position will not cause any problems or ruin your results.Good luck!
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