Can I sleep on my back after a BBL?

I would contact your doctors office directly to see what their recommendation would be. I typically tell my patients to sleep on their side or stomach for the first week to 10 days. Good luck with your recovery! 

Thank you for your question.  Every surgeon has different requirements for post operative care.  I advise my patients to not sit or sleep on their backs for 10 days after a BBL.  Side sleeping would be ideal.  The plastic surgeon who performed your surgery may have different suggestions, so please contact him or her directly to find out what they recommend.  Good luck to you. 

The ultimate result of fat transfer is dependent upon the percentage of graft "take" vs. resorption. The less resorption the greater preservation of volume. Thus the goal is to optimize fat viability in the post operative period.While recommendations will vary from one patient to the next, I generally, recommend that patients avoid prolonged periods of sitting or sleeping supine for several weeks post operatively. Patients are encouraged to avoid direct pressure for 4-6 weeks. During this time, they will use wedges/pillows for support. They will slowly increase the duration of sitting periods reaching 1 hour (uninterrupted) by 4 weeks post op.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).