What do you suggest to you patients to handle the first night of sleeping after Liposuction?

Have a plan on how to sleep after surgery.  Some people like a bed, others a recliner.  Unless you have a tummy tuck or a face surgery and need to be at 45 degrees, positioning beyond that is more for comfort than anything else.  Just don't let you legs be below your body.  I would avoid stairs or sleeping with pets (shown to increase infections).  Simple precautions to protect your linens and clothes are reasonable.

Thank you for your question. Following surgery, I recommend an overnight stay at our our surgery center where you will be cared for by our registered nursing staff. To reduce swelling and help your body conform to its new contours, you may be fitted with a compression garment which will be worn for approximately four weeks. Recovery can range from 5-7 days for liposuction and up to two weeks for more extensive body lifting procedures.