How long do I have to sleep elevated after breast lift with implants? 2.5 weeks post-op

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When I wake up my breast are hard and sore as if they are lifted up. My right side usually feels way more sore which would be my dominate hand is this a normal feeling if so how long will it last

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi jackie huerta,Patients are recommended to sleep on their back for first week then can sleep on their side. You should consult your plastic surgeon regarding your sleeping positions, as he or she knows your case best and will be able to provide you with the best advice in relation to your surgery. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

I allow my patients to sleep in any desired position from the night of surgery on.  It is normal to wake up with stiffness and to have one side that is more tender than the other. Tenderness is present off and on for several months and less and less each month.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

How long do I have to sleep elevated after breast lift with implants? 2.5 weeks post-op

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