I'm a die-hard stomach and side sleeper and one of my greatest concerns about getting a facelift is sleeping on my back. How many weeks do I have to do this after surgery? Thanks!
June 22, 2015
Answer: How long after a Facelift and upper/lower blepharoplasty can I sleep on my side? I generally have my patients sleep on 2-3 pillows on their back for 2 weeks after a facelift. Each surgeon will have different thoughts so it's best to speak with your own surgeon about that. Hope that helps!
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June 22, 2015
Answer: How long after a Facelift and upper/lower blepharoplasty can I sleep on my side? I generally have my patients sleep on 2-3 pillows on their back for 2 weeks after a facelift. Each surgeon will have different thoughts so it's best to speak with your own surgeon about that. Hope that helps!
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June 15, 2015
Answer: Sleeping position after facelift It is important to sleep with your head elevated for a couple of weeks after surgery to reduce swelling, and for some even longer. I know this can be difficult for many patients, I recommend to my patients that they sleep in a recliner to help them be comfortable during this time. Many patients find a recliner at a garage sale and then sell it when they are done! Good luck!
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June 15, 2015
Answer: Sleeping position after facelift It is important to sleep with your head elevated for a couple of weeks after surgery to reduce swelling, and for some even longer. I know this can be difficult for many patients, I recommend to my patients that they sleep in a recliner to help them be comfortable during this time. Many patients find a recliner at a garage sale and then sell it when they are done! Good luck!
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June 12, 2015
Answer: Sleeping position after facelift Thank you for your question. The answer will depend on the surgeon and type of facelift that was performed. In general, I ask my patients to preferentially sleep on their back with their head elevated 20-30 degrees for 2 weeks. This helps with swelling and avoids any possible abrasion or rubbing of the incisions. I also ask the patients to avoid fully turning their neck for the first month so as to not put any extra tension on the deep support sutures while the soft tissues are healing in place. I realize that not everyone will be able to comply fully with my recommendations, but this gives them a target to shoot for. All the best!
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June 12, 2015
Answer: Sleeping position after facelift Thank you for your question. The answer will depend on the surgeon and type of facelift that was performed. In general, I ask my patients to preferentially sleep on their back with their head elevated 20-30 degrees for 2 weeks. This helps with swelling and avoids any possible abrasion or rubbing of the incisions. I also ask the patients to avoid fully turning their neck for the first month so as to not put any extra tension on the deep support sutures while the soft tissues are healing in place. I realize that not everyone will be able to comply fully with my recommendations, but this gives them a target to shoot for. All the best!
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