How to sleep after liposuction on midsection

April 5, 2016
Asked By:kahlilah1 in Plantation, FL

Can I sleep on my stomach or should I stay on my back? I just had liposuction today and I am swollen and sore. What position should I sleep in please?

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April 11, 2016

Answer: Sleeping and liposuction

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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April 11, 2016

Answer: Sleeping and liposuction

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 8, 2016

Answer: Positioning for sleep after liposuction.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 8, 2016

Answer: Positioning for sleep after liposuction.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 7, 2016

Answer: Sleeping

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John Michael Thomassen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 7, 2016

Answer: Sleeping

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John Michael Thomassen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 12, 2016

Answer: Follow your surgeon’s instructions and listen to your body.

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Answer: Follow your surgeon’s instructions and listen to your body.

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Answer: Sleeping after liposuction

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Answer: Sleeping after liposuction

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