How long do I have to sleep on my back after explant removal?

Thank you for sharing your question.  Though your surgeon is in the best position to help answer this question as they know the full details of your procedure, but I would allow my patients to sleep on their side or stomach immediately, as long as they were wearing their compression garment.  Hope this helps.

Hello and thank you for your question. After you have had your breast implants removed, there is no reason why you cannot sleep face down on your chest. The only reason would be the potential discomfort from the incisions used to remove the implants. Otherwise as long as you are not having any significant pain you can lay on your chest. Hope this helps answer question.Alexander Zuriarrain, MD

Cleveland Clinic Trained Plastic Surgeon