I am 8 days post-op. I realize getting both done at once is not often recommended. In any case, I am only getting a few hours of fitful sleep at night and it is affecting me greatly. I am contorting myself with pillows and hanging off the edges of things to avoid pressure on both areas. Side sleeping also puts pressure on grafted areas. Which is more important at this point, to put pressure on one of the areas and get some sleep, or continue to avoid pressure for one more week and sleep then?
Answer: Pressure after fat transfer There is no single right answer to the question .. Fat transfer to the buttocks is mostly done injecting the fat in fine tunnels into the gluteal muscle. Results of buttock fat transfer are usually very robust but for optimal results I still encourage my patients to sleep in a prone position for the first two weeks if at all possible.I think that it is impossible not to sleep for a week, but in case you have to make a decision I am tempted to think that the grafted buttock fat would likely be better able to withhold pressure.However, the final recommendation is really up to your surgeon.
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Answer: Pressure after fat transfer There is no single right answer to the question .. Fat transfer to the buttocks is mostly done injecting the fat in fine tunnels into the gluteal muscle. Results of buttock fat transfer are usually very robust but for optimal results I still encourage my patients to sleep in a prone position for the first two weeks if at all possible.I think that it is impossible not to sleep for a week, but in case you have to make a decision I am tempted to think that the grafted buttock fat would likely be better able to withhold pressure.However, the final recommendation is really up to your surgeon.
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June 9, 2014
Answer: Sleeping After Buttock and Breast Augmentation/Grafting I tell patients to do the best they can, to try and sleep on their side if possible. A soft mattress may help or pillows under each of the treated areas. It would be best to follow your surgeons instructions, as each person is very particular with their post operative instructions. I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.
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June 9, 2014
Answer: Sleeping After Buttock and Breast Augmentation/Grafting I tell patients to do the best they can, to try and sleep on their side if possible. A soft mattress may help or pillows under each of the treated areas. It would be best to follow your surgeons instructions, as each person is very particular with their post operative instructions. I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: TROUBLE SLEEPING AFTER FAT TRANSFER Getting adequate sleep is
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Answer: TROUBLE SLEEPING AFTER FAT TRANSFER Getting adequate sleep is
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June 9, 2014
Answer: I can't sleep after fat transfer to buttocks & breasts. Is it more important to not put pressure on grafted areas or get sleep? I instruct my patients to sleep on a soft comfortable mattress after their surgery. I find it difficult to tell the patient to sleep otherwise, on their side or on their tummy. Surgeons vary in terms of their after care protocols following BBL. Best is to consult with your surgeon.
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June 9, 2014
Answer: I can't sleep after fat transfer to buttocks & breasts. Is it more important to not put pressure on grafted areas or get sleep? I instruct my patients to sleep on a soft comfortable mattress after their surgery. I find it difficult to tell the patient to sleep otherwise, on their side or on their tummy. Surgeons vary in terms of their after care protocols following BBL. Best is to consult with your surgeon.
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