Should You Sleep Sitting Up for a Day or Two After Lipo on Chin and Arms?

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Elevating your head (higher than your heart)  after liposuction to the neck using an incline (not necessarily sitting up) will decrease swelling and speed healing

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

The most important components of chin and neck liposuction recovery include wound care, compression, and massage.  I would try to get a good night's sleep and optimize your health during recovery. Good luck!

Leo Lapuerta, MD · Answer

I do not think that it is neccessary to sleep sitting up after this procedure although it is a good idea to sleep at an incline with a few pillows behind your head. This will help with swelling. You may also want to have a couple of pillows to rest your arms on.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I do not see any reason to have to sleep sitting up after liposuction during your post-op.   General instructions should be given by your doctor.

Stuart B. Kincaid, MD, FACS (in memoriam) · Answer

Sitting up after liposuction is not necessary. Sleeping elevated can help with the symptoms of swelling. You should contact your PS to get post-surgery instruction’s, each practice is different.

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