Does Sleeping on my Side Affect Liposuction Healing?

October 28, 2010
Asked By:RandomHAHAHA in Blue Bell, PA

Hi, sorry for yet another question haha. Does sleeping on one's side affect the outcome or healing of liposuction? I don't wear my garment anymore (its been a month) and always fall asleep on my side. I had lipo on my abs and neck. I'm only 127 lb, and a young male. Not much fat was taken out, just removed a stubborn spot on my abs and I wanted a more defined neck. Please lemme know, thanks!

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November 1, 2010

Answer: Sleeping on one side after surgery tends to cause more swelling on that side.

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 1, 2010

Answer: Sleeping on one side after surgery tends to cause more swelling on that side.

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Answer: Sleeping on side after liposuction

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Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
October 31, 2010

Answer: Position of sleeping should not interfere in the liposuction result after one month

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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 31, 2010

Answer: Position of sleeping should not interfere in the liposuction result after one month

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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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