When can I sleep on my side after face lift, neck lift, endoscoopic brow lift and fat transfer? Any sleep recommendations?

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I'm having trouble sleeping on my back even with pain killers. I'm still on .05 mg of xanex and just took a tablet of Soma last night for all the muscle pain I'm experiencing fm neck tension. First, how long must I sleep on my back and what can I do to get a better night's sleep (I'm not a back sleeper)? I'm only getting 6-7 hrs/night and I'm tired everyday. I take tylenol during the day because the brow lift feels very tight and causing me discomfort

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

You shouldn't sleep on your face for a while after surgery. After about 2-4 weeks, you can start to sleep in this way. In case of any problems, you should contact a Board Certified Surgeon.

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

First I would follow your surgeon's advice.Below are the guidelines for my patients - after the first post operative week if there are no problems I allow them to sleep in the position most comfortable for them. See below link for more postoperative suggestions

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I don't really have specific requirements for sleeping positions after facelift. It probably helps a bit if the patient's head is elevated. Nevertheless, this is a question to be answered by your own surgeon.

David Finkle, MD · Answer

Probably one of the most difficult problems after cosmetic surgery is sleeping.  Most people have trouble falling asleep and then start to experience back pain from not being able to move normally during sleep.Fortunately, this is temporary, try lying on your side with lots of pillows propped up.  Ask your plastic surgeon for a good sleeping pill-I have found Lunesta 3 mg works perfect for this problem.

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