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When can I sleep on my side after implant removal and breast lift?

Also, slight reduction of one breast. All done about a week ago.

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When can I sleep on my side after implant removal and breast lift?

June 1st, 2014
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Thanks for your question. 
It is best to have your plastic surgeon answer this question, as he is ultimately familiar with what was done and he is responsible for your care. Online consultation may give you an answer that is not appropriate for your case. Best wishes, Dr Sajjadian

Web reference: http://www.drsajjadian.com/

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS
June 1st, 2014

When can I sleep on my side after implant removal and breast lift?

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Thanks for your question. 
It is best to have your plastic surgeon answer this question, as he is ultimately familiar with what was done and he is responsible for your care. Online consultation may give you an answer that is not appropriate for your case. Best wishes, Dr Sajjadian

Learn more: http://www.drsajjadian.com/

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS

When Can I Sleep On My Side Following Implant Removal and Breast Lift?

May 28th, 2014
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Please follow your own plastic surgeon's recommendation for all issues related to recovery from your surgery since they are most familiar with your history.  Typically after a week, patients may sleep in whatever position is most comfortable for them.  
Steven L. Ringler, MD, FACS
May 28th, 2014

When Can I Sleep On My Side Following Implant Removal and Breast Lift?

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Please follow your own plastic surgeon's recommendation for all issues related to recovery from your surgery since they are most familiar with your history.  Typically after a week, patients may sleep in whatever position is most comfortable for them.  
Steven L. Ringler, MD, FACS

When can I sleep on my side after implant removal and breast lift?

May 27th, 2014
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Always best to run these types of questions by your plastic surgeon; online consultants do not know exactly what was done and how you are progressing. Remember that your plastic surgeon is ultimately responsible for your care. Best wishes.

Web reference: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/breast-implant-removal.htm

Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS
May 27th, 2014

When can I sleep on my side after implant removal and breast lift?

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Always best to run these types of questions by your plastic surgeon; online consultants do not know exactly what was done and how you are progressing. Remember that your plastic surgeon is ultimately responsible for your care. Best wishes.

Learn more: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/breast-implant-removal.htm

Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS

Sleep position

May 26th, 2014
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Since you are one week from your surgery,it should just fine for you to sleep on your side.  If this becomes uncomfortable then stop.  
Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, FACS
May 26th, 2014

Sleep position

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Since you are one week from your surgery,it should just fine for you to sleep on your side.  If this becomes uncomfortable then stop.  
Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, FACS

Sleep position after breast surgery

May 25th, 2014
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Ideally on your back is best but most people don't like to sleep that way. I personally tell patients that whatever position that they feel comfortable is OK. Best to ask your surgeon.

Web reference: http://www.stevenwallachmd.com/breast-procedures/breast-augmentation-new-york/

Steven Wallach, MD
May 25th, 2014

Sleep position after breast surgery

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Ideally on your back is best but most people don't like to sleep that way. I personally tell patients that whatever position that they feel comfortable is OK. Best to ask your surgeon.

Learn more: http://www.stevenwallachmd.com/breast-procedures/breast-augmentation-new-york/

Steven Wallach, MD

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