Sleep is important, especially after a surgical procedure like breast augmentation, as well as other breast surgeries, such as breast lifts, breast reduction and breast implant revision.
Getting plenty of sleep aids recovery and leaves you feeling well-rested. But following breast augmentation surgery, you may find your normal sleeping habits are uncomfortable.
As an experienced cosmetic surgeon operating throughout Oxford, Reading and Banbury, Sinclair Gore knows that a lot of patients wonder how to sleep after breast augmentation surgery. That’s why he’s put together this guide.
What Is The Best Sleeping Position After Breast Augmentation?
During the initial recovery period after a breast augmentation, the best position to sleep in is on your back, with your upper body elevated.
This will help you to keep the weight off your new breasts, and protect your surgical incisions from irritation.
Many women choose to use a pregnancy pillow to help keep them in the most comfortable position throughout the night.
This position should be maintained throughout the first few weeks of recovery. After 6 weeks, or later on your surgeon’s advice, you can start sleeping on your side.
If you are a front sleeper, you should try to sleep on your back to avoid unnecessary pressure on your new breast implants. Once you are fully healed, you may be able to return to sleeping on your front, but you may find by then that you have a new position that is comfortable to sleep in.
Can You Accidentally Hurt Yourself While Asleep After Breast Augmentation?
In your sleep, while you might not be fully conscious, your body still feels pain. So, if you roll onto your breast implants or surgical incisions, your will often automatically move to a better position to avoid pain. As such, it is unlikely that you will accidentally hurt yourself following breast surgery.
In some cases, your new implants might move, depending on the type of implants you use. If your surgeon uses implants that have a high friction coating, these will not move in your sleep, reducing swelling and other issues.
Speak to your breast surgeon about the techniques they will use and the type of implants they have to give yourself the best chance of a speedy recovery.
How Long Do You Have To Wear A Compression Bra In Bed After Breast Surgery?
After breast augmentation, you need to wear a supportive bra at all times for between 6-8 weeks, or until your surgeon says you’re ready to stop.
Your surgical bra will help to reduce swelling and improve the recovery process. It’s important that you wear it day and night until told otherwise.
When choosing the right compression bra, speak to your surgeon to find the right one that will be comfortable and will give you the support you need. You can then order several to ensure you always have a clean one to wear throughout the day and night.
How To Get The Best Possible Results From Your Breast Augmentation Surgery
Breast augmentation surgery can drastically change your appearance, improve your self-confidence and make you feel comfortable in your body, but only if it is carried out by an experienced plastic surgeon.
Sinclair Gore has worked with many patients over the years, and has the experience to transform your body. Whether you want to focus on your upper body, or get full body contouring with a tummy tuck, liposuction or another procedure, he can help create a bespoke surgical plan that helps meet your aesthetic aims.
By working with Sinclair Gore, you’ll get support throughout the breast augmentation recovery process, so you can ensure you get the best possible results of your breast surgery.
If you’re looking to explore your options and build your breast augmentation treatment plan get in touch on +447833 221725 or by emailing admin@sinclairgore.co.uk.
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