During your mommy makeover recovery, it’s important that you get enough rest so your body can heal efficiently. Part of resting and relaxing after plastic surgery is finding the best sleeping position to help minimize swelling and complications. These tips should help you maximize your recovery and see excellent results.
Start with a Recliner
During the first few weeks after your mommy makeover, try sleeping in a recliner to help with swelling. Many women find that this is the most comfortable sleeping position, especially when breast augmentation and a tummy tuck are included in your procedure.
Keep Your Head Elevated
Sleeping and relaxing in a recliner during the day keeps your upper body elevated, which is great for swelling reduction and keeps you comfortable after getting breast implants. After the first few weeks, you can try sleeping in your bed with your head and upper body propped up on pillows.
Check with Your Plastic Surgeon
Wearing a compression garment can also help with swelling.
If you are unsure about where or how you should be sleeping after your mommy makeover, don’t hesitate to contact your plastic surgeon’s office and ask. Your sleeping position after plastic surgery will also be determined by which procedures you choose to include in your mommy makeover.
A Brazilian butt lift, for example, will require different sleeping arrangements than a tummy tuck or breast enhancement. For this reason, it is not typically recommended to combine a BBL and tummy tuck in one procedure. Discuss these details with an experienced plastic surgeon during your consultation to help you prepare.
