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How to sleep after breast augmentation?

Sleeping after breast augmentation can be difficult at first, but getting a good night's sleep is one of the best things you can do to aid your recovery. In this article, we give you the best tips for sleeping after breast augmentation surgery.

Sleep is not only an important part of recovery from surgery, it is also one of the most important. As you go through the different stages of sleep, REM sleep and the three stages of non-REM sleep, your brain releases chemicals, many of which are essential for tissue growth and repair. Good sleep also promotes a healthier immune system, which protects the body against harmful bacteria and possible infections.
As you enter the deeper stages of sleep, your blood pressure also drops, which helps reduce inflammation and stress in your body, and gives your body and brain the energy they need to continue to improve, day after day.

After your breast augmentation procedure, you will need to sleep with your head and shoulders slightly elevated and positioned on your back. You will also need to avoid turning around in the first days following the procedure. But it can be difficult to maintain a certain position once asleep, because many of us move around while we sleep. You can avoid moving around by using physical supports in strategic positions. One of the best ways to stay in the recommended position throughout the night is to sleep on a wedge pillow and place pillows on the left and right sides.

You will need to plan to sleep on your back approximately 6 weeks after your breast augmentation

Everyone recovers from breast augmentation at their own pace, but generally it takes between 4 and 6 weeks before you can return to most of the normal activities you did before surgery. This includes most types of exercise, returning to a little more physical work, and sleeping on your side or stomach.
Once you have healed from your surgery, you should feel comfortable sleeping in a non-elevated position on your stomach or side. Some women permanently change their sleeping habits based on how their implants feel.

A good wedge pillow and body pillows can create a comfortable cradle for sleeping, but if you're a perennial side or stomach sleeper, adjusting to back sleeping can be difficult at first. Adjusting to a new sleeping position and angle can be even more difficult.
You should try to get used to sleeping on your back at least two weeks before your breast surgery appointment. This will help you acclimatize while preventing painful consequences if you accidentally roll over.

It is better to avoid excesses

To help your body heal and ensure you make the best decisions, it is advisable to try to avoid alcohol completely while recovering from surgery. It is particularly recommended to avoid drinking alcohol close to bedtime.
Like caffeine and sugar, alcohol is considered a sleep inhibitor. As your body oxidizes alcohol, it has difficulty entering the deep stages of sleep, during which many beneficial healing hormones are released. In addition to increasing the risk of potentially dangerous accidents, alcohol prevents the body from healing properly and deprives it of much-needed repair assistance.

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Article written by the Doctor Smarrito cosmetic surgeon