I had a tummy tuck and umbilical hernia repair 16 days ago. Can I sleep on my stomach yet? My drains are out, but I’ll have stitches for another week.
Can I Sleep on My Stomach After Tummy Tuck?
Best to wait.
I personally feel that waiting at least two or three months before lying perfectly flat on your tummy is the best idea. However, I generally allow my patients to sleep on their side after the drains are out.
About Dr. Aaron Gorin
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · Gorin Plastic Surgery and Med Spa
- Board certification
- American Board of Plastic Surgery (verify)
- Education and training
- Undergraduate, Biology, University of Oregon (Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa)
- MD, The George Washington University School of Medicine
- Residency, General Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts (five-year)
- Fellowship, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery (three-year), Oregon Health & Sciences University, Portland
- Memberships
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Awards
- Top Morpheus8 Provider (2025)
- NPI
- 1174514897