Sleeping position after Hair Transplant

[Crudance2006]

Another question guys: what is the best position to sleep for the first few days after surgery? I know it will be uncomfortable during this period but ultimately don't want any of my newly transplanted hair to get damaged while I sleep. Would it be better to sleep upright on an armchair so I won't roll over? Or maybe stack the pillows up on the bed surrounding my sides and back to prevent a roll on my side?
Few last minute jitters

 

[timuk]

Hi Crudance

I slept upright with a pillow behind my neck to stop the back of my head rubbing on anything....

After a couple of nights I slept on my front with pillows placed in the most comfortable way I could that did not put pressure on the donor stitches..

I think you will find what works for you.... the awkward bit is the donor area as people don't tend to sleep on the top of their heads

You will be fine mate

 

[Bigmac]

Hi Crudance,
It's a little easier sleeping with Fue IMO, you will be ok just propping your pillows up so you sleep on an elevated angle.

 

[Crudance2006]

Thanks Bigmac
Thanks Tumuk

 

[Crudance2006]

I slept on a 45 degree angle for the first few days, thereafter I slept normal with no issues.

 

[bullitnut]

I slept in an armchair with a travel pillow for the first few days then just propped my pillllows up too after that.

 

[kamalmalik]

Sleep insemi-upright position, support your head with 2 or 3 pillows for the first few days.

 

[lifeisbeautiful]

you should not lie flat because it may increase swelling. definitely use some pillows.

 

[mitchellthesuper]

I would sleep in the chair for a couple of days just to be on the safe side to prevent graft loss