How many days should you sleep elevated after a hair transplant?

[spiral]

I've seen some people say 2 weeks but are grafts not pretty in place by 72 hours?

Would 5 nights not be more then fine?

I'm typically a side sleeper

[mister_25]

I did it for 2 weeks to be safe, I am also a side sleeper. It was hard but I feel like that added degree of me feeling secure that I won’t sabotage myself in sleep is worth it

[Buck Naked]

I thought it was about 1 week. 2 weeks sounds excessive. 

[Doron Harati]

5 days from my personal experience.

 

 

[Al - Moderator]

5 days sounds about right.

 

[WhereIsMyMind]

Elevation isn't that important, what is important is to not touch the recipent area while sleeping. esp if there is crown grafts (which elevation helps). I actually slept without any elevation sitting on my donor the days that only had hairline work was done and didn't have any issues. 

I guess 1 week is the safest approach, and above that, it's in the "overkill" territory, but sometimes better safe than sorry.

Edited January 2, 2023 by WhereIsMyMind

[sl]

Elevation for the first three nights is usually enough as this is when there is more manifestation of post-operative swelling that you want to encourage to drop and also if you are in a comfy pillow or travel pillow then it will lock you in well and keep weight of the head. I have never done more than 3 nights like this personally and really no reason not to sleep normally after that, but each to their own preference. 

[Naynay24]

I have been advised at least 6 to 7 days, as that is truly when the grafts are secure. In that time I believe it would be unwise not to sleep upright, as could damage the grafts on the pillow etc.