Post-Treatment Care: How to Sleep After Cosmetic Procedures

Had a little ‘tweakment’ and wondering how on earth to sleep without messing it up? Here’s your guide to getting proper rest without undoing your fresh results.

Alright, so you’ve just had a cosmetic procedure — maybe a bit of filler, perhaps a peel, or even something surgical. First off, congrats on treating yourself. Now comes the tricky bit: sleep. Because as we all know, you can’t exactly bubble wrap your face before bed (tempting though it sounds).

The first rule? No face-planting into the pillow. Sleeping on your stomach or side can press on treated areas, leading to swelling, bruising, or shifting results. Not ideal after investing your hard-earned pounds.

This is where your pillow becomes your partner-in-crime. Memory foam pillows, especially those with clever contouring (like the ones Serene SKN Co. is rather proud of), help you stay on your back more comfortably. They cradle your head so you’re less likely to roll around mid-dream.

Secondly, keep it clean. After treatments, your skin is more sensitive, so you’ll want a pillow cover that’s soft, breathable, and hygienic. Nothing harsh, nothing scratchy.

Lastly, elevate a bit. Propping yourself slightly upright can help reduce swelling and keep fluids from pooling where they shouldn’t. Memory foam wedges or supportive pillows can do the trick without making you feel like you’re camping upright.

So, if you’ve taken the plunge with a little cosmetic pampering, don’t let poor sleep habits undo it. Treat your pillow as an extension of your skincare — one that keeps your results intact and your skin glowing.