Long How Do I Have to Wait After Tummy Tuck to Start Spray Tanning?

asked 1 year ago by JJCORT00 in ROCK ISLAND IL
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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4 answers to Long How Do I Have to Wait After Tummy Tuck to Start Spray Tanning?

Spray Tanning after Tummy Tuck

Applying any pigmentation to the skin should be delayed until the stitches are out and the wounds are sealed and healed. Any pigmentation, spray tanning included, applied before the wounds are healed can end up in the wound and be covered over resulting in inadvertent tattooing of the incision. To besure I would clear this with your surgeon before proceeding. Dr. Peter Aldea

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Spray tanning after a tummy tuck

Once your surgical wounds are fully closed (that doesn't mean fully healed and matured which takes about a year), you can apply any lotions or sprays. Because each surgeon has different personal preferences, you should check with your Plastic Surgeon first. However, in general once a surgical wound is closed (which usually takes two days), you can get the wound wet or apply creams, sprays. A wound is closed when it's no longer seeping fluid... doesn't look wet and more

Martin Jugenburg, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

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Spray tanning after tummy tuck

In my experience, typically by 6 weeks, all wounds have healed and it is reasonable to consider spray tanning. However, I would discuss this with your surgeon.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon