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Should I Avoid Getting a Tan on my Belly Before my Tummy Tuck?

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Foliebergere
I will be traveling to Cuba 6 weeks before my TT. I will wear a 2 piece bathing suit and I tan quite easily. Will this cause a problem with my skin on my tanned abdomen when it is pulled down? Thanks, Foliebergere

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