Getting a spray tan after breast augmentation: Should I cover the incisions with bandages or medical tape to be safe?

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I had my breast augmentation surgery 22 days ago. I have an event this weekend that I would like to get a spray tan for. It would be 3.5 weeks/ almost 4 weeks after when surgery when I would get it. My incisions look fully closed and just like small pink lines.. Is it okay to get a spray tan or does this put me at risk for an infection?

Ronald Downs, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for this great question! First I want to applaud you with utilizing spray tanning in place of the tanning bed! Skin health is very important and you are taking the correct route to achieve a natural and healthy glow. Regarding your breast augmentation and spray tanning I typically will request that my patients refrain from using any lotions, creams, or any other type of activity that may compromise the incision while you are healing. As long as the incision is fully closed you should be perfectly fine to receive your spray tan without covering the incisions. As always, I strongly urge you to follow up with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon prior to your spray tan appointment to make sure you are fully released to do so. Although the instance of a complication arising at this point from a spray tan is minimal it is always best to be safe. I am always careful to discuss skin protection as your scar is healing as well reminding my patients to utilize sun block until the scar is fully matured which can take between 12-18 months.

I do hope you have found this information helpful and I wish you luck!

I do hope you have found this information helpful and I wish you luck!

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. As long as your incisions are healed it shouldn't be a problem. I would still recommend covering them just to be safe. Best of luck!Dhaval M Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hi there, Without seeing the incision, I would recommend covering the incisions with a bandage for your spray tan. Thank you,

Jaime Perez, MD · Answer

At 3-4 weeks post op your incisions should be healed. So a spray tan should be fine. Best wishes!Sincerely, Jaime Perez, MD, FACS

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.Having a spray tan 4 weeks after surgery is fine.Your incisions should be healed at this point. Best wishes.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. In my practice, after performing a BA I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry heavy weights to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling. Kind regards

Bhupesh Vasisht, MD · Answer

Based on your description, spray tan away.  By now your incisions have healed nicely.  Enjoy your event. Hope this helps.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

I think spray tanning will not be a problem as long you've healed completely. Adding tape or steri strips to the incision does not increase the rick of an infection. Congratulations on your new breasts! Best wishes, Dr. Aldo :)

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  At four weeks your incisions should be healing well and it would be safe to have a spray tan, but I would protect your incisions in order to avoid any irritation to the healing skin.  Hope this helps.

Nathan Kludt, MD · Answer

At this point your incisions should be completely healed and a spray tan should not cause any problems. I would advise you to check with your plastic surgeon first, just to confirm. Best, Dr. Kludt

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