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Tanning bed usage after breast augmentation?

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Lalaxox28Jul 25, 2017

I'm about 12 days PO & I was wondering if it would make a difference in my healing process if I start using a tanning bed. Is it okay to use a tanning bed so soon after my breast augmentation?

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