The simple answer here is yes. The more realistic question to you is why would you want to tan to increase the damage to your skin once you spend time and money to improve the sun damage? When I see a patient who asks if it is okay to go to a tanning booth after this, I counsel them on the damage that this causes, and if they want to continue tanning, I will not do the procedure for them. If they are asking if they can go to the beach after the procedure where there is going to be sun exposure, then I tell them that we all are exposed to the skin, that after these types of procedures and healing of the skin, that we will make sure that you are on an appropriate skin care routine, know that sunscreen is key to what we do, and that when in the sun or at the beach, that they minimize the exposure, use an umbrella or find shade, but that going to sunny places is perfectly fine just so care is taken. I hope that answers your question for you.
Tanning occurs because of damage to melanocytes in the skin. These remain in the skin after fractional lasers so yes, your face can still "tan" and get color. My question would be: why would you be undergoing treatments like these only to cause future damage to your skin, including the possibility of skin cancer? "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient andcannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-persontreatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
