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Can I apply fake tanner if I had fractional CO2 laser resurfacing 8 months ago? (photo)

Just had laser treatment on my cheeks. I have stayed out of the sun. self fake tan like sprays or mousses?

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Spray Tanning After Laser Resurfacing

April 13th, 2014
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At 8 months post laser, your skin is fully healed, and you can use artificial tanning agent.  I would still suggest remaining out of the harmful UV rays of natural sunlight, and also suggest sunblock when you cannot avoid it.  Good Luck

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Anthony Corrado, DO


Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 30 reviews

Laser skin resurfacing

March 27th, 2014
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by this point in time your skin should be completely healed, essentially as good as new, So, go ahead an do the spray tanning . its better that exposing it to the UV radiation
Joseph A. Russo, MD

Joseph A. Russo, MD
Newton Plastic Surgeon
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