Spray tanning before and after breast lift with implants?

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Hi, I am a regular spray tanner. Usually two times per week. My surgery, breast lift with implants, is on a Wednesday. Is it ok to get a spray tan beforehand? And how long do I need to wait after surgery to resume spray tanning? Is there any concern about the tanning solution causing infection in the incisions? In case you are not familiar with the process it is done completely nude so they spray would be in direct contact with my breasts. Thanks for any help!!!!

Mark K. Markarian, MD, MSPH, FACS · Answer

Although your surgeon's own thoughts are best to address this question, my overall recommendations are to simply wait 2 weeks before and after your surgery to reduce the risk of spray tan material from potentially contaminating the surgical site.  Good luck.Mark K Markarian, MD, MSPHHarvard-trained Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear txhouston2017.I wouldn't recommend you tanning 1-2 weeks before the surgery and until your wounds are fully healed. You should consult your plastic surgeon to check his recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, if you were my patient I would not do it 2 weeks before and a 3-4 weeks after depending on how your incision is healing, but ask your surgeon's office for his/her policy.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD · Answer

Though there is not specific right answer on this, you would probably be best served by not spray tanning 2 weeks before and 3 to 4 weeks after your surgery (provided that your incisions have all healed). Ultimately, you need to ask your plastic surgeon what he/she recommends.Steven Turkeltaub, MD

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Since you are having a breast augmentation and lift, I would suggest you avoid spray tanning the breast area 10-14 days before your date of surgery.   I would hold off on spray tanning the breast area for 4 weeks after surgery.  But it is best to ask your plastic surgeon on his/her specific recommendations.  Best wishes,Dr. BasuHouston, TX

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