Can you use a tanning bed after CoolSculpting?

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It's been one week since I had the procedure and I'm wondering if I can use a tanning bed, or will this mess with the treatment/recovery.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

While using a tanning bed can damage the skin, it should not affect the results of a CoolSculpting procedure.  You should also be aware that you may have some temporary numbness of the area that was treated, so it would be possible to burn your skin without knowing if you tan too long.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would recommend waiting a few more weeks as you have temporary numbness in your treatment area and can burn your skin without knowing.Regards,

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Tanning beds are safe but not necessarily recommended after various fat treatments (CoolSculpting, SculpSure). Keep in mind that SculpSure is a superior fat treatment product. I suggest you contact your experienced board certified facial plastic surgeon that performed your procedure to ensue that you are following their recovery guidelines diligently. Best wishes,

Sabrina Fabi, MD · Answer

While use of a tanning bed will not affect your CoolSculpting results, it can lead to premature aging and skin damage as well as heighten your risk of skin cancer. If you are set on using a tanning bed, don’t worry about it affecting your CoolSculpting treatment or recovery, but I would highly recommend use of a self-tanner or spray tan instead.

Landon Pryor, MD, FACS · Answer

Tanning after a Coolsculpting treatment will not affect your results from the treatment. However, as a plastic surgeon who removes skin cancer daily, I have to recommend that you do not tan at all. If you want to maintain your tan there are many high quality spray tan options on the market.

Can you use a tanning bed after CoolSculpting?

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Can you use a tanning bed after CoolSculpting?

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Answer: If you are set on using a tanning bed, don’t worry about it affecting your CoolSculpting treatment.

Answer: If you are set on using a tanning bed, don’t worry about it affecting your CoolSculpting treatment.

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