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Can I Use a Far Infrared Sauna 3 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck / Butt Lift?

Can I Use a Far Infrared Sauna 3 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck / Butt Lift?

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Use of Any Heat Source in early postoperative period is dangerous

April 22nd, 2012
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NO,  BAD IDEA !

Use of any heating device is both dangerous and will at the least increase swelling and at the worst will burn your skin and perhaps cause ares to of skin to slough (die). 

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS


Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck

April 18th, 2012
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3 weeks after tummy tuck is too early for infrared saune or any heat, you can burn the skin . Your skin is still sensitive to heat. Check with your plastic surgeon.

Samir Shureih, MD

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
4.2 out of 5 stars 7 reviews

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