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Is it ok to tan after tummy tuck?

I had a tummy tuck on January 4. I usually tan in a tanning bed (terrible, I know!) and I have a pool at home and I am usually in the sun on the weekends. As long as my scars are covered, is it okay to tan?

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Dr. Sheila S. Nazarian, MD
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