Is it ok to tan after tummy tuck?

March 2, 2016
Asked By:ggb1971 in Louisiana, LA

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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March 3, 2016

Answer: No tanning

Sheila S. Nazarian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 3, 2016

Answer: No tanning

Sheila S. Nazarian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 3, 2016

Answer: Tanning after Tummy Tuck

Germán Newall, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 3, 2016

Answer: Tanning after Tummy Tuck

Germán Newall, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 3, 2016

Answer: Tanning after tummy tuck?

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
March 3, 2016

Answer: Tanning after tummy tuck?

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon

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March 3, 2016

Answer: Tanning after tummy tuck

March 3, 2016

Answer: Tanning after tummy tuck

March 3, 2016

Answer: Tanning after tummy tuck

March 3, 2016

Answer: Tanning after tummy tuck

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