Hi! Thanks for looking at my question. Is it OK for me to lay at my pool a couple days after my BA? I have a friend coming to take care of me and I know I/she will start to feel cooped up inside. Is there any harm just laying in my back yard in the sun?
Answer: Tanning post op Keep the sun away from scars is your best bet. Scars behave differently in different people and can become too dark permanently (hyperpigmentation or dyschromia) if exposed to the sun. Better to spray tan if you want to hide it. Definitely use a strong SPF (>30) sunscreen on it even though it is hidden by your bathing suit as some sun goes through the fabric.#tanningpostop#scarmanagement
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Answer: Tanning post op Keep the sun away from scars is your best bet. Scars behave differently in different people and can become too dark permanently (hyperpigmentation or dyschromia) if exposed to the sun. Better to spray tan if you want to hide it. Definitely use a strong SPF (>30) sunscreen on it even though it is hidden by your bathing suit as some sun goes through the fabric.#tanningpostop#scarmanagement
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August 9, 2014
Answer: Is it safe to lay in the sun a couple days after my breast augmentation? Hello! Thank you for your question! After any surgical procedure, you should be careful with incisions as well as avoidance of direct UVA and UVB rays in order to lessen the chance for hyperpigmentation of the skin and scars, which can take several months to resolve, if it ever does. Sunblock is recommended regardless. The ability of the affected area to heal has been slowed and you should try to avoid additional swelling to the area. The area will likely be numb for several weeks to months and will be difficult to feel when sunburn is coming on. Typical recommendations include wearing a hat and/or sunblock to the affected area for at least 6-12 weeks following the procedure. It takes up to one year for scars to fully mature. You should also avoid trauma to the area for several months to protect the refinements made during the procedure. Also, avoidance of pools/lakes/jacuzzis/etc for 4-6 weeks is usually recommended to allow adequate healing and protection from stagnant water, that could potentially harbor bacteria. Lifting/exercise restrictions are common for at least 7 weeks. Certainly discuss the postoperative instructions with your surgeon, as thoughts differ among surgeons. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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August 9, 2014
Answer: Is it safe to lay in the sun a couple days after my breast augmentation? Hello! Thank you for your question! After any surgical procedure, you should be careful with incisions as well as avoidance of direct UVA and UVB rays in order to lessen the chance for hyperpigmentation of the skin and scars, which can take several months to resolve, if it ever does. Sunblock is recommended regardless. The ability of the affected area to heal has been slowed and you should try to avoid additional swelling to the area. The area will likely be numb for several weeks to months and will be difficult to feel when sunburn is coming on. Typical recommendations include wearing a hat and/or sunblock to the affected area for at least 6-12 weeks following the procedure. It takes up to one year for scars to fully mature. You should also avoid trauma to the area for several months to protect the refinements made during the procedure. Also, avoidance of pools/lakes/jacuzzis/etc for 4-6 weeks is usually recommended to allow adequate healing and protection from stagnant water, that could potentially harbor bacteria. Lifting/exercise restrictions are common for at least 7 weeks. Certainly discuss the postoperative instructions with your surgeon, as thoughts differ among surgeons. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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May 28, 2014
Answer: Is it safe to lay in the sun a couple days after my Breast Augmentation? I would recommend against it. Two days post-op is just too soon. Your breasts are going to be swollen and the energy from the sun, in and of it self, will significantly increase this swelling.I have been in practice in the Miami area for the past 29 years performing quite a number of breast augmentations. My rule of thumb is 4 weeks. I advise you to give yourself the highest chances of success. Cosmetic breast surgery is not without its complications and risks. To the patient it represents a physical, emotional and financial sacrafice...........why not wait. You will enjoy years at enjoying the sun. Good luck
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May 28, 2014
Answer: Is it safe to lay in the sun a couple days after my Breast Augmentation? I would recommend against it. Two days post-op is just too soon. Your breasts are going to be swollen and the energy from the sun, in and of it self, will significantly increase this swelling.I have been in practice in the Miami area for the past 29 years performing quite a number of breast augmentations. My rule of thumb is 4 weeks. I advise you to give yourself the highest chances of success. Cosmetic breast surgery is not without its complications and risks. To the patient it represents a physical, emotional and financial sacrafice...........why not wait. You will enjoy years at enjoying the sun. Good luck
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May 19, 2014
Answer: Sun and scars Hi. In addition to the concerns about a sunburn on top of the normal postop swelling being a bad combo for the healing skin, sun exposure can make fresh scars hyper-pigmented....and that is hard to fix. You want scars that are as invisible as possible, not an obvious brown line. We recommend that our patients avoid sun tanning or UV tanning booths for these reasons, especially in the early post-op period. I'd rather you go get a spray tan treatment, which is OK.All the best,
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May 19, 2014
Answer: Sun and scars Hi. In addition to the concerns about a sunburn on top of the normal postop swelling being a bad combo for the healing skin, sun exposure can make fresh scars hyper-pigmented....and that is hard to fix. You want scars that are as invisible as possible, not an obvious brown line. We recommend that our patients avoid sun tanning or UV tanning booths for these reasons, especially in the early post-op period. I'd rather you go get a spray tan treatment, which is OK.All the best,
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November 24, 2014
Answer: Keep Covered Up While Sunbathing After Breast Augmentation If you keep your breasts totally covered, particularly in the area of your incisions, you should be okay. Make sure you don't go into the pool, though, as that could compromise your recovery.
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November 24, 2014
Answer: Keep Covered Up While Sunbathing After Breast Augmentation If you keep your breasts totally covered, particularly in the area of your incisions, you should be okay. Make sure you don't go into the pool, though, as that could compromise your recovery.
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