After having a breast reduction, can I sit in the sun as long as my breasts are covered?

August 22, 2015
Asked By:sensitive in Omaha, NE

Same question as above, only can you go in tanning beds as long as your breasts are covered, and how long must it be before your breasts can be exposed to the son?

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August 24, 2015

Answer: The incisions after a breast reduction should be protected from the sun during wound remodeling.

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August 24, 2015

Answer: The incisions after a breast reduction should be protected from the sun during wound remodeling.

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August 25, 2015

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August 25, 2015

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