Can I wear a bikini 6 weeks after lipo & fat transfer if I cover the scars with bandaids & SPF?

May 11, 2023
Asked By:Aiyanaj in Portland, Oregon

I’m getting liposuction with fat transfer to hips on May 24th, I’m hoping to still enjoy some of my summer and go out by mid July. Will this be possible with spf and bandages over incisions?

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September 1, 2023

Answer: Yes, you can.

Georges J. Samaha, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 1, 2023

Answer: Yes, you can.

Georges J. Samaha, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 26, 2023

Answer: Postoperative protocol

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May 26, 2023

Answer: Postoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 16, 2023

Answer: Sun protection

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 16, 2023

Answer: Sun protection

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 16, 2023

Answer: Can I wear a bikini 6 weeks after lipo & fat transfer if I cover the scars with bandaids & SPF?

May 16, 2023

Answer: Can I wear a bikini 6 weeks after lipo & fat transfer if I cover the scars with bandaids & SPF?

May 14, 2023

Answer: Suntanning

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 14, 2023

Answer: Suntanning

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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