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

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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?

Georges J. Samaha, MD · Answer

Hi! Yes, you should definitely enjoy the summer. Scars fully heal and mature at about 1 year. I would definitely encourage you to use SPF and bandages over incisions. If not, the scars will heal in a different color then the remaining skin (usually more pink). Massage these scars whenever you think about them. Stimulating collagen is the best thing you can do for them. Hopefully your surgeon placed the incisions in areas you can hide them in your bikini. Hope this helps. Goodluck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Aiyanaj,
I understand your concern. It is best that you consult your plastic surgeon regarding post operative care and management (i.e including massage techniques and timing) specific to your case. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has preferences on when and what to use for faster healing and recovery. Post operative care and management depends on the type of surgery performed and the technique used during surgery among other factors.It is best, however, that you follow your plastic surgeon's advice on post operative care management for a smooth and faster healing and recovery.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You will want to keep the surgical area protected from the sun while you heal.  Reapply sunblock frequently.  The healing skin will be more sensitive to sun exposure and incisions that are exposed could result in permanent pigmentation changes.

Geuris Cruz Quiroz, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question dear @Aiyanaj
I always recommend to my patient to wait at least 3 months to enjoy of the good sun specially summer sun, you can have color discoloration and your incisions as well and end dark. Good luck!

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

It’s not only the scars, but all areas that had surgery that should be either covered or protected by SPF sunblock (45 or better)

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

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

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

Answer: Suntanning

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