Hello, I am getting a mommy makeover (breast augmentation and tummy tuck) next month, I started tanning at a salon two weeks ago as I usually do before summer, my question is should I refrain from this 1 month pre-op? Will the tanning effect my skin during surgery or healing? I just want the fastest healthiest recovery/surgery possible. ( I am not a " make myself orange tanner " I just like a glow )
April 27, 2017
Answer: Tanning before surgery? Hello Mommyoftwo.Tanning before the operation will likely not affect your healing. However, a serious burn (if you over do it) could delay your surgery until the skin heals. Since you want the best results, I suggest you ask your plastic surgeon about preoperative vitamins and supplements which can aid in healing.Best wishes, Dr. ALDO
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April 27, 2017
Answer: Tanning before surgery? Hello Mommyoftwo.Tanning before the operation will likely not affect your healing. However, a serious burn (if you over do it) could delay your surgery until the skin heals. Since you want the best results, I suggest you ask your plastic surgeon about preoperative vitamins and supplements which can aid in healing.Best wishes, Dr. ALDO
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April 27, 2017
Answer: Tanning before surgery? Thank you for your question. There is no medical reason that tanning before surgery poses any risks, although i would recommend to avoid getting surn burn. Also avoid going under the sun to get a tan after the surgery for at least 6 months to help with scarring. Combination procedures can give powerful results but SAFETY is KEY. You definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety. Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.
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April 27, 2017
Answer: Tanning before surgery? Thank you for your question. There is no medical reason that tanning before surgery poses any risks, although i would recommend to avoid getting surn burn. Also avoid going under the sun to get a tan after the surgery for at least 6 months to help with scarring. Combination procedures can give powerful results but SAFETY is KEY. You definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety. Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.
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