How much sun exposure can I have before vascular laser treatment?

May 31, 2020
Asked By:haley_1996 in Seattle, WA

I have a vascular laser session scheduled and for the month prior to my appointment I have been wearing SPF 30 sunscreen any time I'm exposed to direct sun light. Even with the sunscreen application I notice some very slight coloring on my face because of sunny weather. I definitely do not have a tan or excessive sun exposure, however I'm worried if I should go through with the procedure or reschedule ? I'm unsure of exactly how much sun exposure is considered too much ? Thanks in advance :)

Answers (4)

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VOTED MOST HELPFUL
June 15, 2020

Answer: Sun exposure before a laser treatment

Mitchel Goldman, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
June 15, 2020

Answer: Sun exposure before a laser treatment

Mitchel Goldman, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
June 2, 2020

Answer: Laser treatment

Ramandeep Sidhu, MDBoard Certified Vascular Surgeon
June 2, 2020

Answer: Laser treatment

Ramandeep Sidhu, MDBoard Certified Vascular Surgeon
June 2, 2020

Answer: Sun Exposure and vascular laser treatment

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
June 2, 2020

Answer: Sun Exposure and vascular laser treatment

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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Answer: Sun exposure and laser

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