I had Gynecomastia surgery on March 20th and I will be going to Las Vegas on May 28th (2 months 8 days) I would like to go in the sun/swim (not over do it & not try to get a tan) so I wanted to ask your opinions on if you think this is ok? I dont mind covering up the incisions with a surgical tape or zinc but what about the general chest area where I had lipo suction? I know it's still healing so I dont want to negatively effect the healing process. Appreciate your answers in advance!
Answer: Sun exposure after gynecomastia surgery? Hello! Thank you for your question! After any surgical procedure, you should be careful with incisions as well as avoidance of direct UVA and UVB rays in order to lessen the chance for hyperpigmentation of the skin and scars, which can take several months to resolve, if it ever does. Sunblock of 35 or above is recommended regardless. The ability of the affected area to heal has been slowed and you should try to avoid additional swelling to the area. The area will likely be numb for several weeks to months and will be difficult to feel when sunburn is coming on. Typical recommendations include wearing a hat and/or sunblock to the affected area for at least 6-12 weeks following the procedure. It takes up to one year for scars to fully mature. You should also avoid trauma to the area for several months to protect the refinements made during the procedure. Also, avoidance of pools/lakes/jacuzzis/etc for 4-6 weeks is usually recommended to allow adequate healing and protection from stagnant water, that could potentially harbor bacteria. Lifting/exercise restrictions are common for at least 6 weeks. Certainly discuss the postoperative instructions with your surgeon, as thoughts differ among surgeons. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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Answer: Sun exposure after gynecomastia surgery? Hello! Thank you for your question! After any surgical procedure, you should be careful with incisions as well as avoidance of direct UVA and UVB rays in order to lessen the chance for hyperpigmentation of the skin and scars, which can take several months to resolve, if it ever does. Sunblock of 35 or above is recommended regardless. The ability of the affected area to heal has been slowed and you should try to avoid additional swelling to the area. The area will likely be numb for several weeks to months and will be difficult to feel when sunburn is coming on. Typical recommendations include wearing a hat and/or sunblock to the affected area for at least 6-12 weeks following the procedure. It takes up to one year for scars to fully mature. You should also avoid trauma to the area for several months to protect the refinements made during the procedure. Also, avoidance of pools/lakes/jacuzzis/etc for 4-6 weeks is usually recommended to allow adequate healing and protection from stagnant water, that could potentially harbor bacteria. Lifting/exercise restrictions are common for at least 6 weeks. Certainly discuss the postoperative instructions with your surgeon, as thoughts differ among surgeons. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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Answer: Sun Exposure Thank you for your question.After #gynecomastia #surgery, it is very important to protect your #incisions from the #sun. Keep your
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November 30, 2015
Answer: Sun Exposure Post Gynecomastia Surgery From the sound of it, you have the right mentality
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November 30, 2015
Answer: Sun Exposure Post Gynecomastia Surgery From the sound of it, you have the right mentality
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May 19, 2014
Answer: Male Breast Reduction Hi, I am glad your are recovering nicely. Yes, keep sun off the incisions, as you mentioned, for 6-12 months postop. The scars should fully mature by one year. You mentioned you had lipo suction, so you should be able to be as active as you want, by now. So avoid sun exposure to the scars, do what you want activity wise, and have a blast.All the best, "Dr. Joe"
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May 19, 2014
Answer: Male Breast Reduction Hi, I am glad your are recovering nicely. Yes, keep sun off the incisions, as you mentioned, for 6-12 months postop. The scars should fully mature by one year. You mentioned you had lipo suction, so you should be able to be as active as you want, by now. So avoid sun exposure to the scars, do what you want activity wise, and have a blast.All the best, "Dr. Joe"
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May 20, 2014
Answer: Sun exposure after gynecomastia surgery? You hit upon the key things - keeping the incision sites protected from the sun. The area that had liposuction below does not need anything special besides your sun screen. The trick with sun block is to reapply about every 2 hours and to use a 30-45 SPF. You need to apply it heavy enough to need rubbing in. The two main problems people have in using sun block is not using enough and not reapplying it often enough. Good luck & have fun in Vegas.
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May 20, 2014
Answer: Sun exposure after gynecomastia surgery? You hit upon the key things - keeping the incision sites protected from the sun. The area that had liposuction below does not need anything special besides your sun screen. The trick with sun block is to reapply about every 2 hours and to use a 30-45 SPF. You need to apply it heavy enough to need rubbing in. The two main problems people have in using sun block is not using enough and not reapplying it often enough. Good luck & have fun in Vegas.
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