Can I Tan if I Cover the Portion of my Body That is Getting Laser Hair Removal?

December 11, 2012
Asked By:samIam5

I have very light skin and I suffer from Folliculitis on my chest. Tanning is my last result and it's been the only thing that helps. I have tried everything for over two years now. I want to try to the tanning bed perhaps once a month. I know, I know tanning is bad for you. In addition to that, next Thursday I will begin my laser hair removal on my bikini line. I was wondering if I put sun screen on the area and then put a towel of my bikini line would it be okay for me to still use the tanning bed?

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December 12, 2012

Answer: When is tanning okay?

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David Rankin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 12, 2012

Answer: When is tanning okay?

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David Rankin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 13, 2012

Answer: Tanning & Laser Hair Removal

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 13, 2012

Answer: Tanning & Laser Hair Removal

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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July 31, 2018

Answer: It is not recommended to tan before or during your laser hair removal treatment.

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July 31, 2018

Answer: It is not recommended to tan before or during your laser hair removal treatment.

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April 13, 2017

Answer: No tanning with laser hair removal

April 13, 2017

Answer: No tanning with laser hair removal

December 24, 2012

Answer: No tanning with laser hair removal

December 24, 2012

Answer: No tanning with laser hair removal

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