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Sunless tanner after breast augmentation.

nueboobzAug 14, 2016
I had a BA one week ago and wonder when I can apply fake tan. I only apply it on the places where it's visible with clothes on. I would obviously avoid the scars with a good margin but can it affect the the implants with infections? I wouldn't apply it below the nipple ( the scars are under the breast)

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