Spray tan before Tummy tuck and breast lift?

September 21, 2016
Asked By:missxox in United Kingdom, GB

I am booked in for surgery on the 4th October for a tummy tuck and breast lift. I've got a wedding party on the 1st October which I would usually get a spray tan for as I am naturally pale but I am wondering if there is any reason I shouldn't doing so such as increased risk of infection or making my surgeons job more difficult due to not being able to tell my actual skin colour etc? Many thanks for your help.

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Answer: Spray tan

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Answer: Spray Tanning Before a Mommy Makeover

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September 28, 2016

Answer: Spray tanning before surgery

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September 28, 2016

Answer: Spray tanning before surgery

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September 26, 2016

Answer: Personally, I would ask my patient not to do this right before her surgery

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Answer: Personally, I would ask my patient not to do this right before her surgery

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September 22, 2016

Answer: Spray tan

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September 22, 2016

Answer: Spray tan

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