Tanning Bed

[christyky 2]

How long should I wait to get in the tanning bed after surgery?

[MoonSiren 48]

I don't see any reason why you can't do it right away. I sure did.

[Suzannesh 376]

How long should I wait to get in the tanning bed after surgery?

Hi,

Ok, I am going to ask. Why are you using a tanning bed?

Suzanne

[FishingNurse 1,211]

I would wait. Until your incisions are healed or keep them covered up!

[needachange 15]

I was told to wait four weeks post op so my insicions would not leave a dark scar.

[illgeturhairdid 176]

So glad this was asked! I'm not a big tanner as I'm very fair skinned (freckles and all.) However, with how could we can all get I can't imagine not loving the FEEL of the tanning bed! I was affraid to get in and have my scars get really dark though. My cousin suggested band aids. I'm considering it because I can tan for free at the gym I joined.

[Kimmes 38]

Yes wait a few weeks till your incisions are healed or they will scar! Mine did - because I went to a tanning bed 3 weeks after and my scars are dark... way darker than my skin or any other scars I have.

[ladymacwhiz 42]

I am a very frequent tanner ..Like 3 times a week..I had to wait a couple of weeks ..Kept my incision area covered until it healed..You make consider doing stand up for awhile I did..thin and tan...yea me.

[Caitlyn_Cat 7]

Er... why use one at all? It's just begging to develop skin cancer sooner or later.

[Living again 11/17/2011 40]

I went in 5 days after helped to dry up inscisions

[christyky 2]

I am 6 weeks out and would love to go to the tanning bed but I am afraid of having the dark scars. Do you think 6 weeks is long enough??

[Candyman 38]

Wow, I wouldn't ever dream of laying on one of those death beds. I love my skin to much and I have a lot of skin.

[Living again 11/17/2011 40]

I thought I would never find myself eating myself to death either !

[DebbiekelleyAl 0]

I went into a bronzing bed for weeks after my surgery and got deathly ill before I even left the room. Symptoms of heat stroke. Not sure if it wasn't because I wasn't taking enough Water in or what. I tanned all the time before my surgery 4 years so take it easy and if you feel yourself overheating get out and try later. I'm going on 3 months and I'm going to try again.

[settingqt31 18]

If you discuss with plastic surgeons it can affect your scar color for the entire first year. Plus you are asking to develop skin cancer.