VSGKasey 34 Posted May 8, 2013 Hello all! For the sleeves who have been healed for a while, if you are a tanner like me, how long did you have to wait to go tanning after surgery? I usually tan 2-3 times a moth during the warm months in Seattle (June - September) but I'm not sure how long to wait? I figure a few weeks after my incisions have fully healed I should be good as long as I put SPF on the scars but wanted some input. And please no preaching about tanning in general, I do it only 8-12 times a year and use the uv free tanning beds, 5 times more xoensive but much better for the skin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gburto3 15 Posted May 8, 2013 I did not know we had to wait. I started tanning as soon as my incisions were healed. I don't see any complications or feel anything weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGKasey 34 Posted May 8, 2013 Cool! I don't know that it's a rule to wait or anything, my dermatologist has just recommended I wait a few weeks but its good to know you've been able to with no issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckysmomma 407 Posted May 8, 2013 My dr said to wait a bit & to cover my incisions, which I did with a towel. I've been out in the real sun 3 times, tanning bed about 5 times....my scars are practically gone...but I'm naturally tan, though...I'm nearly 9 weeks out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stranger 123 28 Posted May 8, 2013 I waited almost 3 months but now I tan a few times a week and my scars haven't gotten any darker at all, they kind of just blend in now that I have some color; which is great!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NurseGrace 509 Posted May 8, 2013 If you MUST tan, cover your scars with bandaids, as long as you do that I don't think it will really matter how long you wait so long as you can get up and down from the bed by yourself. For me, that was probably about a week post op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldyGirl 186 Posted May 8, 2013 I LOVE Tanning Beds....Gonna start tanning this week!!!! and Be so excited to actually fit in the bed like a normal person!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gburto3 15 Posted May 10, 2013 so just a heads up, I have been tanning for a month now, and I did'nt cover my scars (I did not think to do so, but I did start tanning after they healed) and now they are darker than the rest of my skin. So I agree, if you are going to tan, put sunblock or something to cover them at least every other tan. I don't regret tanning b/c its blending my stretch marks into the color of my skin, but it's funny seeing my incision scars that dark =] Happy Tanning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsG 329 Posted May 10, 2013 so just a heads up' date=' I have been tanning for a month now, and I did'nt cover my scars (I did not think to do so, but I did start tanning after they healed) and now they are darker than the rest of my skin. So I agree, if you are going to tan, put sunblock or something to cover them at least every other tan. I don't regret tanning b/c its blending my stretch marks into the color of my skin, but it's funny seeing my incision scars that dark ='] Happy Tanning Me too! I thought the sun would be good for them but it made them dark! Lol! I'm at 4 months now and they have started to lighten! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
