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Sun exposure after how long?

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Keep your scars out of the sun for the first year. The weakened area of skin can become darkened and damaged permanently.

Time for one piece swimsuits and/or sunscreen.

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    I have gone to the tanning bed 3-5 times per week since 1 week post-op. I asked about it at my one week follow-up appointment in early October; the NP gave the go-ahead, and I haven't looked back since...

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    How r ur scars looking now?were they affected by the tanning u did?

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    6 hours ago, The thinner me said:

    How r ur scars looking now?were they affected by the tanning u did?

    My incision scars have faded to the point that they are almost invisible...

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