After plastic surgery, can i be exposed to sun?

Sun exposure: Anytime you have surgery it is important to be aware that sun exposure to an incision or wound can lead to brightness of the incision or wound.

Be careful: We generally advise excessive sun exposure to treated areas and especially the scars for 3-4 months. Use of a high SPF IS RECOMMENDED to minimize hyperpigmentation and inflammation. Discuss with your surgeon.

Best to avoid sun: Sun exposure following surgery can cause your scars to darken (sometimes permanently). Scars will take longer to return to normal skin color. This is also true if you had any type of laser resurfacing, chemical peel, , dermabrasion, or other facial procedures. As a rule, you should always wear sunscreen when exposed to the sun, even if you did not have plastic surgery.

Scar Management: Minimal exposure to sunlight prevents hyperpigmentation (permanently turning brown) and other problems that can make the scar more noticeable. Sunscreen, at least 30 SPF and an overlying make camouflage make up additionally protects the scar from the suns harmful rays. This advice is especially important the first year following your surgery.