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What happens if i go tanning with a scar on my face?

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Dr. Barry Press answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Nothing good: Sun tanning or burning should be avoided as long as a scar is immature (that is, pink.) the immature scar will be susceptible to burning and, if tanned, may be tanned permanently. Use a sunscreen with an spf number of 15 or higher and reapply liberally and frequently. Too much sun exposure is not good for normal skin, either.

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Answered 12/31/2022

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