I had ablation surgery 3 weeks ago on my right leg, am I okay to use the tanning bed?

I had ablation surgery 3 weeks ago on my right leg, am I okay to use the tanning bed?

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Vein Care of New Mexico

Published on Mar 02, 2012

Use of a tanning bed should not affect healing 3 weeks after an ablation procedure. There are other reasons related to longterm effects on the skin, however to be careful with tanning bed use.

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Answered by Vein Care of New Mexico

Use of a tanning bed should not affect healing 3 weeks after an ablation procedure. There are other reasons related to longterm effects on the skin, however to be careful with tanning bed use.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Feb 28, 2012

The patient would need to contact the office where they had the ablation.
Each physician may have a different set of post-op orders and instructions.

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Answered by Miller Vein

The patient would need to contact the office where they had the ablation.
Each physician may have a different set of post-op orders and instructions.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Feb 23, 2012

I usually recommend NOT using a tanning bed or direct sun exposure. Any time you disrupt the skin (you have puncture sites) the UV rays can hyper pigment leaving a much darker spot.
While discussing this we also do not recommend tanning of any kind due to increased incidence of skin cancer, dermal damage and premature aging. I would recommend you use a good UVA/UVB sun protection when exposed outside and use a high quality self tanner such as Jane Iredale. You will appreciate it in years to come with better aging skin.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

I usually recommend NOT using a tanning bed or direct sun exposure. Any time you disrupt the skin (you have puncture sites) the UV rays can hyper pigment leaving a much darker spot.
While discussing this we also do not recommend tanning of any kind due to increased incidence of skin cancer, dermal damage and premature aging. I would recommend you use a good UVA/UVB sun protection when exposed outside and use a high quality self tanner such as Jane Iredale. You will appreciate it in years to come with better aging skin.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Feb 22, 2012

Don't know of any contraindication to the tanning bed.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Don't know of any contraindication to the tanning bed.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Feb 22, 2012

Post-procedure restriction vary by the treating physician. Ask your treating physician.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

Post-procedure restriction vary by the treating physician. Ask your treating physician.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Feb 22, 2012

If you did not have microphlebectomies and your treated area is well healed then you can probably use the tanning bed. If you have any residual bruising or areas of discomfort or have had microphlebectomies then I would wait until all of these have healed.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

If you did not have microphlebectomies and your treated area is well healed then you can probably use the tanning bed. If you have any residual bruising or areas of discomfort or have had microphlebectomies then I would wait until all of these have healed.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Feb 22, 2012

Sure, no problem

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

Sure, no problem

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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