Question:
I am 6 mos post op and going to Disneyworld in 12 days. Is it ok for me

to get a little "sun" through a tanning booth? I plan to put SPF 50 on my scar to protect it. I just want to keep from getting a sunburn in Orlando. I have never been to a tanning booth before. The salon encourages us to use suntanning lotion without a sunscreen to enhance the tan, what do you think? Thanks!    — Marilyn C. (posted on April 30, 2002)

April 30, 2002
I have tanned for years at the first sine of summer. I am so pail if I dont I will burn. I started tanning again when I was 3 months post-op. I just fold a towel to cover my scar. It looks like a skunk strip around it but I dont care. I use a tanning lotion every where else, it does help you to tan. Best of luck, and have fun!
   — nkoehler88

April 30, 2002
don't overdo it in the booth---start out with about 5 minutesper visit---I did 10 my first time and had water blisters on my rear---that wasn't fun- Florida sun---get a hat, shades, and some block called BullFrog--it is waterproof--great for kids and adults
   — Linda L.

April 30, 2002
Girl I have been tanning for about 4 mos. I am now 8 mos post op. I had mine lap , but I didnt cover my scars and they are almost invisible now. I had six scars about 1 in. across and they look fine. I have only tanned in a taning bed...Good Luk.....Have fun at Disney...we are suppose to go in June......CIndy
   — cindy C.

April 30, 2002
I am 9 weeks post. I have been tanning for 2 weeks and do not cover my scar. I have a gorgeous tan and no problems.
   — terrifogle40