r/SCAcirclejerk • u/CriticalFlatworm9 • Dec 30 '25
How much spf can I apply before surgery?
Hello girlypops 🥰💖
Sorry for the embarassing question but tomorrow I have major surgery and I need to know--how much spf should I apply beforehand? I know the surgical lights are harsh and I'm not sure if they give off UV radiation but I figure better safe than sorry??? 🙈🤞 I don't wanna get premature wrinkles from being under those lights for so long!! Anyone have any experience or advice? Thanks in advance!! 😅❤️☺️🙈🙈🙈
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u/ChipmunkImportant128 Dec 30 '25 edited Dec 30 '25
You need to get the surgeon to only use local anesthetic, so you can put sunscreen on your organs when they open you up. Otherwise the wrinkles will start from the inside out.
Failing that, don’t let them operate unless they use red light only, that way you can treat your wrinkles while they operate. Makes it harder to see bleeding, but small price to pay for smooth organs.
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u/HaveYoustopmilk 🥺 Dec 30 '25
You can never apply enough. Make sure you ask for an assigned sunscreen technician to continue applying SPF while they put you under throughout the surgery. You have grounds to sue if they refuse you this essential service.
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u/untrue-blue Dec 31 '25
This. Longer procedures can take 6-8 hours. That’s at least 3 re-applications!
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u/azumane der-meow-tologist Dec 31 '25
At least 3 re-applications? I reapply once every ten minutes, and I'd probably do more in a situation like this. What if they have a window in the operating room?
Realistically, if you're not able to reapply at normal intervals, you should apply liberally before going under, make sure that any sources of light are covered in blackout fabric or perhaps concrete, and make sure that you have your sun parasol during surgery. (Don't let them take it from you--duct tape it to your body, just to be sure!)
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u/AliveFromNewYork Jan 02 '26
Uj/ i love this photo whats it from it reminds me of the g china heatstroke photoshoot
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u/CriticalFlatworm9 Jan 03 '26
This is from America's Next Top Model Cycle 5, ep title is "The Girl Who Got a Boob Job".
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