Stretch marks, melasma, and acne are just a few of the ramifications for your skin after pregnancy. We’re an OBGYN specializing in aesthetics, so resolving these concerns is right up our alley! If you’re seeking postpartum skin care in Winter Garden, Horizons OBGYN & Aesthetics is the best place for you.
Postpartum Skin Concerns & Treatments
From unpredictable hormones to childbirth itself, pregnancy causes an array of skin issues. Here’s how we treat common postpartum skin concerns:
Melasma
Increased estrogen and progesterone levels can cause the skin to produce excess melanin, resulting in melasma—a condition commonly known as “pregnancy mask.” Melasma appears in patches of darkened skin, often on the forehead, cheeks, and upper lip.
We recommend a series of chemical peels or Exion Clear RF sessions to reduce the appearance of your post-pregnancy melasma. Each treatment will exfoliate your top layer of skin, clearing away dead cells and those dark patches, and will bring new, clearer skin to the surface.
Hormonal Acne
During pregnancy, you undergo an influx of androgen and progesterone hormones, which stimulate your oil glands, often leading to acne. It takes time for these hormones to regulate themselves after childbirth—typically 3 to 6 months, but occasionally longer.
We recommend RF microneedling to clear your acne and rejuvenate your skin health. Using tiny needles, RF microneedling creates micro-injuries in your skin and emits radiofrequency (RF) energy, both of which trigger increased collagen production and cell turnover. After RF microneedling, you can see significant improvements in your acne, tone, and texture.
Stretch Marks
As your body changes to accommodate your growing baby, the surrounding skin must expand with it, leading to stretch marks. Stretch marks are a form of scarring, and they can appear in many colors, shapes, and sizes.
We recommend Exion ultrasound rejuvenation to reduce the appearance of your stretch marks. With radiofrequency and targeted ultrasound waves, Exion penetrates deep into the dermis to stimulate increased blood flow, collagen, and hyaluronic acid, enhancing the healing process and diminishing your stretch marks.
Note: We do not administer radiofrequency treatments to breastfeeding patients.
Restore Your Skin to Better Than Before
At Horizons OBGYN & Aesthetics, we perform a wide range of services catered to women’s needs in addition to postpartum skin care in Winter Garden. To learn more about our postpartum services, visit our website. To achieve better-than-ever skin, make an appointment for a consultation.
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