Body after Baby
Common concerns post pregnancy include:
- Loose skin of the abdomen
Solution - Accent XL laser (bipolar) skin tightening
- Fatty deposits in the abdomen
Solution - Accent XL (unipolar) laser or mesotherapy ( not suitable for nursing mothers).
Note:significant fat deposits or large folds of loose skin may be better suited to abdominoplasty- tummy tuck surgery. Consultation is advised
Stretch marks
We have three options for stretch marks:
1. Smartxide Dot fractional CO2 resurfacing - helps stretch marks plus shrinks loose skin. Associated with significant downtime. Suitable for types 1-3 skin; depending on the depth of stretch marks, 2 or even 3 sessions will be needed
2. Non ablative Affirm Multiplex laser - as for Smartxide, but suited for darker skin types , with no downtime. A series of 6 sessions is required
3. Accent XL laser (bipolar) plus dermal roller therapy- this has proven to be surprisingly effective in the past - buta minimum of 8 sessions are required. The dermal rollers make a series of tiny microscopic holes in the skin, further stimulating collagen development, plus allowing serums containing peptides, growth factors and other reparative substances to penetrate the mid and upper dermis, thus enhancing the remodelling process